Lisa and Maury Friedman Foundation
Accepts applications
Lisa and Maury Friedman Foundation is a private foundation in Agoura Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $89,989 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $285 and the largest $48,798. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$89,989
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$285
- Largest grant$48,798
- Assets$113,813
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2025 was up from $59,293 the year before.
69% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $98,831 | 17 | $252,164 |
| 2024 | $59,293 | 18 | $200,265 |
| 2025 | $89,989 | 23 | $113,813 |
How to apply
| Contact | Lisa and Maury Friedman Foundation 29480 Bertrand Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (818) 865-3000, lisa@friedmanfoundation.net |
| What to submit | Applications are to be submitted by email to lisa@friedmanfoundation.netinformation to be submitted is to follow the specific instructions and form as provided on the organization's website. This is to include detailed information in the cover sheet, background of the organization, funding request with project description, evaluation, and other specific attachments as listed. |
| Deadlines | Semi-annual - by april 1st or october 1st |
| Restrictions | All awards are at the sole discretion of the foundation board. Applicants must be classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3)of the internal revenue code, and as public charities under section 509(a)of that code.grants will be considered for projects in the range of $1,000-$10,000. The foundation does not fund individuals, capital campaigns, debt reduction or annual fund drives. |
What Lisa and Maury Friedman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $72,689 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $8,900 |
| New York | 4 | $5,705 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $2,050 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $274 |
| Missouri | 1 | $155 |
| Utah | 1 | $107 |
| Washington | 1 | $57 |
| Florida | 1 | $52 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ikar | General & UnrestrictedPARTY WITH A PURPOSE | $48,798 |
| Shalom Institute Camp and Conferenc | General & UnrestrictedPollinator Center | $10,415 |
| Individual | Jerusalem Green Fund | $8,900 |
| Community Partners | Newground | $5,075 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | Enviornmental Justice Circle | $5,000 |
| Adamah | General & Unrestricted | $2,655 |
| Advot | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Dayeny | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of Arava Institute | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Shemesh Institute | General & Unrestricted | $373 |
| GoFundMe | Minerva De La Rio | $285 |
| Streets Are For Everyone | General & Unrestricted | $274 |
| Jewish Community Relation Center of | General & Unrestricted | $155 |
| Children's Miracle Network | Dance Marathon | $107 |
| National MS Society | General & Unrestricted | $106 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
| The Lotus Institute | General & Unrestricted | $57 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $52 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $50 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $37 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $25 |
| Individual | General & Unrestricted | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Friedman
- Maury Friedman
Questions people ask
Does Lisa and Maury Friedman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Semi-annual - by april 1st or october 1st.
How much does Lisa and Maury Friedman Foundation give?
$89,989 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $285.
Who runs Lisa and Maury Friedman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa Friedman (President) and Maury Friedman (Director).
What does Lisa and Maury Friedman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.