Ralph and Eleanor Friedlander Foundation
Ralph and Eleanor Friedlander Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $314K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $11K.
Ralph and Eleanor Friedlander Foundation at a glance
In short: Ralph and Eleanor Friedlander Foundation gave $12K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,808
- +16.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,904
- +16.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,904
- Total assets
- $314,492
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ralph and Eleanor Friedlander Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ($11K). Together the top 2 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ralph and Eleanor Friedlander Foundation gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 48% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $12K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | Providing Scholarshipfor 2025 - 2026 academic yearfor a student chasen by school | $10,808 |
| Interfaith Works of Central New York Syracuse, NY | Affirms the dignity of each personand every faith tradition, builds racialand religious eqity buildin bridges of understanding. | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $314,492 | $-3,201 | $23,800 | $11,808 | 2 | — | $10,607 | — |
| 2024 | $339,816 | $11,545 | $17,939 | $10,131 | 2 | — | $13,437 | — |
| 2023 | $337,296 | $11,135 | $22,170 | $10,131 | 2 | — | $13,729 | — |
| 2022 | $349,194 | $10,114 | $22,512 | $9,511 | 2 | $8,683 | — | $18,194 |
| 2021 | $359,444 | $9,482 | $20,268 | $8,180 | 2 | $7,757 | $2,277 | $20,328 |
| 2020 | $363,644 | $369,809 | $18,242 | $7,630 | 2 | — | $8,182 | $17,797 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ralph and Eleanor Friedlander Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mindy Katzman
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Ynesse Abdul- Malak
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$900 (2020) → $1K (2025)
Andrew Katzman
Board Member
On filings since 2018
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ynesse Abdul-Malak (2018–2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Mindy Katzman (Foundation Manager). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ralph and Eleanor Friedlander Foundation
How much does Ralph and Eleanor Friedlander Foundation give each year?
Ralph and Eleanor Friedlander Foundation gave $12K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 2 grants.
How large is Ralph and Eleanor Friedlander Foundation?
Ralph and Eleanor Friedlander Foundation reported $314K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ralph and Eleanor Friedlander Foundation operate?
Ralph and Eleanor Friedlander Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is Ralph and Eleanor Friedlander Foundation's EIN?
Ralph and Eleanor Friedlander Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0693921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2025
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