The Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation
The Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250K. Net investment income was $408K.
The Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation at a glance
In short: The Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $250K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $250,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $4,328,169
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Metropolitan Opera Guild ($250K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of 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 $250K (2022) to $380K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Opera Guild New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $250,000 |
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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 | $4,328,169 | $464,684 | $298,955 | $250,000 | 1 | $252,354 | $407,522 | $245,341 |
| 2023 | $3,958,955 | $37,326 | $254,827 | $250,000 | 1 | $250,265 | $71,856 | $194,923 |
| 2022 | $4,176,456 | $200,878 | $321,014 | $250,000 | 1 | $250,805 | $145,498 | $210,195 |
| 2021 | $4,296,592 | $603,901 | $332,268 | $265,000 | 2 | $265,470 | $538,306 | $231,495 |
| 2020 | $4,024,959 | $392,108 | $432,213 | $379,975 | 3 | — | $341,770 | $215,196 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation reported a distributable amount of $245K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation is led by Alvin E. Friedman-Kien, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alvin E. Friedman-Kien
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryo Toyonaga
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation
How much does The Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation give each year?
The Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250K across 1 grant.
How large is The Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation?
The Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $252K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $245K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation?
The Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation operate?
The Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation's EIN?
The Friedman-Kien & Toyonaga Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3929462. 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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