The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust
THE EMANUEL J FRIEDMAN CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2024 filing states that its charitable activities consist solely of making contributions to a variety of charitable organizations.
The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust gave $363K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $362,500
- -26.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,104
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,512,717
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2330 California St Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (202) 332-8263
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Humans for Healthcare ($50K). Together the top 10 received $277K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 90 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in DC (34%), NY (23%), NJ (14%), and SC (12%); 6% went to recipients in CA. The listed grants also included recipients in IL, UT, MD, and other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust gives
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 255% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $496K (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $363K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humans for Healthcare Washington, DC | Donation | $50,000 |
| Milken Institute Washington, DC | Donation | $46,900 |
| Hardeeville Community Transformation Foundation Hardeeville, SC | Donation | $45,000 |
| Grow Torah Teaneck, NJ | Donation | $40,000 |
| ADL New York, NY | Donation | $25,000 |
| New Venture Fund Washington, DC | Donation | $25,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | Donation | $15,000 |
| Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation Chicago, IL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Congregation Ahavas Sholom Newark, NJ | Donation | $10,000 |
| Friends of Pando Richfield, UT | Donation | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,512,717 | $579,155 | $509,558 | $362,500 | 24 | $411,007 | $486,619 | $461,998 |
| 2023 | $11,443,120 | $658,185 | $656,674 | $495,830 | 31 | $508,753 | $547,263 | $413,851 |
| 2022 | $11,441,609 | $-270,090 | $524,684 | $386,000 | 20 | $388,712 | $229,113 | $524,873 |
| 2021 | $12,236,383 | $8,815,668 | $136,551 | $102,000 | 13 | $105,814 | $3,484,931 | $278,353 |
| 2020 | $3,557,978 | $-116,927 | $96,551 | $20,000 | 2 | — | $30,145 | $146,683 |
| 2019 | $3,770,744 | $144,081 | $211,249 | $85,000 | 2 | — | $20,840 | $156,921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $462K for 2024 — 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 foundation does not state a specific mission beyond making contributions to charitable organizations. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of activities: New Venture Fund provides fiscal sponsorship and operational support to projects working in areas including conservation, education, health, public policy, civil rights, and the arts. Jazz Generation says it supports free public live performances and youth and audience education about jazz and blues. Other grantees describe work related to environmental protection, Alzheimer’s care and support, Jewish learning and community, and community relationships and public safety.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $362,500 through 24 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $50,000 to Humans for Healthcare, $46,900 to Milken Institute, $45,000 to Hardeeville Community Transformation Foundation, and $40,000 to Grow Torah. Other grants included $25,000 to ADL and $25,000 to New Venture Fund; $15,000 to Jewish Communal Fund; and $10,000 each to Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation, Congregation Ahavas Sholom, Friends of Pando, Jazz Generation, New York City Police Foundation, and Sustainable Markets Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Emanuel Friedman as managing trustee and Simone Friedman as trustee.
The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust is led by Emanuel Friedman, Managing Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emanuel Friedman
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simone Friedman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust
How much does The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust give each year?
The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust gave $363K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $496K across 31 grants.
What is The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,104, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust give grants?
The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust's top state is District of Columbia, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and New Jersey (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (24 grants).
Who are The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Humans for Healthcare ($50,000), Milken Institute ($46,900) and Hardeeville Community Transformation Foundation ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust?
The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust reported $11.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $411K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $462K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust fund?
The foundation does not state a specific mission beyond making contributions to charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust?
The foundation 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 Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7270058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Emanuel J Friedman Charitable Trust 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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