Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation
The Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it awarded grants to charitable organizations working in areas including community life, health, food support, arts, education, and religious life.
Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation at a glance
In short: Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation gave $119K across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New York. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $119,307
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,755
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $741,008
- -7.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (16 of 68, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 630 1St Avenue 23L, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 930-9700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heart 911 Fund ($11K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
299 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 299 grants of 299 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (24%), New Hampshire (22%), California (18%), Colorado (11%), and New Jersey (9%). Grants also supported organizations in other states, including Massachusetts, Alabama, Oregon, and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 68 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $716; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $395 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 223% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2020) to $132K (2023). In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $119K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart 911 Fund Newark, NJ | Charitable | $11,000 |
| JCC of Greater Rochester Inc Rochester, NY | Charitable | $10,600 |
| CAF (Challenged Athletes Foundation San Diego, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters - MA Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Kehillat Israel Pacific Palisades, CA | Charitable | $4,930 |
| Temple Micah Denver, CO | Charitable | $3,820 |
| NH Food Bank Manchester, NH | Charitable | $3,740 |
| Temple B'rith Kodesh Rochester, NY | Charitable | $3,100 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation San Diego, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $741,008 | $68,354 | $132,162 | $119,307 | 68 | $127,307 | $63,813 | $57,119 |
| 2023 | $804,816 | $51,436 | $140,371 | $131,524 | 63 | $131,524 | $46,678 | $56,420 |
| 2022 | $893,751 | $22,372 | $141,818 | $128,798 | 68 | $128,798 | $19,124 | $62,083 |
| 2021 | $1,013,197 | $64,914 | $85,716 | $79,597 | 54 | $79,597 | $59,135 | $60,588 |
| 2020 | $1,033,999 | $70,541 | $91,509 | $66,960 | 46 | — | $64,492 | $59,673 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Prescott Park Arts Festival says it connects its community through arts and education, while the Birmingham Jewish Federation says it promotes Jewish life and helps people in need. Other recipients describe work in areas such as children’s self-regulation, reproductive and sexual health care, community connection, youth support, crisis response, and equitable food distribution.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 68 grants totaling $119,307. Grants ranged from $100 to $11,000, with a median of $750. Among the largest awards were $11,000 to HEART 911 FUND, $10,600 to JCC of Greater Rochester Inc., and $10,000 each to Challenged Athletes Foundation and Central Synagogue. Prescott Park Arts Festival received $2,600.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists R and Rosiland Rudolph as trustees.
Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosiland Rudolph
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R.
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Friedman (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation
How much does Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation give each year?
Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation gave $119K across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $132K across 63 grants.
What is Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation's typical grant size?
Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,755, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation that year got $716 on average.
Where does Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation give grants?
Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation's top state is New York, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Hampshire (22%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (8 grants), Denver, CO (8 grants), Manchester, NH (5 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 68 grants with a stated purpose on Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (68 grants).
Who are Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation's largest grantees?
Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Heart 911 Fund ($11,000), JCC of Greater Rochester Inc ($10,600) and CAF (Challenged Athletes Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation?
Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation reported $741K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $127K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation's EIN?
Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6083713. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/leopold-and-ruth-friedman-foundation-morg_deda3511662d48939fe093797c00d635
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