Eliot and Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Eliot and Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $19,850 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,500. 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$19,850
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$32,152
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9,950 the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $17,200 | 12 | $65,687 |
| 2023 | $9,950 | 7 | $55,317 |
| 2024 | $19,850 | 16 | $32,152 |
How to apply
Eliot and Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc 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 Eliot and Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $17,850 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Emanu-El of San Francisco | General support | $3,500 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | General support | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Opera | General support | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | General support | $2,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | General support | $2,000 |
| CPMC Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Glaucoma Research Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Jazz Organization | General support | $1,000 |
| Schools of Sacred Heart | General support | $1,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| St Ignatias Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Pierce's Pledge | General support | $500 |
| KDFC Radio | General support | $400 |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music | General support | $250 |
| Kqed Public Television | General support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia Fried
- Eliot Fried
- Sara Ehrlich
Questions people ask
Does Eliot and Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eliot and Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc give?
$19,850 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Eliot and Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Cynthia Fried (President/Director), Eliot Fried (Cfo/Director) and Sara Ehrlich (Secretary/Director).
What does Eliot and Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.