Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation
The Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation is a private foundation established in 1950 and based in New York City. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with the primary purpose of using investment income to fund exempt charitable activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$741K
-7.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$119K
-9.3% YoY
Grant Count
68
+7.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-16.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports initiatives across three primary focus areas:
- Philanthropy
- Religion
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with the following characteristics:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding across numerous U.S. states and cities, including:
- Major metropolitan areas: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago
- States served: Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia, and others
- Primary focus areas include New York, New Hampshire, and California
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $804,816
- Total Revenues: $51,436
- Total Expenses: $140,371
- Number of Employees: 0
Additional Financial Data (2024 filing):
- Total Assets: $741,008
- Total Giving: $127,307
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $741,008 | $804,816 | $893,751 |
| Revenue | $68,354 | $51,436 | $22,372 |
| Expenses | $132,162 | $140,371 | $141,818 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $127,307 | $131,524 | $128,798 |
| Net Investment Income | $63,813 | $46,678 | $19,124 |
| Distributable Amount | $57,119 | $56,420 | $62,083 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by:
- Richard Friedman (Trustee)
- Rosiland Rudolph (Trustee)
Both trustees serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ROSILAND RUDOLPH | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 630 1st Ave, Apt 23L New York City, NY 10016-0383
Telephone: 212-930-9700
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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