Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $998,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $220,000. 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$998,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$220,000
- Assets$11.5 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $804,000 the year before.
14% 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 | $685,500 | 34 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $804,000 | 29 | $8.8 million |
| 2025 | $998,500 | 29 | $11.5 million |
How to apply
Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn 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 Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $497,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $163,000 |
| New York | 7 | $140,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $24,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Fdn | Unrestricted general | $220,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston | Unrestricted general | $150,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Unrestricted general | $85,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Shriners' Hospital for Children | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Founders' Pledge Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| National Alliance to End Homelessness | Unrestricted general | $18,000 |
| Hadassah-Women's Zionist Org of America | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Houston Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | Unrestricted general | $12,000 |
| Hand in Hand American Friends of Ctr | Jewish-arab education in | $12,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| NPR | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | Unrestricted general | $8,000 |
| Against Malaria Foundation | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Cooperative for Education | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| St Anthony Foundation | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Institute for Human Understanding Inc | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marc Freedman
- Twilight Freedman
- Monica Freedman Snideman
- Jennifer Lynn Holsomack
- Gary Anderson
- Brian Anderson
- Wendy Freedman
Questions people ask
Does Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn give?
$998,500 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Marc Freedman (President), Twilight Freedman (Vice President), Monica Freedman Snideman (Director) and Jennifer Lynn Holsomack (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Twilight & Marc Freedman Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and environment and conservation.