Private foundation · EIN 20-5599631 · New City, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lee and Maria Friedlander Familyfoundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $200K total, median $25K. 60% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$200K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NY
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2024

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arizona-Sonora Desert MuseumTucson, AZEducation$25K
Eakins Press FoundationNew York, NYEducation$25K
Education RocksDelray Beach, FLEducation$25K
National Park FoundationWashington, DCEducation$25K
Our Lady Queen of AngelsNew York, NYEducation$25K
Regis High SchoolNew York, NYEducation$25K
Regis High SchoolNew York, NYEducation$25K
Parkinson's FoundationNew York, NYPublic health$10K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNPublic health$10K
Bonnie Youth ClubBrooklyn, NYEducation$5,000

By state: New York 6 · Arizona 1 · Florida 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Lee and Maria Friedlander Familyfoundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New City, New York, administered in care of Lee Friedlander, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lee and Maria Friedlander Familyfoundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lee and Maria Friedlander Familyfoundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $200K across 10 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Lee and Maria Friedlander Familyfoundation give?

New York (6 grants), Arizona (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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