Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation
The Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlottesville, Virginia. It makes grants to charitable organizations; in 2026, it reported 39 grants totaling $207,321.
Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation gave $207K across 39 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $207,321
- +58.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 39
- -11.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,316
- +78.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,877
- Total assets
- $481,611
- -9.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (84% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Silvercrest 230 Court Square, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 977-4420
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Central Fund of Israel ($45K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 120 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 10% to recipients in Florida. Massachusetts and Wisconsin each received 2%, and the District of Columbia received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation gives
- 82% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 103% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 240% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $79K (2021) to $207K (2026). In 2026 it made 39 grants totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Fund of Israel New York, NY | General | $45,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva New York, NY | General | $17,000 |
| Kravis Center West Palm Beach, FL | General | $15,219 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Fdn New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| White Plains Hospital White Plains, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Jewish Policy Center New York, NY | General | $7,500 |
| New York Historical Society New York, NY | General | $7,500 |
| Playing for Pink New York, NY | General | $5,325 |
| Baruch College Fund New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $481,611 | $318,636 | $241,171 | $207,321 | 39 | $222,321 | $153,389 | $92,783 |
| 2025 | $529,094 | $111,649 | $164,622 | $130,772 | 44 | $145,772 | $11,383 | $84,479 |
| 2024 | $693,025 | $182,046 | $115,433 | $87,535 | 35 | $98,985 | $20,755 | $67,407 |
| 2023 | $779,197 | $190,103 | $127,934 | $101,927 | 1 | $114,382 | $37,632 | $68,752 |
| 2022 | $814,009 | $119,978 | $102,048 | $79,880 | 1 | $90,955 | $110,303 | $69,634 |
| 2021 | $796,079 | $26,808 | $91,853 | $78,740 | 1 | — | $85,048 | $60,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K 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. Its 2026 grantees represent a range of activities. For example, Central Fund of Israel says it was established to enable donations to reach charities in Israel, while the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires says it cares for people in need and sustains the Jewish community locally, in Israel, and around the world. The New-York Historical Society describes its mission as collecting, preserving, and interpreting material relevant to U.S. and New York history. Other supported organizations described in the available information work in areas including pediatric cancer research, art, public policy, and fraternity life.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $207,321. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $45,000, with a median of $2,877. Among its largest grants were $45,000 to Central Fund of Israel, $17,000 to American Friends of Shalva, $15,219 to Kravis Center, and $15,000 each to Hospital for Special Surgery and Jupiter Medical Center Foundation. It also gave $10,000 to White Plains Hospital and $7,500 each to Jewish Policy Center and New York Historical Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Robert A. Friedman, Linda S. Friedman, and David M. Friedman as trustees.
Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
David M. Friedman
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda S. Friedman
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Friedman
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.1 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 Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation
How much does Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation give each year?
Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation gave $207K across 39 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $131K across 44 grants.
What is Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,877, and its average grant was $5,316, across 39 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation give grants?
Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (22 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Central Fund of Israel ($45,000), American Friends of Shalva ($17,000) and Kravis Center ($15,219), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation?
Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation reported $482K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $222K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grantees represent a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation's EIN?
Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3102976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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