Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn
Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including community support, emergency food relief, pediatric disease research, charitable giving, and environmental protection.
Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn at a glance
In short: Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn gave $999K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Texas. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $998,500
- +24.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,431
- +24.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $7,408,416
- +34.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (50% 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 Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn
- 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: PO Box 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Texas Fdn ($220K). Together the top 10 received $750K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 150 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Texas received 50% of grant dollars, the District of Columbia 16%, New York 14%, Tennessee 4%, and Illinois 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 29 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 238% 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 $510K (2020) to $999K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $999K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Fdn Austin, TX | Unrestricted General | $220,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston Houston, TX | Unrestricted General | $150,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Unrestricted General | $100,000 |
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $85,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $50,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Unrestricted General | $35,000 |
| UNICEF USA New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| Shriners' Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Founders' Pledge Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,408,416 | $4,234,952 | $1,136,310 | $998,500 | 29 | $1,033,615 | $2,957,195 | $435,054 |
| 2024 | $5,527,207 | $1,884,180 | $908,481 | $804,000 | 29 | $835,458 | $839,693 | $393,031 |
| 2023 | $5,530,766 | $2,289,771 | $764,316 | $685,500 | 34 | $710,153 | $1,265,021 | $306,429 |
| 2022 | $4,958,995 | $2,608,034 | $679,093 | $598,500 | 30 | $621,116 | $1,574,443 | $261,837 |
| 2021 | $4,013,927 | $2,493,009 | $635,863 | $565,500 | 28 | $586,730 | $1,447,379 | $253,240 |
| 2020 | $3,272,520 | $2,218,918 | $556,669 | $509,500 | 29 | — | $1,115,439 | $161,405 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn reported a distributable amount of $435K 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 charitable organizations. For example, United Way of Greater Houston describes its mission as improving lives, strengthening community, and creating opportunities to prosper. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in charitable giving and environmental protection: Founders Pledge says it empowers entrepreneurs and investors to do good by facilitating charitable giving; the Environmental Defense Fund says it works to preserve natural systems and address environmental problems; and Clean Air Task Force says it pushes technology and policy changes toward a zero-emissions, high-energy planet at an affordable cost.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $998,500. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $220,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Among the largest were $220,000 to University of Texas Fdn, $150,000 to United Way of Greater Houston, $100,000 to Houston Food Bank, and $85,000 to American National Red Cross. Each was listed for unrestricted general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marc Freedman as president and Twilight Freedman as vice president. Directors listed are Monica Freedman Snideman, Jennifer Lynn Holsomack, Gary Anderson, Brian Anderson, and Wendy Freedman.
Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn is led by Marc Freedman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marc Freedman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Lynn Holsomack
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Freedman Snideman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Freedman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Twilight Freedman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Twighlight Freedman (2020) — Vice President
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 Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn
How much does Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn give each year?
Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn gave $999K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $804K across 29 grants.
What is Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn's typical grant size?
Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $34,431, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn that year got $18K on average.
Where does Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn give grants?
Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn gives mostly in Texas: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (16%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Houston, TX (4 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn's largest grantees?
Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include University of Texas Fdn ($220,000), United Way of Greater Houston ($150,000) and Houston Food Bank ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn?
Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $435K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, United Way of Greater Houston describes its mission as improving lives, strengthening community, and creating opportunities to prosper. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn?
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 Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn's EIN?
Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0683871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
Live grants for the work Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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