The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable
The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable is a private foundation based in Princeton, New Jersey. Its 2026 filing reports 197 grants totaling $667,635. The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable at a glance
In short: The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable gave $668K across 197 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in New Jersey. 2% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $667,635
- +14.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 197
- -0.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,389
- +15.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $4,965,679
- -0.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (3 of 192, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (52% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 121 Littlebrook Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: (609) 466-3400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Jewish Federation of Prinmercerbucks ($50K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $302K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
987 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 985 grants of 987 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 17% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 12% to recipients in New York. California and Pennsylvania each received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 197 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 192 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 98% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+15%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $324K (2020) to $961K (2021). In 2026 it made 197 grants totaling $668K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton Jewish Center Princeton, NJ | General Donation to Support Organization's Activities. | $48,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service Princeton, NJ | General Donation to Support Organization's Activities. | $42,500 |
| Amer Friends of Magen David Adom Washington, DC | General Donation to Support Organization's Activities. | $34,750 |
| Jewish Federation of Prinmercerbucks Princeton, NJ | General Donation to Support Organization's Activities. | $30,000 |
| Greenwood House Ewing, NJ | General Donation to Support Organization's Activities. | $27,500 |
| Homefront Lawrenceville, NJ | General Donation to Support Organization's Activities. | $25,500 |
| Adath Israel Congregation Lawrenceville, NJ | General Donation to Support Organization's Activities. | $20,600 |
| Jewish Federation of Prinmercerbucks Lawrenceville, NJ | General Donation to Support Organization's Activities. | $20,000 |
| Princeton Healthcare System Fdtn Plainsboro, NJ | General Donation to Support Organization's Activities. | $20,000 |
| Dorot NY, NY | General Donation to Support Organization's Activities. | $17,000 |
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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 | $4,965,679 | $677,551 | $696,255 | $667,635 | 197 | $667,635 | $659,636 | $595,473 |
| 2025 | $4,984,303 | $588,804 | $609,356 | $582,565 | 198 | $582,565 | $571,645 | $552,963 |
| 2024 | $5,004,557 | $1,241,546 | $684,862 | $661,465 | 201 | $661,465 | $533,336 | $445,541 |
| 2023 | $5,072,824 | $493,570 | $602,076 | $579,015 | 195 | $579,015 | $469,360 | $385,559 |
| 2022 | $5,188,592 | $4,725,205 | $525,585 | $496,703 | 196 | $496,703 | $905,185 | $326,827 |
| 2021 | $2,681,596 | $1,097,026 | $981,035 | $961,273 | 215 | — | $381,078 | $253,752 |
| 2020 | $2,563,106 | $168,784 | $340,807 | $323,828 | 191 | — | $144,218 | $222,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable reported a distributable amount of $595K 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
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2026 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, HomeFront says it works to end homelessness in Central New Jersey and help families become self-sufficient. DOROT says it addresses social isolation and loneliness among older adults, while the Simon Wiesenthal Center describes its work as confronting antisemitism and hate and teaching the lessons of the Holocaust. Other 2026 grantees included Rider University, which describes itself as a comprehensive private university, and Rodale Institute, which says it advances regenerative organic agriculture through research, training, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 197 grants totaling $667,635. Grants ranged from $50 to $48,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the largest were $48,000 to Princeton Jewish Center, $42,500 to Jewish Family & Children’s Service, and $34,750 to American Friends of Magen David Adom. Other notable awards included $27,500 to Greenwood House, $25,500 to HomeFront, and $17,000 to DOROT.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Deborah S. Freedman as executive secretary and Barry J. Freedman as treasurer.
The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Barry J. Freedman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah S. Freedman
Executive Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anne L. Freedman (2020) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable
How much does The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable give each year?
The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable gave $668K across 197 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $583K across 198 grants.
What is The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable's typical grant size?
The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,389, across 197 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable give grants?
The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable gives mostly in New Jersey: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (34 grants), NY, NY (19 grants), New York, NY (17 grants) and Princeton, NJ (14 grants).
Does The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (197 of 197) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable's largest grantees?
The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable's largest 2026 grantees include Jewish Federation of Prinmercerbucks ($50,000 across 2 grants), Princeton Jewish Center ($48,000) and Jewish Family & Children's Service ($42,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable?
The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $668K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $595K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2026 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, HomeFront says it works to end homelessness in Central New Jersey and help families become self-sufficient. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable's EIN?
The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3510720. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The Anne and Gerald Freedman Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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