Ruth & Ralph Friedman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ruth & Ralph Friedman Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,400 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $7,500. 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$25,400
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$17,637
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $23,800 the year before.
7% 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 | $23,000 | 10 | $12,989 |
| 2024 | $23,800 | 14 | $14,139 |
| 2025 | $25,400 | 15 | $17,637 |
How to apply
Ruth & Ralph Friedman 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 Ruth & Ralph Friedman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $22,400 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $750 |
| California | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Land Trust | General | $7,500 |
| Adirondack Council | General | $6,000 |
| Adirondack Medical Center | General | $3,000 |
| Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks | General | $2,500 |
| Center for Inquiry | General | $1,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General | $1,000 |
| Paul Smith's College | General | $1,000 |
| Cary Institute of Ecosystems Studies | General | $750 |
| Young Center for Immigrant Childrens Right | General | $750 |
| Adirondack Historical Museum | General | $500 |
| Adirondack Sky Center & Abservatory | General | $500 |
| Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation | General | $250 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General | $250 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General | $250 |
| Academy of American Poets | General | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert E Friedman
Questions people ask
Does Ruth & Ralph Friedman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ruth & Ralph Friedman Foundation give?
$25,400 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Ruth & Ralph Friedman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert E Friedman (President).
What does Ruth & Ralph Friedman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.