Ray & Lorraine Friedman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ray & Lorraine Friedman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,121 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,036 and the largest $10,000. 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$71,121
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,036
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$183,834
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $54,646 the year before.
29% 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 | $60,220 | 38 | $287,936 |
| 2024 | $54,646 | 44 | $245,673 |
| 2025 | $71,121 | 34 | $183,834 |
How to apply
Ray & Lorraine 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 Ray & Lorraine Friedman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 34 | $71,121 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chrysalis | General | $10,000 |
| Hadassah | General | $10,000 |
| Temple Judea | General | $6,260 |
| Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | General | $4,300 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center | General | $4,000 |
| Hirshberg Foundation | General | $4,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | General | $3,930 |
| Help Group | General | $2,500 |
| Johns Hopkins Medical School | General | $2,500 |
| USC Annenberg | General | $2,250 |
| Chabad of North Ranch | General | $1,800 |
| Friends of the Idf | General | $1,800 |
| Dancing With Cancer | General | $1,250 |
| Everymom Chicago | General | $1,250 |
| USC Gould School of Law | General | $1,250 |
| Connecting A Caring Community | General | $1,200 |
| American Friends of Aisha Ha'torah | General | $1,071 |
| Aish Los Angeles | General | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General | $1,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | General | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General | $1,000 |
| JCFS Chicago | General | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | General | $1,000 |
| Postpartum Support | General | $1,000 |
| World Jewish Congress | General | $1,000 |
| Congregation Kol Ami | General | $750 |
| Knolls Learning Study | General | $750 |
| ASPCA | General | $500 |
| Los Angeles Jewish Home | General | $500 |
| Jewish National Fund | General | $360 |
| Associates Lajh | General | $300 |
| Beverly Hills Theater Guild | General | $250 |
| Donor Choose | General | $250 |
| Womens Guild Cedars Sinai | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lorraine Friedman
Questions people ask
Does Ray & Lorraine Friedman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ray & Lorraine Friedman Family Foundation give?
$71,121 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,036.
Who runs Ray & Lorraine Friedman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lorraine Friedman (President).
What does Ray & Lorraine Friedman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.