M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation
M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2026 filing reports grants for aid to needy recipients, primarily to organizations in New York and New Jersey.
M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation gave $211K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. 62% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $210,517
- +23.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $16,194
- +41.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $273,740
- +95.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (8 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It lists Robert Friedman as the contact for its process, which calls for letters of recommendation and descriptions of activities. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Friedman
Mailing address: 1465 14Th Street, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone: (917) 461-4417
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Koilel Shema Institute ($105K). Together the top 10 received $203K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 62 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 12% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 8 of 13 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 31% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 234% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2023) to $211K (2026). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $211K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Koilel Shema Institute Brooklyn, NY | Aid to needy | $105,000 |
| Elef Hamugien Brooklyn, NY | Aid to needy | $45,000 |
| OJC Fund Brooklyn, NY | Aid to needy | $10,000 |
| MISC Donations to other approved ch Brooklyn, NY | Aid to needy | $9,517 |
| Congregagtion Rachmistrivka Brooklyn, NY | Aid to needy | $9,000 |
| Yeshivas Orchas Chaim Lakewood, NJ | Aid to needy | $6,400 |
| Aderes Bais Yaakov Lakewood, NJ | Aid to needy | $6,000 |
| Cheder Menachem North Brunswick, NJ | Aid to needy | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Jerusalem Insti Kew Gardens, NY | Aid to needy | $3,600 |
| Bais Yaakov High School Lakewood Lakewood, NJ | Aid to needy | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $273,740 | $345,477 | $211,642 | $210,517 | 13 | $210,517 | $4,895 | $8,822 |
| 2025 | $139,905 | $86,608 | $172,285 | $171,210 | 15 | $171,210 | $3,256 | $4,688 |
| 2024 | $79,571 | $54,163 | $133,045 | $132,070 | 11 | $132,070 | $3,188 | $4,566 |
| 2023 | $82,478 | $46,000 | $63,935 | $62,960 | 7 | $63,935 | — | $4,504 |
| 2022 | $100,413 | $32,114 | $71,505 | $70,430 | 16 | $71,505 | $6,809 | $4,961 |
| 2021 | $139,804 | $93,804 | $94,821 | $80,370 | 15 | — | $8,864 | $6,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The 2026 grants are listed as aid to needy recipients. Among the supported organizations, Aderes Bais Yaakov Inc. describes its own mission as providing secular and religious education for high-school-aged students.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $210,517. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $105,000, with a median grant of $6,000. The largest listed grants were $105,000 to Koilel Shema Institute, $45,000 to Elef Hamugien, and $10,000 to OJC Fund; each was listed for aid to needy recipients. Aderes Bais Yaakov received $6,000 in 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Robert Friedman and Esther Friedman as trustees.
M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Esther Friedman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Friedman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation
How much does M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation give each year?
M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation gave $211K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $171K across 15 grants.
What is M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $6,000, and its average grant was $16,194, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation that year got $23K on average.
Where does M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation give grants?
M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (6 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (5 grants).
Does M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Aid to needy" (13 grants).
Who are M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Koilel Shema Institute ($105,000), Elef Hamugien ($45,000) and OJC Fund ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation?
M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation reported $274K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $211K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The 2026 grants are listed as aid to needy recipients. Among the supported organizations, Aderes Bais Yaakov Inc. describes its own mission as providing secular and religious education for high-school-aged students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation's EIN?
M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8863647. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does M & E Friedman Charitable 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/m-and-e-friedman-charitable-foundation-morg_2b7dbdd867aa40e99afe478c7d9c3f4c
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