Fraydun Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Fraydun Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $280,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$280,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$13.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $593,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $593,500 | 14 | $12.5 million |
| 2024 | $280,500 | 12 | $13.6 million |
How to apply
Fraydun 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 Fraydun Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2 | $110,000 |
| New York | 7 | $108,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life Time Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Douglas & Kaisa Levine Charitable Foundation Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Children's Theatre Company | General support | $45,000 |
| The Peace Studio | General support | $35,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| The South Fork Natural History Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| Twin Cities Film Festival | General support | $10,000 |
| Westover School Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| The Cell Theatre Co | General support | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Natal Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Feeding America | General support | $2,000 |
| Council for Unity | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fraydun Manocherian
- Jennifer Manocherian
- Kimberly Manocherian
Questions people ask
Does Fraydun Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fraydun Foundation Inc give?
$280,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Fraydun Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Fraydun Manocherian (Director), Jennifer Manocherian (Director) and Kimberly Manocherian (Director).
What does Fraydun Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.