Private foundation · EIN 52-1953450 · Towson, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Louis and Phyllis Friedman 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 29 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $10K. 93% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
29
$1.0M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MD
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Greater Baltimore Medical CenterBaltimore, MDL&p friedman building$300K
Stevenson UniversityStevenson, MDP c friedman concert hall$200K
Assistance Ctr of Towson ChurchesTowson, MDPurchase new building$100K
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore IncBaltimore, MDDept. of physical med & rehab$61K
Carson Scholars FundTowson, MDReading room projects$55K
Upper Chesapeake Health FoundationBel Air, MDEmergency dept reception area$50K
Greater Baltimore Medical CenterBaltimore, MDPatient rooms$40K
Jewish Comm Ctr of Gr BaltimoreOwings Mills, MDJ camps$30K
Associated Jewish CharitiesBaltimore, MDOperations$25K
Community Foundation of Harford CoBel Air, MDStack & store harford community fund$25K
Univ of MD Baltimore FoundationBaltimore, MDR fuld nephrology endowment$25K
Univ of MD School of Social WorkBaltimore, MDStudent support$25K
Animal Rescue New OrleansNew Orleans, LAOperations$10K
Boys' Latin School of MarylandBaltimore, MDArt room, smith hall$10K
Carson Scholars FundTowson, MDAnnual banquet$10K
Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer CenterBaltimore, MDL&p friedman fund$10K
Maryland Food BankBaltimore, MDLawyers campaign against hunger$10K
Chai Comprehensive Housing AssistBaltimore, MDOperations$6,225
Chizuk Amuno CongregationBaltimore, MDOperations$5,000
Living Classrooms FoundationBaltimore, MDOperations$5,000
Osteogenesis Imperfecta FoundationPhiladelphia, PAOperations$5,000
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore IncBaltimore, MDL&p friedman child life fund$5,000
Beth Am SynagogueBaltimore, MDOpen doors annual fund$2,500
Bolton Street SynagogueBaltimore, MDM zabner youth education fund$2,500
Francis S Key Elemmid School PTOBaltimore, MDAnnual campaign$2,500
Maryland SPCABaltimore, MDOperations$2,500
Santa's Helpers AnonymousPhoenix, MDOperations$2,500
University of MD School of LawBaltimore, MDOperations$2,000
Special Olympics of MarylandBaltimore, MDOperations$750

By state: Maryland 27 · Louisiana 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Louis and Phyllis Friedman Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Towson, Maryland, administered in care of Louis F Friedman, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Louis and Phyllis Friedman Foundation Inc 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 Louis and Phyllis Friedman Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.0M across 29 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Louis and Phyllis Friedman Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (27 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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