The Nancy Friday Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Nancy Friday Foundation is a private foundation in Rockville Centre, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $635,000 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $63,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$635,000
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$63,000
- Assets$12.6 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was down from $671,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $480,000 | 46 | $11.0 million |
| 2024 | $671,000 | 59 | $11.4 million |
| 2025 | $635,000 | 55 | $12.6 million |
How to apply
The Nancy Friday 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 The Nancy Friday Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 39 | $473,500 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $47,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,500 |
| California | 1 | $16,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $14,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $11,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masterworks Theater Company Inc | General support | $63,000 |
| Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center | General support | $25,000 |
| Hunts Point Alliance for Children | General support | $25,000 |
| New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation | General support | $25,000 |
| Pioneer School of Drama Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| The Leffell School | General support | $25,000 |
| Foundation for the Open Eye | General support | $20,000 |
| Pen America | General support | $20,000 |
| Wildaid | General support | $16,000 |
| George Street Playhouse | General support | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (Fidf) | General support | $14,000 |
| Church of St Thomas More - Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady | General support | $12,000 |
| The Harlem School of the Arts | General support | $12,000 |
| Church of the Heavenly Rest | General support | $11,500 |
| Shiawassee Arts Center | General support | $11,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | General support | $10,500 |
| Amas Musical Theatre | General support | $10,000 |
| Americas Vetdogs - the Veterans K9 Corps Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Bridgetown Conservatory of Musical Theatre | General support | $10,000 |
| Bushwick Starr | General support | $10,000 |
| Developing Artists Theatre Co | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Happy Days Pet Rescue Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | General support | $10,000 |
| Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Social Tees Animal Rescue Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| The Anti-Defamation League (Adl) | General support | $10,000 |
| The Tank | General support | $10,000 |
| Theater Mitu Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Theatre Development Fund (TDF) | General support | $9,500 |
| 54 Below Inc | General support | $9,000 |
| Cape May Stage | General support | $9,000 |
| Crossroads Theater | General support | $9,000 |
| East Lynne Theatre Company | General support | $9,000 |
| Page 73 Productions | General support | $9,000 |
| Peoples Theatre Project Inc | General support | $9,000 |
| Sing for Your Seniors Inc | General support | $8,500 |
| Financial Lyfe Cycle Education Corp | General support | $8,000 |
| Signature Theatre | General support | $8,000 |
| Woodstock Farm Sanctuary | General support | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Cepler
- Eric Krebs
- Julie Allen
Questions people ask
Does The Nancy Friday Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Nancy Friday Foundation give?
$635,000 in tax year 2025, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Nancy Friday Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Cepler (Trustee), Eric Krebs (Trustee) and Julie Allen (Trustee).
What does The Nancy Friday Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.