The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland
The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations including health and medical institutions, an arts organization, educational institutions, and other nonprofits.
The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland at a glance
In short: The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland gave $127K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $127,051
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -37.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,970
- +47.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $775,548
- -11.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (12 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (90% 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 Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland
- 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: 770 Lexington Avenue 11Th Floor, New York, NY 10065
Phone: (646) 599-9251
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UJA Federation of New York ($30K). Together the top 10 received $111K.
Grant Size Distribution
270 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 269 grants of 270 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients received 90% of grant dollars. Other recipient-state shares were Washington, DC, 4%; Texas, 2%; Illinois, 1%; and Maryland, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 32 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 79% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 323% 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 $66K (2022) to $185K (2020). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $127K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | Donation | $30,000 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital New York, NY | Donation to Research and to the General Fund | $20,000 |
| WCMC New York, NY | Donation to Support Weill Cornell Medicine | $15,000 |
| Columbia Law School New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | Dr. Alexander Greenstein's Research | $10,000 |
| National Dance Institute New York, NY | Donation | $9,500 |
| Give Lively Foundation New York, NY | Donation | $9,115 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Donation to support all of the urgent humanitarian needs of the American red cross | $3,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | Donation | $2,000 |
| The Doe Fund New York, NY | Donation | $2,000 |
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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 | $775,548 | $39,292 | $140,179 | $127,051 | 32 | $137,840 | $39,216 | $42,680 |
| 2023 | $874,402 | $40,627 | $143,396 | $137,155 | 51 | $143,396 | $40,627 | $46,475 |
| 2022 | $977,045 | $548,538 | $73,363 | $65,718 | 71 | $73,363 | $48,038 | $30,998 |
| 2021 | $486,580 | $32,791 | $75,690 | $70,905 | 47 | $72,190 | $32,791 | $30,007 |
| 2020 | $553,674 | $23,823 | $191,132 | $184,535 | 69 | — | $156,711 | $28,244 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland reported a distributable amount of $43K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for research and medical institutions, Columbia Law School, and the National Dance Institute. The Institute describes its work as introducing and fostering the arts in children’s lives, using dance as a catalyst. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai says it advances science, medicine, and health care through research, education, and care delivery.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in areas such as nature conservation (World Wildlife Fund), food and companionship for homebound older adults (Citymeals-on-Wheels), and support for people experiencing homelessness and related challenges (The Doe Fund).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $127,051. Grants ranged from $100 to $30,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included UJA Federation of New York ($30,000), Mount Sinai Hospital ($20,000), WCMC ($15,000), Columbia Law School ($10,000), and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul Friedland as president, secretary, and treasurer, and Warren Gleicher as director.
The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland is led by Paul Friedland, President, Secretary & Treasurer on the 2024 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Friedland
President, Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren Gleicher
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alice Friedland (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Lawrence Friedland (2020–2023) — President
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 Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland
How much does The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland give each year?
The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland gave $127K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $137K across 51 grants.
What is The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland's typical grant size?
The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,970, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland give grants?
The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (19 grants), Washington DC, DC (4 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (20 grants).
Who are The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland's largest grantees?
The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland's largest 2024 grantees include UJA Federation of New York ($30,000), Mount Sinai Hospital ($20,000) and WCMC ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland?
The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland reported $776K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $138K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for research and medical institutions, Columbia Law School, and the National Dance Institute. The Institute describes its work as introducing and fostering the arts in children’s lives, using dance as a catalyst. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland?
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 Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland's EIN?
The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4244430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lawrence N and Alice L Friedland 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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