Private foundation · EIN 54-1741509 · Norfolk, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fannie Milton and Leslie Friedman Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Virginia. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $20K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $130K total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in Virginia. Stated restrictions: Must be a 501(c)(3) organization of charitable or educational purpose located in virginia.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$130K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in VA
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.9M

How to apply

Written request stating reason for application for grant. Contact: Leslie Friedman, 332 College Place, Norfolk, Va, 7576254137 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Must be a 501(c)(3) organization of charitable or educational purpose located in virginia.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Virginia Arts FestivalNorfolk, VASupport the arts through the generation of cultural tourism$100K
Virginia Stage CompanyNorfolk, VAEnrich, educate, and entertain the region through theatrical art$20K
Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital FoundationNorfolk, VAProvide funding for a palliative care program$10K

About this foundation

Fannie Milton and Leslie Friedman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Norfolk, Virginia, administered in care of Leslie 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 Fannie Milton and Leslie Friedman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written request stating reason for application for grant. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Fannie Milton and Leslie Friedman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $130K across 3 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Fannie Milton and Leslie Friedman Family Foundation give?

Virginia (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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