Friedman-French Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Friedman-French Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $719,700. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$719,700
- Assets$47.2 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
52% of its 2024 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 | $1.6 million | 28 | $43.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 21 | $47.2 million |
How to apply
Friedman-French Foundation Inc 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 Friedman-French Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6 | $1.1 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $200,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $106,000 |
| New York | 2 | $99,325 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $94,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $40,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milken Institute | Donation | $719,700 |
| 613 Foundation | Donation | $100,000 |
| Natural State | Donation | $100,000 |
| Stand Together Trust | Donation | $100,000 |
| Talmudical Academy of Baltimore | Donation | $85,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Donation | $75,000 |
| The Potter's House DC | Donation | $60,000 |
| Array Community Development Corp | Donation | $50,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Northern Virginia | Donation | $50,000 |
| Olami | Donation | $50,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Donation | $50,000 |
| Shrine Mont | Donation | $50,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | Donation | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Washington | Donation | $50,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | Donation | $49,325 |
| Friends of Pando | Donation | $40,000 |
| Network for Endangered Sea Turtles | Donation | $34,000 |
| Feed the Fridge | Donation | $20,000 |
| Heart's Cry Children's Ministry | Donation | $10,000 |
| Mizel Center for Arts & Culture | Donation | $10,000 |
| Hearts of Hidden Treasures | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Emanuel Friedman
- Kindy French
- Simone Friedman
Questions people ask
Does Friedman-French Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Friedman-French Foundation Inc give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Friedman-French Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Emanuel Friedman (President), Kindy French (Vice President & Treasurer) and Simone Friedman (Secretary).
What does Friedman-French Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.