Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family Found
Preselected recipients only
Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family Found is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.6 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$2.6 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$55.1 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
26% 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 | $1.4 million | 42 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 51 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $2.6 million | 46 | $55.1 million |
How to apply
Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family Found 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 Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family Found funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 21 | $2.0 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $300,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $151,000 |
| New York | 8 | $107,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $85,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $1.0 million |
| Planet Word to Museum of Language Arts | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $500,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival and School | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $285,000 |
| The Seed Foundation Inc | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $226,000 |
| Kol Shalom | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $120,000 |
| National Public Radio | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $50,000 |
| WAMU885 American University Radio | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $50,000 |
| Weta | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $50,000 |
| World Learning | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $30,000 |
| Brandeis University | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $25,000 |
| Conservation International | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $25,000 |
| The Donald J Trump and John F Kennedy Center for the Perfoming Arts | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $25,000 |
| Association of Marshall Scholars | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $25,000 |
| Childrens Musuem of Manhattan | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $25,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $20,000 |
| Foundations Inc | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $20,000 |
| Herzl Camp | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $20,000 |
| Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $20,000 |
| Consortium for Arts and Culture in America | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $20,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studios | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $15,000 |
| Basic Fund | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $13,000 |
| Acumen Fund | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| American Alliance of Museums | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| American Journalism Project | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| Downtown DC Foundation | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| First Tee-Greater Baltimore | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| Friends of Zara's Center | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| The News Literacy Project | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| The Viva School | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| New Israel Fund | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $7,500 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $7,500 |
| American University | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Live It Learn It | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| The Abraham Initiatives | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Washington Urban Debate League | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann B Friedman
- Thomas L Friedman
- Robert Trattner
- Orly D Friedman
- Natalie Friedman Winston
Questions people ask
Does Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family Found accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family Found give?
$2.6 million in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family Found?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann B Friedman (President/Director), Thomas L Friedman (Vice President/Director), Robert Trattner (Secretary/Treasurer) and Orly D Friedman (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ann B & Thomas L Friedman Family Found fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, arts and culture and education.