Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $600,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$25.7 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $955,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $897,500 | 21 | $21.0 million |
| 2024 | $955,000 | 18 | $22.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 21 | $25.7 million |
How to apply
Eric and Tiffany 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 Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $857,086 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $69,400 |
| Florida | 1 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| French American International School | Education | $600,000 |
| Yale University | Education | $75,000 |
| SF Marin Food Bank | End hunger | $60,000 |
| The Open Door | Family assistance program | $40,000 |
| Eric and Tiffany Friedman Charitable Fund - Raymond James Charitable Funds | See statement 8 | $40,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Education | $30,000 |
| SF Marin Food Bank | End hunger | $30,000 |
| San Francisco Village | Connect seniors in sf to community, resources and expertise they need | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Village | Connect seniors in sf to community, resources and expertise they need | $20,000 |
| The Open Door | Family assistance program | $20,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Care and cure of cancer | $20,000 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | Build a nation connected by trails | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society | Conservation of nature and wildlife in massachusetts | $20,000 |
| Essex County Greenbelt | Conservation and stewardship of land in essex county, ma | $20,000 |
| French American International School | Education | $15,500 |
| The University of Pittsburgh | Education | $10,000 |
| The San Francisco Boys Chorus | Education | $10,000 |
| Kestrel Educational Adventures | Educational program for children to learn about natural science directly in nature | $9,400 |
| The San Francisco Boys Chorus | Education | $9,200 |
| American Camping Association | Enrich lives through camp experience and promote child safety | $5,000 |
| Music Education for Everyone | Advance music education through performance, learning and community | $2,386 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric Friedman
- Tiffany Friedman
Questions people ask
Does Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Eric Friedman (Trustee) and Tiffany Friedman (Trustee).
What does Eric and Tiffany Friedman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and food and hunger.