Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Woodland Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,875 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $12,750. 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$64,875
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$12,750
- Assets$111,112
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $56,750 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $19,850 | 21 | $57,629 |
| 2023 | $42,900 | 20 | $67,342 |
| 2024 | $56,750 | 19 | $86,214 |
| 2025 | $64,875 | 24 | $111,112 |
How to apply
Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman Family 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 Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $40,125 |
| Ohio | 1 | $11,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 4 | $4,250 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General operating purposes | $12,750 |
| Individual | general operating purposes | $11,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Mazon | General operating purposes | $5,000 |
| encore musical theatre | general operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Center Theatre Group | General operating purposes | $3,500 |
| Hillel at UCLA | General operating purposes | $3,000 |
| American Jewish University | General operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Yiddish Book Center | General operating purposes | $2,500 |
| colburn school | general operating purposes | $2,500 |
| Builders of Jewish Education | General operating purposes | $2,000 |
| Hillels of the Valley | General operating purposes | $1,500 |
| Masorti Foundation | General operating purposes | $1,500 |
| Andrew Goodman Foundation | General operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Individual | general operating purposes | $1,000 |
| mulholand middle school | general operating purposes | $875 |
| The Forward | General operating purposes | $750 |
| Foundation for Community Associatio | General operating purposes | $500 |
| Moment | General operating purposes | $500 |
| Pico Union Project | General operating purposes | $500 |
| Temple Ramat Zion | General operating purposes | $500 |
| the deborah project | General operating purposes | $500 |
| Individual | general operating purposes | $500 |
| el camino high school | general operating purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth J Friedman
- Alayne E Meskin
- Daniel E Friedman
- Eric J Friedman
Questions people ask
Does Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman Family Foundation give?
$64,875 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth J Friedman (Trustee), Alayne E Meskin (Advisory Commit), Daniel E Friedman (Advisory Commit) and Eric J Friedman (Advisory Commit).
What does Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.