The Friedman Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Friedman Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $119,600 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $18,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$119,600
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $123,500 the year before.
42% of its 2025 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 | $63,800 | 9 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $123,500 | 14 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $119,600 | 12 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Friedman 1407 Broadway 10th FL, New York, NY 10018 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 354-8550 |
| What to submit | On organization letterhead indicating activities & requirements |
What The Friedman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $67,600 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $47,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic | General fund | $18,000 |
| Chabad of Hoboken | General fund | $18,000 |
| Kav Lnoar Foundation | General fund | $18,000 |
| Chabad Center for Jewish Life | General fund | $16,200 |
| Yeshiva Gedola Luabvitch | General fund | $13,800 |
| Gambino Medical and Science Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Riverdale Jewish Center | General fund | $10,000 |
| American Committee for Shaarei Zedek Medical Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| United State Holocaust Memorial Museum | General fund | $5,000 |
| Urban Resource Institute | General fund | $3,600 |
| Jewish Education Center | General fund | $1,000 |
| Keren Esther Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark L Friedman
- Cheryl Friedman
- Jordan Friedman
- Matthew Friedman
Questions people ask
Does The Friedman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Friedman Family Foundation give?
$119,600 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Friedman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark L Friedman (President), Cheryl Friedman (Secretary & Treasurer), Jordan Friedman (Vice-Pres.) and Matthew Friedman (Vice-Pres.).
What does The Friedman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.