The Eric and Margaret Friedberg Foundation
The Eric and Margaret Friedberg Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $28K.
The Eric and Margaret Friedberg Foundation at a glance
In short: The Eric and Margaret Friedberg Foundation gave $28K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,074
- -61.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -88.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,074
- +246.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $28,074
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Eric and Margaret Friedberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Gift Fund ($28K).
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Eric and Margaret Friedberg Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2024) to $74K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $28,074 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $28,109 | $28,074 | 1 | $28,074 | $58 |
| 2023 | $28,109 | $75,000 | $76,400 | $72,900 | 9 | $72,900 | $2,491 |
| 2022 | $29,509 | $35,000 | $55,350 | $53,300 | 13 | $55,300 | $1,396 |
| 2020 | $144,909 | $180,000 | $77,573 | $74,075 | 10 | — | $7,551 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eric and Margaret Friedberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Eric and Margaret Friedberg Foundation is led by Eric M. Friedberg, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric M. Friedberg
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret M. Friedberg
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edward M. Stroz (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Eric and Margaret Friedberg Foundation
How much does The Eric and Margaret Friedberg Foundation give each year?
The Eric and Margaret Friedberg Foundation gave $28K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $73K across 9 grants.
Where does The Eric and Margaret Friedberg Foundation operate?
The Eric and Margaret Friedberg Foundation has awarded grants in California, Illinois, New York, Ohio.
How much is The Eric and Margaret Friedberg Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Eric and Margaret Friedberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Eric and Margaret Friedberg Foundation's EIN?
The Eric and Margaret Friedberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1373872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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