William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation
The William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it reported 19 grants totaling $275,882 to charitable organizations.
William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation at a glance
In short: William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation gave $276K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. 74% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $275,882
- -59.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,520
- -50.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $900
- Total assets
- $558,401
- -32.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 74% first-time grantees (14 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (76% 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 William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co 500 Park Avenue 11Th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 744-3300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Rodeph Sholom School Inc ($110K). Together the top 10 received $272K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 61 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 24% to recipients in Connecticut, and less than 1% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation open to new grantees?
74%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 19 grantees (74%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $790 first-time, $10K repeat.
- 26% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 803% 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 $196K (2021) to $678K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $276K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Rodeph Sholom School Inc New York, NY | Donation to Support Charitable Purposes | $110,150 |
| Yale University Development New Haven, CT | Donation to Support Charitable Purposes | $65,000 |
| The Netherland-America Foundation New York, NY | Donation to Support Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Dorot Inc New York, NY | Donation to Support Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Donation to Support Charitable Purposes | $10,020 |
| The Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | Donation to Support Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Court of Dreams New York, NY | Donation to Support Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| Belev Echad New York, NY | Donation to Support Charitable Purposes | $1,800 |
| Jgive - Friend of Asor Lakewood, NJ | Donation to Support Charitable Purposes | $1,180 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Donation to Support Charitable Purposes | $900 |
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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 | $558,401 | $21,528 | $293,746 | $275,882 | 19 | $282,251 | $13,663 | $35,159 |
| 2023 | $830,619 | $32,879 | $685,738 | $677,907 | 23 | $681,245 | $28,386 | $49,561 |
| 2022 | $1,483,478 | $-16,440 | $275,386 | $259,000 | 8 | $261,690 | $12,691 | $72,493 |
| 2021 | $1,775,209 | $257,688 | $229,985 | $196,000 | 5 | $196,000 | $251,020 | $89,997 |
| 2020 | $1,747,506 | $31,802 | $211,011 | $202,500 | 6 | — | $44,961 | $74,786 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K 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 2024 grants included support for varied organizations. For example, Friends of Rodeph Sholom School says it raises and maintains funds for educational, charitable, and religious purposes benefiting the school. DOROT says it works to alleviate social isolation and loneliness among older adults and provides services to help them live independently. The Netherland-America Foundation says it seeks to strengthen ties between the Netherlands and the United States through exchanges in the arts, sciences, education, business, and public affairs.
Other recipients describe their work as supporting the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors (Friends of the Israel Defense Forces); providing physical, medical, legal, emotional, and financial support to wounded IDF soldiers and their families (Belev Echad); and offering religious, educational, and cultural programs for New York’s Sephardic and Jewish communities (Moise Safra Community Center).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $275,882. Grants ranged from $180 to $110,150, with a median grant of $900.
The largest awards were $110,150 to Friends of Rodeph Sholom School, $65,000 to Yale University Development, $50,000 to the Netherland-America Foundation, and $25,000 to DOROT. Other notable grants included $10,020 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, $6,000 to the Museum of Modern Art, and $2,000 to Court of Dreams.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Friedland and Elyssa Friedland as directors.
William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elyssa Friedland
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Friedland
Director
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 William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation
How much does William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation give each year?
William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation gave $276K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $678K across 23 grants.
What is William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation's typical grant size?
William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $900, and its average grant was $14,520, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation give grants?
William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (14 grants).
Who are William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation's largest grantees?
William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Rodeph Sholom School Inc ($110,150), Yale University Development ($65,000) and The Netherland-America Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation?
William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation reported $558K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $282K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for varied organizations. For example, Friends of Rodeph Sholom School says it raises and maintains funds for educational, charitable, and religious purposes benefiting the school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation's EIN?
William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1330858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William & Elyssa Friedland Foundation 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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