George and Ellen Friedman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
George and Ellen Friedman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,081 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $5,410. 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$13,081
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$5,410
- Assets$217,330
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was down from $20,126 the year before.
52% 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 | $18,146 | 39 | $230,337 |
| 2024 | $20,126 | 48 | $217,309 |
| 2025 | $13,081 | 28 | $217,330 |
How to apply
George and Ellen 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 George and Ellen Friedman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 12 | $8,998 |
| New York | 11 | $3,268 |
| California | 3 | $380 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $360 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $75 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beth Aaron | General & Unrestricted | $5,410 |
| Congregation Beth Aaron | Supporting the synagogue | $1,000 |
| Congregation Beth Aaron | Charitable Event | $720 |
| Maimonides Way | General & Unrestricted | $540 |
| Chai Lifeline Inc | Charitable Event | $500 |
| Darchai Menachem Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Nitzanim Home Front Project | $500 |
| Project Ezrah Needs Inc | General & Unrestricted | $430 |
| Global Israel Alliance | Widows of warriors | $360 |
| Sinai Special Needs Institute | General & Unrestricted | $330 |
| Simchas Yom Tov Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Sharsheret Inc | General & Unrestricted | $218 |
| Meiras Einoyim | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| The Institute for the Advancement of Education in | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| C C H S Network Inc | General & Unrestricted | $180 |
| Chebra Agudas Achim Chesed Shel Emeth | General & Unrestricted | $180 |
| Congregation Beth Aaron | Matanos Levyonim | $180 |
| Friends of Lubavitch of Bergen County | General & Unrestricted | $180 |
| Michael Levin Lone Soldier Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $180 |
| Shearit Haplate of Bergen County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $180 |
| Association of Chevros Kadisha Inc | General & Unrestricted | $118 |
| Hebron Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
| Standwithus | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
| Tomchei Shabbos of Bergen County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of New Jersey | General & Unrestricted | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Friedman
- George Friedman
Questions people ask
Does George and Ellen Friedman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George and Ellen Friedman Family Foundation give?
$13,081 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs George and Ellen Friedman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ellen Friedman (Dir, Treas, Co- Pres, Pres) and George Friedman (Dir, Sec, Co- Pres).
What does George and Ellen Friedman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.