Private foundation · EIN 35-2575273 · Redondo Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Frieda Berlinski 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $285K total, median $50K. 60% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$285K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CA
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Klcs Educational FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support for public broadcasting$112K
Public Media Group of SocalBurbank, CAGeneral support for public broadcasting$75K
Greater Washington Educational TeleArlington, VAStudent reporting labsCommunities of Color Initiative$50K
Sdsu Research Foundation KpbsSan Diego, CAGeneral support for public broadcasting$25K
Wqed MultimediaPittsburgh, PAoperating costs & film academy grants$23K

By state: California 3 · Virginia 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Frieda Berlinski Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Redondo Beach, California, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Frieda Berlinski Foundation 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 Frieda Berlinski Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $285K across 5 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Frieda Berlinski Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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