Stephen and Amandine Freidheim Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stephen and Amandine Freidheim Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 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$3.0 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.5 million the year before.
32% of its 2024 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 | $7.5 million | 36 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 31 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
Stephen and Amandine Freidheim 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 Stephen and Amandine Freidheim Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $2.0 million |
| Connecticut | 2 | $920,474 |
| Colorado | 1 | $75,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $27,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $12,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $7,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| French Institute Alliance Francaise | General support | $1.0 million |
| Yale University | General support | $900,474 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | General support | $600,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | General support | $174,700 |
| Partnership Schools | General support | $100,000 |
| US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation | General support | $75,000 |
| St Bernard's School Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | General support | $20,000 |
| Elm City Internationals | General support | $20,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $17,000 |
| Georgetown University | General support | $15,000 |
| Northwestern University | General support | $15,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | General support | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | General support | $10,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | General support | $7,500 |
| University of Notre Dame | General support | $7,500 |
| The British Schools and Universities Foundation | General support | $6,000 |
| Bright Point | General support | $5,000 |
| Columbia University | General support | $5,000 |
| Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| The O'Connell House | General support | $5,000 |
| Thunderbrid School of Global Management | General support | $5,000 |
| Mary's Meals | General support | $3,000 |
| Daniel's Music Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Lost Tree Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Pencils 4 Kids | General support | $2,000 |
| African Dream Academy Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Eliza Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | General support | $1,000 |
| Empower Youth Corp | General support | $1,000 |
| Swim Across America | General support | $500 |
| Teach for America | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen C Freidheim
- Amandine Lesaffre
- Lynn Waunford-Brown
- Marguerite Freidheim
- Cyrus Freidheim
- Scott Freidheim
Questions people ask
Does Stephen and Amandine Freidheim Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephen and Amandine Freidheim Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Stephen and Amandine Freidheim Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen C Freidheim (Chairman), Amandine Lesaffre (Board Member), Lynn Waunford-Brown (President) and Marguerite Freidheim (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Stephen and Amandine Freidheim Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.