Samuel Friedman Foundation
Samuel Friedman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mission Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $66K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $2K.
Samuel Friedman Foundation at a glance
In short: Samuel Friedman Foundation gave $3K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $3,400
- -3.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,133
- -35.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $65,656
- +0.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Virginia (71% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Samuel Friedman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Fbiaamcf ($1K). Together the top 3 received $3K.
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 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Samuel Friedman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−15%). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $5K (2022). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fbiaamcf Alexandria, VA | Support | $1,200 |
| Fbiaa Membership Assistance Fund Alexandria, VA | Membership Assistance | $1,200 |
| Temple Emanu-El Honolulu, HI | Help with Jewish Education | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $65,656 | $3,101 | $4,938 | $3,400 | 3 | $3,400 | $1,563 |
| 2025 | $65,144 | $4,258 | $4,925 | $3,510 | 2 | $3,510 | $1,577 |
| 2024 | $68,699 | $2,721 | $4,340 | $3,000 | 2 | $3,000 | $1,599 |
| 2023 | $68,748 | $2,672 | $5,334 | $4,000 | 2 | $4,000 | $1,338 |
| 2022 | $74,520 | $2,543 | $6,179 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $1,364 |
| 2021 | $69,585 | $440 | $5,185 | $4,000 | 2 | — | $3,386 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Samuel Friedman Foundation is led by Kari Parker, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kari Parker
Trustee
On filings since 2021
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 Samuel Friedman Foundation
How much does Samuel Friedman Foundation give each year?
Samuel Friedman Foundation gave $3K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $4K across 2 grants.
What is Samuel Friedman Foundation's typical grant size?
Samuel Friedman Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,200, and its average grant was $1,133, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Samuel Friedman Foundation give grants?
Samuel Friedman Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does Samuel Friedman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Samuel Friedman Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Samuel Friedman Foundation?
Samuel Friedman Foundation reported $66K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
What is Samuel Friedman Foundation's EIN?
Samuel Friedman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6072304. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2026
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