The Friedman Family Foundation
The Friedman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $119,600 to organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, DC.
The Friedman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Friedman Family Foundation gave $120K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $119,600
- -3.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,967
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,360,401
- -3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Friedman Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Mark Friedman as the contact and requests materials on organization letterhead indicating activities and requirements. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines are listed on the filing.
- Deadline
- No deadlines are listed on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark Friedman
Mailing address: 1407 Broadway 10Th Fl, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 354-8550
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Friedman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic ($18K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 39% to recipients in New Jersey, and 4% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Friedman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 130% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 188% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2020) to $124K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic New York, NY | General Fund | $18,000 |
| Chabad of Hoboken Hoboken, NJ | General Fund | $18,000 |
| KAV Lnoar Foundation Passaic, NJ | General Fund | $18,000 |
| Chabad Center for Jewish Life Merrick, NY | General Fund | $16,200 |
| Yeshiva Gedola Luabvitch Queens, NY | General Fund | $13,800 |
| Gambino Medical and Science Foundation North Bergen, NJ | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Riverdale Jewish Center Bronx, NY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| American Committee for Shaarei Zedek Medical Center New York, NY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| United State Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Urban Resource Institute New York, NY | General Fund | $3,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,360,401 | $72,681 | $121,525 | $119,600 | 12 | $119,600 | $68,683 | $63,466 |
| 2024 | $1,413,033 | $72,895 | $125,175 | $123,500 | 14 | $123,500 | $70,437 | $63,825 |
| 2023 | $1,467,124 | $62,646 | $64,821 | $63,800 | 9 | $63,800 | $61,644 | $63,943 |
| 2022 | $1,472,807 | $61,533 | $53,121 | $52,000 | 7 | $52,250 | $60,829 | $66,522 |
| 2021 | $1,471,137 | $67,862 | $83,425 | $81,500 | 12 | $82,000 | $67,812 | $72,765 |
| 2020 | $1,467,392 | $65,639 | $40,960 | $40,800 | 8 | — | $65,639 | $69,837 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Friedman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations, with all listed grant purposes recorded as “GENERAL FUND.”
Among its grantees, Kav LNoar Foundation describes its mission as supporting organizations that provide clinical therapy and counseling to families, school groups, and teens at risk. Urban Resource Institute says it works with individuals and families impacted by domestic violence and homelessness, providing safe housing, supportive services, economic empowerment, and community-based programs. Keren Esther Foundation describes its mission as aiding people of the Jewish faith and promoting Torah study, Jewish education, and outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $119,600. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $18,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest grants included $18,000 each to American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic, Chabad of Hoboken, and Kav LNoar Foundation; $16,200 to Chabad Center for Jewish Life; and $13,800 to Yeshiva Gedola Luabvitch. Other grants included $10,000 each to Gambino Medical and Science Foundation and Riverdale Jewish Center; $5,000 each to American Committee for Shaarei Zedek Medical Center and United State Holocaust Memorial Museum; $3,600 to Urban Resource Institute; and $1,000 each to Jewish Education Center and Keren Esther Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark L. Friedman as president, Cheryl Friedman as secretary and treasurer, and Jordan Friedman and Matthew Friedman as vice-presidents.
The Friedman Family Foundation is led by Mark L. Friedman, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark L. Friedman
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Friedman
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Friedman
Vice President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Friedman
Vice President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Maralyn Friedman (2020–2024) — Vice President · Filing note: Deceased 4/30/2024
- Former: Gary H. Friedman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul A. Friedman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robin Friedman Klatt (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Friedman Family Foundation
How much does The Friedman Family Foundation give each year?
The Friedman Family Foundation gave $120K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $124K across 14 grants.
What is The Friedman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Friedman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,967, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Friedman Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Friedman Family Foundation give grants?
The Friedman Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Friedman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Friedman Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Friedman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Friedman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic ($18,000), Chabad of Hoboken ($18,000) and KAV Lnoar Foundation ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Friedman Family Foundation?
The Friedman Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Friedman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations, with all listed grant purposes recorded as “GENERAL FUND.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Friedman Family Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Friedman Family Foundation's EIN?
The Friedman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3181247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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