Private foundation · EIN 31-1629811 · Houston, Texas

Friedman Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $425K total, median $425K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$425K
Median grant
$425K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Attachment 99Houston, TXGeneral funds$425K

About this foundation

Friedman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Km Johnson Pc, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Friedman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Friedman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $425K across 1 grants, a median of $425K.

Where does Friedman Foundation give?

Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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