The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc
The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pleasantville, New York. In 2024, it made grants to organizations working in areas including Alzheimer’s care and research, civil liberties, free enterprise, and civic engagement.
The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc gave $347K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state California. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $346,830
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,873
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $5,430,099
- +3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 Heritage Drive, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Phone: (914) 260-8248
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley ($52K). Together the top 10 received $323K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 104 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (31%), Washington, DC (19%), New York (18%), Virginia (15%), and Arizona (12%), among other states. These percentages describe the reported shares for the listed states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $265K (2020) to $356K (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $347K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Purchase, NY | To assist work in providing alzheimer's care and support and accelerating research. | $52,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | To Assist Organization in Defending American Liberties. | $40,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute Washington, DC | To assist the organization in advancing the principles of limited government, free enterprise, and individual liberty. | $40,000 |
| Institute for Justice Arlington, VA | To Assist Organization in Defending American Liberties. | $40,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation Sacramento, CA | To Assist the Foundation in Defending American's Liberties. | $40,000 |
| USC Alzheimer Research Fund Los Angeles, CA | To Assist Alzheimer's Research. | $40,000 |
| Investor Choice Advocates Network Los Angeles, CA | To assist organization dedicated to breaking down barriers to entry to capital markets and pushing back against the overreach of the sec | $28,000 |
| Cato Institute Washington, DC | To originate, disseminate, and increase understanding of public policies based on the principles of individuals liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace | $25,050 |
| Love Endures Ministries Moultrie, GA | To Assist in Counseling Services | $11,000 |
| State Policy Network Arlington, VA | To assist organization to catalyze thriving, durable freedom movements in every state | $7,000 |
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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 | $5,430,099 | $570,664 | $367,360 | $346,830 | 25 | $346,830 | $570,622 | $245,077 |
| 2023 | $5,226,064 | $416,163 | $309,834 | $298,820 | 24 | $298,820 | $416,163 | $219,814 |
| 2022 | $5,125,895 | $520,729 | $380,273 | $340,575 | 19 | $340,575 | $520,729 | $223,797 |
| 2021 | $4,980,272 | $1,431,668 | $361,777 | $356,050 | 18 | $356,050 | $1,431,668 | $214,811 |
| 2020 | $3,907,881 | $78,135 | $286,664 | $264,500 | 18 | — | $77,239 | $180,966 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $245K 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’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions concern these areas. For example, the Competitive Enterprise Institute describes its work as advancing free enterprise and limited government, while the Institute for Justice says it uses litigation, training, communication, activism, and research to advance individual liberties. The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley received a grant to assist work providing Alzheimer’s care and support and accelerating research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $346,830. Grant amounts ranged from $280 to $52,000, with a median of $3,000. Notable grants included $52,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley; $40,000 each to Alliance Defending Freedom, Competitive Enterprise Institute, Institute for Justice, Pacific Legal Foundation, and USC Alzheimer Research Fund; and $28,000 to Investor Choice Advocates Network.
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The directors listed on the 2024 filing are Phillip Goldstein, Alison Pampinella, Elyse Anderson Poole, and Jake Pampinella.
The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison Pampinella
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elyse Anderson Poole
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Goldstein
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jake Pampinella
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc
How much does The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc give each year?
The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc gave $347K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $299K across 24 grants.
What is The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $13,873, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc give grants?
The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley ($52,000), Alliance Defending Freedom ($40,000) and Competitive Enterprise Institute ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc?
The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $347K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $245K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions concern these areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc?
The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0600870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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