SW Friedman Foundation Inc
SW Friedman Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Boulder, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $62K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $735.
SW Friedman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: SW Friedman Foundation Inc gave $18K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,380
- +78.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,676
- +42.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $62,348
- -24.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (42% 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 SW Friedman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Nevei Kodesh ($4K). Together the top 5 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How SW Friedman Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 334% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Nevei Kodesh Boulder, CO | Place of Worship | $4,140 |
| Boulder Jewish Community Foundation Boulder, CO | Community Programs | $3,600 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | Relief Organization | $3,600 |
| Congregation Ahavath Sholom Fort Worth, TX | Place of Worship | $3,540 |
| Temple Bat Yahm Newport Beach, CA | Place of Worship | $3,500 |
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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 | $62,348 | $3,710 | $24,015 | $18,380 | 5 | $18,380 | $735 | $5,496 |
| 2024 | $82,653 | $-5,735 | $17,970 | $10,300 | 4 | $10,300 | — | $5,727 |
| 2023 | $106,358 | $1,642 | $27,880 | $16,900 | 6 | $16,900 | — | $6,187 |
| 2022 | $132,596 | $2,353 | $15,913 | $11,425 | 7 | $11,425 | — | $7,998 |
| 2021 | $146,156 | $9,114 | $14,001 | $8,940 | 8 | — | $6,043 | $8,424 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SW Friedman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
SW Friedman Foundation Inc is led by David Friedman, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Friedman
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sheela Havas
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tirzah Firestone-Friedman
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 SW Friedman Foundation Inc
How much does SW Friedman Foundation Inc give each year?
SW Friedman Foundation Inc gave $18K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 4 grants.
What is SW Friedman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
SW Friedman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,600, and its average grant was $3,676, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does SW Friedman Foundation Inc give grants?
SW Friedman Foundation Inc's top state is Colorado, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Texas (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boulder, CO (2 grants).
Does SW Friedman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on SW Friedman Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Place of Worship" (3 grants).
Who are SW Friedman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
SW Friedman Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Nevei Kodesh ($4,140), Boulder Jewish Community Foundation ($3,600) and PEF Israel Endowment Funds ($3,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is SW Friedman Foundation Inc?
SW Friedman Foundation Inc reported $62K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is SW Friedman Foundation Inc's EIN?
SW Friedman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4606010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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