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The Friedheim Foundation

Preselected recipients only Davis, California · EIN 201963065

The Friedheim Foundation is a private foundation in Davis, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,200 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $800 and the largest $1,600. 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 up from $2,760 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2,4161$55,186
2024$2,7602$63,939
2025$3,2003$0

How to apply

The Friedheim 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 The Friedheim Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$1,600
Arizona1$800
Texas1$800

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Huntingtons Disease Society of America
New York, NY
To provide support for the organization's operations regarding huntington's disease.$1,600
Alliance Defending Freedom
Scottsdale, AZ
To provide support to protect first amendment freedoms.$800
First Liberty Institute
Plano, TX
To provide support to protect first amendment freedoms.$800

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Friedheim Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Friedheim Foundation give?

$3,200 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $800.

Who runs The Friedheim Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Scott Friedheim (Cfo), Marc Friedheim (President) and Kevin Friedheim (Director).

What does The Friedheim Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

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