Friedlander Family Fund
Accepts applications
Friedlander Family Fund is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $185,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$185,000
- Assets$21.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $1.5 million | 65 | $19.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 68 | $21.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Melissa Lacorte 600 Vine Street Suite 2100, Cincinnati, OH 45202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 621-4612 |
| What to submit | A simple one page letter is most effective |
| Restrictions | Mostly greater cincinnati area prefer human services |
What Friedlander Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 33 | $696,000 |
| Colorado | 10 | $318,750 |
| Illinois | 3 | $36,667 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $27,150 |
| California | 3 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $12,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $12,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Family Assistance Association | General fund | $185,000 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio | General fund | $100,000 |
| Artworks | General fund | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | General fund | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | General fund | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation Serving Boulder County | General fund | $50,000 |
| Hilside Trust | General fund | $50,000 |
| Mercantile Library - Capital Drives | General fund | $50,000 |
| Univ of Cinti Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Ensemble Theater Cincinnati | General fund | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | General fund | $25,000 |
| Green Umbrella DBA Crown Cincinnati | General fund | $25,000 |
| La Soupe | General fund | $25,000 |
| Childrens Theater of Cincinnati | General fund | $20,000 |
| Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center | General fund | $20,000 |
| Community Food Share | General fund | $20,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | General fund | $20,000 |
| Leaders of the 21st Century | General fund | $20,000 |
| ARTSWAVE (formerly Fine Arts Fund) | General fund | $17,000 |
| Morton Arboretum | General fund | $16,667 |
| Congregation Beth Adam | General fund | $15,000 |
| Univ of Oregon Alumni Assn | General fund | $12,500 |
| American Indian College Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | General fund | $10,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | General fund | $10,000 |
| Carter Center | General fund | $10,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | General fund | $10,000 |
| Cet TV -Ch 48 PBS | General fund | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | General fund | $10,000 |
| Clean Water Actionclean Water Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| Compassion & Choices | General fund | $10,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation (GR Cinti Chapter) | General fund | $10,000 |
| Docters Without Borders MSF | General fund | $10,000 |
| Energy Outreach Colorado | General fund | $10,000 |
| Families Helping Familiesbridge Commun | General fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | General fund | $10,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | General fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melissa M la Corte
- Ellen Friedlander
- David Friedlander
- Lynne Friedlander
Questions people ask
Does Friedlander Family Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Friedlander Family Fund give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Friedlander Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Melissa M la Corte (Secy/Treas), Ellen Friedlander (Vp/Director), David Friedlander (Vp/Director) and Lynne Friedlander (Pres/Director).
What does Friedlander Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.