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The Israel Freedman Fund

Preselected recipients only Saint Louis, Missouri · EIN 566182578

The Israel Freedman Fund is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was the same as $4,500 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$4,5004$107,444
2024$4,5004$111,406
2025$4,5004$118,274

How to apply

The Israel Freedman Fund 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Israel Freedman Fund funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.

StateGrantsAmount
North Carolina3$4,000
New York1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Beth El Synagogue and Center
Durham, NC
General operating$3,000
Jewish Theological Semamerica
New York, NY
General operating$500
BJH Foundation for Senior Services
Greensboro, NC
General operating$500
Duke University
Durham, NC
General operating$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Israel Freedman Fund accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Israel Freedman Fund give?

$4,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $500.

Who runs The Israel Freedman Fund?

Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).

What does The Israel Freedman Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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