Brian P Friedman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Brian P Friedman Family Foundation is a private foundation in East Hampton, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.1 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.1 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
74% of its 2024 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 | $1.4 million | 25 | $12.9 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 48 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
Brian P Friedman 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 Brian P Friedman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 40 | $3.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $90,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $39,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York | General support | $1.0 million |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | $500,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | $400,000 |
| New York Historical Society | General support | $333,334 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | $333,333 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | $250,000 |
| New York University | General support | $250,000 |
| New York Historical Society | General support | $151,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | $100,000 |
| Target ALS | General support | $100,000 |
| VHL Alliance Inc | General support | $80,000 |
| Ackerman Institute for the Family | General support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | $50,000 |
| Youth Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| New York Historical Society | General support | $45,325 |
| Leda Scholars | General support | $25,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General support | $25,000 |
| Christopher Reeve Foundation | General support | $21,000 |
| American Friends of Latet | General support | $18,000 |
| Friends of the Cajfnj | General support | $18,000 |
| Seachange Capital Partners | General support | $18,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | General support | $18,000 |
| Urban Justice Center | General support | $15,000 |
| Youth Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Albert Einstein College | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys Club of America | General support | $10,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Partnership | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Georgia Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Leffell School | General support | $10,000 |
| Museum of Natural History | General support | $10,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | General support | $10,000 |
| U of Pennsylvania | General support | $10,000 |
| Orchestra of St Luke's | General support | $6,250 |
| Alef Et Preschool | General support | $5,000 |
| Asian American Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Beit Ruth | General support | $5,000 |
| Cancer Care | General support | $5,000 |
| Colombia Law School | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian P Friedman
- Daniel Friedman
- Julia Friedman
- Suzanne F Peck
Questions people ask
Does Brian P Friedman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Brian P Friedman Family Foundation give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Brian P Friedman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brian P Friedman (President), Daniel Friedman (Treasurer), Julia Friedman (Secretary) and Suzanne F Peck (Vice President).
What does Brian P Friedman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.