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The M&p Fried Foundation

Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 134126144

The M&p Fried Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $115,712 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 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 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $110,950 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$65,7206$3.5 million
2024$110,9506$3.6 million
2025$115,7126$4.0 million

How to apply

The M&p Fried 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The M&p Fried Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York6$115,712

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, NY
For the preservation and advancement of art$100,000
Misc Donation 500 or Under
New York, NY
Medical research & books$5,712
Barnard College
New York, NY
To assist in maintaining high educational standard$5,000
Ny Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY
For medical research of disease prevention$3,000
Lenox Hill Hospital
New York, NY
For medical research of disease prevention$1,000
Foundation for the Prev Treat Eye
New York, NY
For medical research of disease prevention$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The M&p Fried Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The M&p Fried Foundation give?

$115,712 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.

Who runs The M&p Fried Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Patricia Fried (Trustee) and Marietta Fried (Trustee).

What does The M&p Fried Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.

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