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Samuel Friedman Foundation

Preselected recipients only Mission Hills, California · EIN 956072304

Samuel Friedman Foundation is a private foundation in Mission Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,400 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $1,200 and the largest $1,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $3,510 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3,0002$68,699
2024$3,5102$65,144
2025$3,4003$65,656

How to apply

Samuel 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Samuel Friedman Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia2$2,400
Hawaii1$1,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Fbiaamcf
Alexandria, VA
Support$1,200
Fbiaa Membership Assistance Fund
Alexandria, VA
Membership assistance$1,200
Temple Emanu-El
Honolulu, HI
Help with jewish education$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Samuel Friedman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Samuel Friedman Foundation give?

$3,400 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $1,200.

Who runs Samuel Friedman Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Kari Parker (Trustee).

What does Samuel Friedman Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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