Louis & Phyllis Friedman Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Louis & Phyllis Friedman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 29 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$24.2 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $794,000 the year before.
12% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $750,000 | 27 | $19.0 million |
| 2024 | $794,000 | 41 | $21.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 29 | $24.2 million |
How to apply
Louis & Phyllis Friedman 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 Louis & Phyllis Friedman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 27 | $1.0 million |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | L&p friedman building | $300,000 |
| Stevenson University | P c friedman concert hall | $200,000 |
| Assistance Ctr of Towson Churches | Purchase new building | $100,000 |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Inc | Dept. Of physical med & rehab | $61,000 |
| Carson Scholars Fund | Reading room projects | $55,000 |
| Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation | Emergency dept reception area | $50,000 |
| Greater Baltimore Medical Center | Patient rooms | $40,000 |
| Jewish Comm Ctr of GR Baltimore | J camps | $30,000 |
| Associated Jewish Charities | Operations | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Harford Co | Stack & store harford community fund | $25,000 |
| Univ of MD Baltimore Foundation | R fuld nephrology endowment | $25,000 |
| Univ of MD School of Social Work | Student support | $25,000 |
| Animal Rescue New Orleans | Operations | $10,000 |
| Boys' Latin School of Maryland | Art room, smith hall | $10,000 |
| Carson Scholars Fund | Annual banquet | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center | L&p friedman fund | $10,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Lawyers campaign against hunger | $10,000 |
| Chai Comprehensive Housing Assist | Operations | $6,225 |
| Chizuk Amuno Congregation | Operations | $5,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | Operations | $5,000 |
| Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation | Operations | $5,000 |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Inc | L&p friedman child life fund | $5,000 |
| Beth Am Synagogue | Open doors annual fund | $2,500 |
| Bolton Street Synagogue | M zabner youth education fund | $2,500 |
| Francis S Key Elemmid School PTO | Annual campaign | $2,500 |
| Maryland SPCA | Operations | $2,500 |
| Santa's Helpers Anonymous | Operations | $2,500 |
| University of MD School of Law | Operations | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics of Maryland | Operations | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis F Friedman
- Phyllis C Friedman
- Samuel H Friedman
- Robert A Fuld
Questions people ask
Does Louis & Phyllis Friedman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis & Phyllis Friedman Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Louis & Phyllis Friedman Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Louis F Friedman (Pres./Dir.), Phyllis C Friedman (Sec./Dir.), Samuel H Friedman (V.p./Dir.) and Robert A Fuld (Director).
What does Louis & Phyllis Friedman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.