SW Friedman Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Boulder, CO EIN: 95-4606010

SW Friedman Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.

Key facts about SW Friedman Foundation Inc

EIN: 95-4606010
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $18,380
Grants made (2025): 5
Average grant: $3,676
Median grant: $3,600
Total assets: $62,348
Primary geography: Colorado (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who SW Friedman Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for SW Friedman Foundation Inc's 5 itemized 2025 grants were Colorado (42%), New York (20%) and Texas (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boulder, CO (2 grants). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Place of Worship" (3 grants).

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.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$62K

-24.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$18K

+78.4% YoY

Grant Count

+25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+42.8% YoY

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.

About SW Friedman Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Colorado $8K (42%)

New York $4K (20%)

Texas $4K (19%)

California $4K (19%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan New York Pennsylvania Texas

Cities

BoulderNewport BeachFort WorthNew OrleansBrooklineNew YorkWashingtonBishopGarrisonHillsdalePhiladelphiaSalinasSan Bernadino

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$62,348	$82,653	$106,358
Revenue	$3,710	$-5,735	$1,642
Expenses	$24,015	$17,970	$27,880
Qualifying Distributions	$18,380	$10,300	$16,900
Net Investment Income	$735	—	—
Distributable Amount	$5,496	$5,727	$6,187

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

30 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Congregation Nevei Kodesh ($4,140), Boulder Jewish Community Foundation ($3,600), Pef Israel Endowment Funds ($3,600).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Tirzah Firestone-Friedman	Exec Vice President	—	—
David Friedman	President	—	—
Sheela Havas	CFO/Secretary	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SW Friedman Foundation Inc?

SW Friedman Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Boulder, CO. It holds $62K in total assets as of 2025.

How large is SW Friedman Foundation Inc?

As of 2025, SW Friedman Foundation Inc holds $62K in total assets with $4K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $18K in 2025.

Where does SW Friedman Foundation Inc operate?

SW Friedman Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas.

What size grants does SW Friedman Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, SW Friedman Foundation Inc awarded 5 grants totaling $18K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is SW Friedman Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, SW Friedman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.