Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $143,550 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $24,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$143,550
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$275,236
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $108,050 the year before.
15% of its 2024 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 | $108,050 | 47 | $186,998 |
| 2024 | $143,550 | 39 | $275,236 |
How to apply
Leonard and Teresa Friedman 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 Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 26 | $92,550 |
| New York | 4 | $40,550 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $5,300 |
| California | 3 | $4,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $350 |
| Michigan | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Torch Torah Outreach Resources | Charitable | $24,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Emery Weiner School | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Friends of Idf | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Happy Lungs Project | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Israel | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Congregation Beth Yeshurun | Charitable | $3,500 |
| American Technion Society | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Dean Bible Ministries Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Thgaac | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Gulf Meadows Church | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | Charitable | $2,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Methodist Hospital | Charitable | $2,000 |
| One With Israel | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Stand by US | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Aishel House | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Goldberg Montessori School | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ben Gurion University | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Houston Zoo | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Houston | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Seven Acres Jewish Care | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Texas Heart Institute | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Houston Jewish Community Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| ISRAEL21C | Charitable | $500 |
| Hillsdale College | Charitable | $300 |
| Parkinsons Research Foundation | Charitable | $300 |
| American Society for Yad Vashem | Charitable | $250 |
| Holcaust Memorial National | Charitable | $250 |
| Leadership Institute | Charitable | $250 |
| Judicial Watch | Charitable | $200 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Charitable | $200 |
| Childrens Museum of Houston | Charitable | $150 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Charitable | $150 |
| Jack Segal Academy of Beth Yeshuron | Charitable | $100 |
| Heritage Foundation | Charitable | $100 |
| National Alliance of Mental Health | Charitable | $100 |
| SPCA | Charitable | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Leonard Edward Friedman
- Teresa H Friedman
- Michael Lawrence Friedman
Questions people ask
Does Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation give?
$143,550 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Leonard Edward Friedman (Vice President/Direc), Teresa H Friedman (President/Director) and Michael Lawrence Friedman (Secretary/Treas./Dir).
What does Leonard and Teresa Friedman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.