The Morris and Phyllis Friedman
The Morris and Phyllis Friedman is a private foundation, based in Warren, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $62K. Net investment income was $80K.
The Morris and Phyllis Friedman at a glance
In short: The Morris and Phyllis Friedman gave $62K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $7,750
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $1,224,114
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Morris and Phyllis Friedman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Warren Family Mission ($14K). Together the top 8 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Morris and Phyllis Friedman gives
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Family Mission Warren, OH | To provide support for food, shelter and hope for the homeless in Trumbull county | $13,500 |
| International Fellowship of Jews and Christians Washington, DC | To provide isreali and jewish people around the world with humanitarian care and lifesaving aid | $10,000 |
| Remember NHU Akron, OH | To Help End Child Sex Slavery Through Prevention | $10,000 |
| Veterans Companion Animal Service Delaware, OH | To provide enrichment to the lives of veterans, military families, and dogs through the many benefits of the human-animal bond | $10,000 |
| Bella Womens Center Warren, OH | To provide support for free pregnancy services and reproductive health | $8,000 |
| Hearts in Action Westerville, OH | Teach children of the peten the basics in education, enterprise ecology and empowering them. | $5,000 |
| Avamar Foundation Warren, OH | To provide support to the needy elderly population to obtain access to medicationsto provide support to the needy elderly population to obtain access to medications | $5,000 |
| Antonine Sisters North Jackson, OH | To provide compassionate and holistic care to seniors with alzheimers disease and memory loss | $500 |
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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 | $1,224,114 | $85,065 | $71,731 | $62,000 | 8 | $62,000 | $80,044 | $64,032 |
| 2024 | $1,215,019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $6,318 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morris and Phyllis Friedman reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Morris and Phyllis Friedman is led by Steven Friedman, President & Trustee on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven Friedman
President & Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
David A. Hoso CPA
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Patrick P. O'Connor CPA
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Morris and Phyllis Friedman
How much does The Morris and Phyllis Friedman give each year?
The Morris and Phyllis Friedman gave $62K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Morris and Phyllis Friedman's typical grant size?
The Morris and Phyllis Friedman's median grant in 2025 was $9,000, and its average grant was $7,750, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Morris and Phyllis Friedman give grants?
The Morris and Phyllis Friedman gives mostly in Ohio: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Warren, OH (3 grants).
Does The Morris and Phyllis Friedman give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Morris and Phyllis Friedman's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Morris and Phyllis Friedman's largest grantees?
The Morris and Phyllis Friedman's largest 2025 grantees include Warren Family Mission ($13,500), International Fellowship of Jews and Christians ($10,000) and Remember NHU ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Morris and Phyllis Friedman?
The Morris and Phyllis Friedman reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Morris and Phyllis Friedman's EIN?
The Morris and Phyllis Friedman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1609616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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