Daisy Friedlander Charitable Fndtn
Accepts applications
Daisy Friedlander Charitable Fndtn is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,130 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $1,730. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$12,130
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$1,730
- Assets$369,498
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9,891 the year before.
72% 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 | $9,075 | 16 | $227,839 |
| 2024 | $9,891 | 15 | $338,454 |
| 2025 | $12,130 | 18 | $369,498 |
How to apply
| Contact | Lisa Friedlander 98 Yale St, Portland, ME 04103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 655-9007 |
| What to submit | Letter, school attended |
What Daisy Friedlander Charitable Fndtn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 5 | $3,840 |
| New York | 2 | $2,530 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,730 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $1,715 |
| California | 2 | $900 |
| Maryland | 2 | $515 |
| Oregon | 1 | $500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Synagogue | Unspecified | $1,730 |
| No Bowl Emp Ty Pet Food Pantry | Unspecified | $1,730 |
| Ms Foundation | Unspecified | $1,730 |
| Amherst Survival Center | Unspecified | $1,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzala | Unspecified | $800 |
| Arlgp | Unspecified | $700 |
| Wayside Food Programs | Unspecified | $510 |
| Pasadena Chorale | Unspecified | $500 |
| Cottrell Cpo | Unspecified | $500 |
| Mspca | Unspecified | $500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Unspecified | $400 |
| Community Justice Exchange | Unspecified | $400 |
| Foot Light Theatre | Unspecified | $400 |
| NPR | Unspecified | $260 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unspecified | $255 |
| Amherst Community Connections | Unspecified | $250 |
| Marion Griswoldvjv Treasurer | Unspecified | $250 |
| Happier Valley Comedy | Unspecified | $215 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Friedlander
Questions people ask
Does Daisy Friedlander Charitable Fndtn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Daisy Friedlander Charitable Fndtn give?
$12,130 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Daisy Friedlander Charitable Fndtn?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa Friedlander (Trustee).
What does Daisy Friedlander Charitable Fndtn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and arts and culture.