Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $207,321 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,877 and the largest $45,000. 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$207,321
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,877
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $130,772 the year before.
17% 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 | $87,535 | 35 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $130,772 | 44 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $207,321 | 39 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Robert & Linda 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 Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $173,352 |
| Florida | 3 | $20,719 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Fund of Israel | General | $45,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva | General | $17,000 |
| Kravis Center | General | $15,219 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General | $15,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Fdn | General | $15,000 |
| White Plains Hospital | General | $10,000 |
| Jewish Policy Center | General | $7,500 |
| New York Historical Society | General | $7,500 |
| Playing for Pink | General | $5,325 |
| Baruch College Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of the Berkshires | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $5,000 |
| Pediatric Cancer Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center | General | $5,000 |
| Selfhelp Community Service Fdn | General | $5,000 |
| Tanglewood | General | $5,000 |
| Temple Israel Center | General | $5,000 |
| Jewish Fed of Palm Beach County | General | $3,500 |
| Crohn's and Colitis Fdn | General | $3,000 |
| Temple Beth David | General | $2,877 |
| Individual | General | $2,400 |
| Frenchman's Creek Charities Fdn | General | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defence Force | General | $2,000 |
| Israel Tennis Center Fdn | General | $2,000 |
| Jinsa | General | $2,000 |
| Phipps Community Development | General | $1,500 |
| Colby College | General | $1,000 |
| Greater Ny Councils Boys Scouts of | General | $1,000 |
| Hillel at Baruch College | General | $1,000 |
| Lustgarten Fdn | General | $1,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General | $600 |
| Empire Center for Public Policy | General | $500 |
| Gilda's Club | General | $500 |
| Wall Street Synagogue | General | $300 |
| Hebrew Institute of White Plains | General | $250 |
| Individual | General | $250 |
| Alumni Association of Ccny | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A Friedman
- Linda S Friedman
- David M Friedman
Questions people ask
Does Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation give?
$207,321 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,877.
Who runs Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert A Friedman (Trustee), Linda S Friedman (Trustee) and David M Friedman (Trustee).
What does Robert & Linda Friedman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.