Fridman-Hellman Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Fridman-Hellman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $129,200 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $29,500. 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$129,200
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$29,500
- Assets-$2,015
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was down from $166,050 the year before.
28% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $116,620 | 23 | $174,129 |
| 2024 | $166,050 | 23 | $5,225 |
| 2025 | $129,200 | 18 | -$2,015 |
How to apply
Fridman-Hellman 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 Fridman-Hellman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1,800 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $106,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $8,000 |
| California | 2 | $7,400 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mesivta Ateres Yaakov | Support jewish school | $29,500 |
| Hashevaynu | Make all jews who pass through its doors feel like cherished members of the family who know that their problems are our problems and their joys are our joys. | $17,000 |
| Bais Yaackov of Queens | Support jewish school | $15,000 |
| Girls Town Jerusalem Inc - Bayith Lepleitot | To provide shelter to orphan girls in jersusalem | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Netiv Aryeh | To support regilous education | $10,000 |
| Camp Morasha | To further donee's exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| American Friends of Biala Instutions | To support the jewish community | $5,000 |
| Amudim Community Resources | Serving community members in time of need | $5,000 |
| Congregation Ohel Torah | House of worship | $5,000 |
| Colel Chabad | Provides life preserving assistance to the neediest people in israel regardless of gender, age, marital status, ethnicity or religious observance. | $4,000 |
| Camp Hasc | To support hebrew academy for special children | $2,500 |
| Dolphin Cycling Challenge | Supports cancer research | $2,500 |
| Jewish Wisdom Foundation | House of worship | $2,500 |
| The Chevra Gemach | To further donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| The Friends of the Pittsburgh Institutions | Support jewish education | $2,400 |
| Jroots | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,800 |
| RCCS | To support cancer patients | $1,000 |
| Lapid Yeshiva Inc | To further donee's exempt purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Hellman
Questions people ask
Does Fridman-Hellman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fridman-Hellman Foundation Inc give?
$129,200 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Fridman-Hellman Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Hellman (Chairman).
What does Fridman-Hellman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.