Friedman Linda D Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Friedman Linda D Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $137,750 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $50,000. 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$137,750
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$434,768
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $131,990 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $180,000 | 13 | $549,482 |
| 2023 | $256,300 | 9 | $596,720 |
| 2024 | $131,990 | 13 | $529,401 |
| 2025 | $137,750 | 10 | $434,768 |
How to apply
Friedman Linda D 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 Friedman Linda D Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 10 | $137,750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Baldwin Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Anshe Emet Synagogue | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Chicago Lawyers Committee | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Glessner House | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Legal Aid Chicago | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Stepponwolf Theater | Charitable | $2,750 |
| Lambda Legal | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Northshore Senior Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda D Friedman
- Richard Friedman
- Michael Friedman
- Joan Friedman
Questions people ask
Does Friedman Linda D Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Friedman Linda D Family Foundation give?
$137,750 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs Friedman Linda D Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda D Friedman (President), Richard Friedman (Director), Michael Friedman (Director) and Joan Friedman (Director).
What does Friedman Linda D Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.