Private foundation · EIN 27-1430745 · Water Mill, New York

Fredman Family Foundation Inc

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: 49 grants paid, $2.3M total, median $30K. 31% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
49
$2.3M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in NY
31%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$52M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Breakthrough CollaborativeOakland, CATo provide academic, college-access and peer-monitoring programs to help under-sourced students succeed in college.$250K
University of Miami School of LawCoral Gables, FLDonation to support the environmental justice clinic/lecturer fund at university of miami school of law. the foundation provides rights edu…$125K
EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CATo help preserve magnificent places and wildlife, to advance clean energy, and to combat climate change.$100K
Paddlers for HumanityEast Hampton, NYPaddlers for humanity is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in east hampton, ny that raises money and awareness for…$100K
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NYTo support leadership in ensuring the provision of comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services$100K
The Nature ConservatoryArlington, VADonation for the plant a billion trees campaign in order to filter clean air, provide fresh drinking water, help curb climate change, save…$100K
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCDonation to support wildlife conservation around the world.$100K
Brennan Center for JusticeNew York, NYTo provide support to improve the american systems of democracy and justice$75K
GivewellOakland, CATo provide support in improving the quality of life$70K
The Life You Can SaveSequim, WATo make smart giving simple by recommending charities that save or improve the most lives per dollar and making it easy for donors to suppo…$60K
The Troy Andrews Foundation IncNew Orleans, LATo support the fredman music institute which provides music education programs to children to foster continual learning.$60K
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CATo assist in the organization's mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergency situations by mobilizing…$55K
Village Enterprise Fund IncSan Carlos, CATo end extreme poverty in rural africa through entrepreneurship and innovation.$54K
Everytown for Gun Safety Support FundNew York, NYTo support improvement of understanding of the causes of gun violence and help to reduce it$50K
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYTo enable people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.…$50K
Open Space InstituteNew York, NYTo support the protection of land in the eastern u.s.$50K
Robin Hood FoundationNew York, NYDonation to support the most effective poverty fighting programs in nyc$50K
Sandy Hook Promise FoundationNewtown, CTTo provide support to educating and empowering youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities$50K
The Literacy ProjectGreenfield, MATo provide adult basic education programs and opportunities that support participants to engage meaningfully and equitably in the economic,…$50K
Youthpower365Avon, COThe foundation provides year-round extended learning opportunities that empower and educate the youth and families of eagle county from cra…$50K
Old-Growth Forest NetworkEaston, MDTo help establish a national network of treasured forests where all generations can experience native biodiversity and the beauty of nature.$40K
Columbia UniversityNew York, NYTo provide academic support$36K
Fistula FoundationSan Jose, CAOur care networks in the democratic republic of congo, kenya, and zambia represent the future of fistula treatment and the path forward for…$36K
The New Israel FundWashington, DCTo provide equality and democracy for all israelis.$36K
Alice's KidsMount Vernon, VADonation to enhance the self-esteem of children in need by providing them with targeted individual assistance to facilitate their participa…$30K
Malaria Consortium USHermitage, PATo save lives and improve health in africa and asia, through evidence-based programs that combat targeted diseases and promote universal he…$30K
Physicians for Human RightsNew York, NYTo assist in the organization's mission which works at the intersection of medicine, science, and law to secure justice and universal human…$30K
Bridgehamptom Child Care & Recreation CenterBridgehamptom, NYTo assist in the organization's mission of delivering the highest quality childcare, youth and adult development services to lower income f…$25K
CodeartMiami, FLDonation to encourage girls to study computer science by delighting and inspiring them with the creative possibilities of computer programm…$25K
Colorado Open LandsLakewood, COTo preserve the significant open lands and natural heritage of colorado through private and public partnerships, innovative land conservati…$25K
Hudson River Maritime MuseumKingston, NYTo support education and preservation$25K
Mi VecinosPalm Springs, FLTo help the empowerment and improvement of minority communities in florida$25K
Retreat IncEast Hampton, NYTo support retreat inc which provides safety, shelter, and support for victims of domestic abuse and to break the cycle of family violence$25K
Snow Leopard TrustSeattle, WADonation to support snow leopard conservation.$25K
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USALaguna Hills, CADonation to support wildlife conservation around the world.$25K
Vilar Performing Arts CenterBeaver Creek, CODonation to support the performing arts center in the heart of colorado's beaver creek resort.$25K
Walking Mountains Science CenterAvon, CODonation to support and inspire environmental stewardship and sustainability through natural science education$25K
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DCTo provide meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises$25K
Council on Strategic RisksWashington, DCTo provide support in anticipating, analyzing and addressing core systematic risks to security in the 21st century$20K
Northern Jaguar ProjectTucson, AZTo provide support for the preservation and recovery of the world's northernmost population of the jaguar and its natural habitat$20K
Rocky Mountain WildDenver, COTo assist the protection, connection, and restoration of wildlife and wild lands in the southern rocky mountain region$20K
University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MNTo support the university of minnesota with a mission to connect passion with possibility, inspire generosity, and support greatness.$20K
Elizabeth Street GardenNew York, NYTo support protection and preservation of the elizabeth street garden$18K
Jane's Due ProcessAustin, TNTo assist in providing information and assistance for pregnant minors in texas$18K
Western Resource AdvocatesBoulder, CODonation to preserve the west's land, air, and water to ensure that vibrant communities exist in balance with nature.$18K
American Friends of Combatants for PeaceNew York, NYTo support the mission of combatants for peace, which is a grassroots movement of israelis and palenstinians, working together to end the o…$15K
Rainforest TrustWarrenton, VATo provide support to the rainforest trust which saves endangered wildlife and our planet by creating protected reserves$15K
Iowa Abortion Access FundCedar Rapids, IATo assist iowa and western illinois residents for unmet medical expenses$8,000
Hudson Valley Bluegrass AssociationPoughkeepsie, NYTo promote bluegrass and related acoustic music in the hudson valley$2,500

By state: New York 15 · California 7 · District of Columbia 4 · Florida 3 · Colorado 6 · Virginia 3

About this foundation

Fredman Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Water Mill, New York, administered in care of Kerin McCarthy Fredman, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Fredman Family Foundation Inc 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 Fredman Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.3M across 49 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Fredman Family Foundation Inc give?

New York (15 grants), California (7 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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