Private foundation · EIN 45-4639415 · Towson, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Semyon and Janna Friedman 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: 4 grants paid, $200K total, median $20K. 25% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$200K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MD
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Technion SocietyNew York, NYMedical education$150K
Johns Hopkins University & MedicineBaltimore, MDMedical research$20K
Weill Cornell MedicalNew York, NYMedical education$20K
American Friends of Hebrew UniversityNew York, NYEducational reserach$10K

By state: New York 3 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Semyon and Janna Friedman Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Towson, Maryland, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Semyon and Janna Friedman 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 Semyon and Janna Friedman Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $200K across 4 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Semyon and Janna Friedman Family Foundation Inc give?

New York (3 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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