Carolyn and Peter Friedman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carolyn and Peter Friedman Foundation is a private foundation in Tiburon, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $400,524 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$400,524
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $345,000 the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $345,000 | 12 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $400,524 | 13 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Carolyn and Peter Friedman Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Carolyn and Peter Friedman Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $400,524 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huckleberry Youth Program | Support programs | $100,000 |
| Marin Food Bank | Support programs | $50,000 |
| Bel-Tib Library Foundation | Support programs | $50,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Support programs | $40,524 |
| Tiburon Sunset Rotary Club Foundation | Support programs | $25,000 |
| Warm Wishes | Support programs | $25,000 |
| Individual | Support programs | $25,000 |
| Marin Community Clincs | Support programs | $25,000 |
| Adopt A Family | Support programs | $15,000 |
| Global Book Exchange | Support programs | $15,000 |
| Marin Housing for All | Support programs | $15,000 |
| Wisdom International | Support programs | $10,000 |
| The Way to My Heart | Support programs | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Swift
- Einar L Asbo
- David B Bennett
- Joshua A Thomasson
- Peter G Thomasson
- Doug Styles
Questions people ask
Does Carolyn and Peter Friedman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carolyn and Peter Friedman Foundation give?
$400,524 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Carolyn and Peter Friedman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brian Swift (President & CEO), Einar L Asbo (Secretary), David B Bennett (Treasurer) and Joshua A Thomasson (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Carolyn and Peter Friedman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.