Tully & Elise Friedman Fund
The Tully & Elise Friedman Fund is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its 2024 filing reports 18 grants totaling $815,389 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in conservation, community support, education, the arts, and equestrian activities.
Tully & Elise Friedman Fund at a glance
In short: Tully & Elise Friedman Fund gave $815K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $815,389
- +1706.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,299
- +201.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $8,677,770
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tully & Elise Friedman Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 Funston Avenue Suite B, San Francisco, CA 94129
Phone: (415) 402-2101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tully & Elise Friedman Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($425K). Together the top 10 received $800K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 21 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska (52%), the District of Columbia (25%), California (10%), Colorado (9%), and Massachusetts (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tully & Elise Friedman Fund gives
- In 2024 it paid out 172% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $815K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $815K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund Omaha, NE | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $425,000 |
| African Parks Foundation of America Washington, DC | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $200,000 |
| Telluride Foundation Telluride, CO | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $60,000 |
| Eagle Hill School Mardwick, MA | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $25,000 |
| Menlo Charity Horse Show Woodside, CA | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $25,000 |
| Giant Steps Equestrian Center Petaluma, CA | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $20,000 |
| St Paul's School San Francisco, CA | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $20,000 |
| Mountain Film Telluride, CO | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $10,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $10,000 |
| National Horse Show Association La Center, KY | Further the Organization's Charitable Goals | $5,000 |
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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 | $8,677,770 | $1,184,561 | $853,956 | $815,389 | 18 | $819,449 | $1,150,054 | $475,199 |
| 2023 | $8,173,018 | $371,582 | $173,859 | $45,150 | 3 | $46,129 | $243,852 | $434,498 |
| 2022 | $8,072,082 | $161,532 | $64,346 | — | — | $1,500 | $119,478 | $409,870 |
| 2021 | $7,973,980 | $450,139 | $87,206 | — | — | $3,500 | $366,433 | $417,031 |
| 2020 | $7,611,047 | $127,928 | $64,600 | — | — | — | $64,580 | $365,946 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tully & Elise Friedman Fund reported a distributable amount of $475K 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 fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions cover a range of activities. African Parks Foundation of America says it works to engage U.S. citizens in African parks and raise funds for projects, training, equipment, infrastructure, and its endowment. The Telluride Foundation says it works to preserve and enrich quality of life in the Telluride region by supporting philanthropy, community groups, and community activities.
Other 2024 recipients include the Menlo Charity Horse Show, which says it provides support and financial assistance to benefit community charities, and the UC San Diego Foundation, which says it raises private support for the university’s research, teaching, and public service mission. The San Francisco Opera Association, also a 2024 recipient, describes its mission as bringing audiences together to experience opera.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 18 grants totaling $815,389. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $425,000, with a median grant of $7,500.
Among the largest listed grants were $425,000 to Schwab Charitable Fund, $200,000 to African Parks Foundation of America, $60,000 to the Telluride Foundation, $25,000 each to Eagle Hill School and Menlo Charity Horse Show, and $20,000 each to Giant Steps Equestrian Center and St. Paul’s School. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as furthering each recipient organization’s charitable goals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tully M. Friedman as president and Elise Friedman as vice president.
Tully & Elise Friedman Fund is led by Tully M. Friedman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tully M. Friedman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elise Friedman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Tully & Elise Friedman Fund
How much does Tully & Elise Friedman Fund give each year?
Tully & Elise Friedman Fund gave $815K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 3 grants.
What is Tully & Elise Friedman Fund's typical grant size?
Tully & Elise Friedman Fund's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $45,299, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tully & Elise Friedman Fund give grants?
Tully & Elise Friedman Fund gives mostly in Nebraska: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (25%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Telluride, CO (5 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Tully & Elise Friedman Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Tully & Elise Friedman Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further the Organization's Charitable Goals" (18 grants).
Who are Tully & Elise Friedman Fund's largest grantees?
Tully & Elise Friedman Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Schwab Charitable Fund ($425,000), African Parks Foundation of America ($200,000) and Telluride Foundation ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tully & Elise Friedman Fund?
Tully & Elise Friedman Fund reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $819K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $475K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tully & Elise Friedman Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions cover a range of activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tully & Elise Friedman Fund?
The foundation states that it 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 Tully & Elise Friedman Fund's EIN?
Tully & Elise Friedman Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3264446. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tully & Elise Friedman Fund 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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