Friedel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Friedel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $360,000 in 130 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$360,000
- Number of grants130
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $350,000 the year before.
20% 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 | $329,882 | 110 | $7.0 million |
| 2024 | $350,000 | 120 | $7.5 million |
| 2025 | $360,000 | 130 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Friedel Family 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 Friedel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 42 | $141,860 |
| Arizona | 40 | $111,050 |
| New York | 12 | $49,500 |
| Nebraska | 4 | $25,750 |
| California | 9 | $12,450 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $6,150 |
| Illinois | 3 | $5,440 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $2,500 |
| Michigan | 2 | $1,450 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To fund daily operations | $35,000 |
| Individual | To fund daily operations | $20,000 |
| Individual | To fund daily operations | $18,000 |
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society | To fund daily opeartions | $15,250 |
| Arizona Kosher Food Panty | To fund daily operations | $15,000 |
| Hillel Jewish Student Center | To fund daily operations | $13,250 |
| DJCC Development Corp | To fund daily operations | $11,721 |
| Jewish National Fund | To fund daily operations | $11,500 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution | To fund daily operations | $10,000 |
| American Technion Society | To fund daily operations | $10,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | To fund daily operations | $8,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | To fund daily operations | $7,400 |
| Individual | To fund daily operations | $6,000 |
| Individual | To fund daily operations | $5,500 |
| Mobile Loaves and Fishes | To fund daily operations | $5,500 |
| Jewish Federations of North America | To fund daily operations | $5,250 |
| Individual | To fund daily operations | $5,100 |
| Caritas of Austin | To fund daily operations | $5,000 |
| Center for Jewish Philanthropy | To fund daily operations | $5,000 |
| Safe | To fund daily operations | $5,000 |
| North Shore Temple | To fund daily operations | $4,740 |
| Hebrew Free Loans of Austin | To fund daily operations | $4,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Omaha | To fund daily operations | $4,350 |
| Austin Community Foundation | To fund daily operations | $4,128 |
| Assistance League of Austin | To fund daily operations | $4,000 |
| Temple Beth Hillel | To fund daily operations | $3,800 |
| Individual | To fund daily operations | $3,550 |
| Adl-Austin Chapter | To fund daily operations | $3,500 |
| Bureau of Jewish Education - Greate | To fund daily operations | $3,500 |
| Meals on Wheels and More | To fund daily operations | $3,500 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Mueseum | To fund daily operations | $3,250 |
| American Friends of Sunrise Isreal | To fund daily operations | $3,000 |
| Austin Habitat for Humanity | To fund daily operations | $3,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Grea | To fund daily operations | $3,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | To fund daily operations | $2,850 |
| Individual | To fund daily operations | $2,661 |
| Birthright Isreal Foundation | To fund daily operations | $2,500 |
| Individual | To fund daily operations | $2,500 |
| Greene Family Camp | To fund daily operations | $2,500 |
| Individual | To fund daily operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynne F Gellman
- Randi F Jablin
- Steve Gellman
- Jay D Gellman
Questions people ask
Does Friedel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Friedel Family Foundation give?
$360,000 in tax year 2025, across 130 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Friedel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynne F Gellman (Secretary/Treas), Randi F Jablin (President), Steve Gellman (Vice President) and Jay D Gellman (Director).
What does Friedel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and education.