Freedman Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Freedman Family Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $163,110 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$163,110
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$172,831
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $126,371 the year before.
38% 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 | $139,356 | 22 | $398,916 |
| 2024 | $126,371 | 27 | $318,046 |
| 2025 | $163,110 | 21 | $172,831 |
How to apply
Freedman Family Fund 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 Freedman Family Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 21 | $163,110 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Program support | $30,000 |
| Points of Pride | Program support | $20,000 |
| Smith College | Program support | $20,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | Program support | $17,500 |
| Fund for the Aged Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| National Black Theater | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Ali Forney Center | Program support | $10,000 |
| The University of Vermont Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | Program support | $7,460 |
| High Desert Test Sites | Program support | $5,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System | Program support | $5,000 |
| Uja-Federation of New York | Program support | $5,000 |
| Artbarn | Program support | $2,500 |
| Printed Matter Inc | Program support | $2,500 |
| The Colby Fund | Program support | $2,000 |
| Thirteenwnet | Program support | $2,000 |
| Rockhouse Foundation | Program support | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York | Program support | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Program support | $600 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | Program support | $550 |
| Heart | Program support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Margot E Freedman Co Tiedemann Trus
- Amy F Lieberman Co Tiedemann Trust
- Douglas M Freedman Co Tiedemann Tru
Questions people ask
Does Freedman Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Freedman Family Fund give?
$163,110 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Freedman Family Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Margot E Freedman Co Tiedemann Trus (Trustee), Amy F Lieberman Co Tiedemann Trust (Trustee) and Douglas M Freedman Co Tiedemann Tru (Trustee).
What does Freedman Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.