Private foundation · EIN 64-0941529 · Red Bluff, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $135K total, median $17K. 20% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$135K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in CA
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
AfmdaNew York, NYSupport of charitable organization$20K
Shriners Children's HospitalSacramento, CASupport of charitable organization$20K
St Jude's Childrens HospitalMemphis, TNSupport of charitable organization$20K
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYSupport of charitable organization$20K
Wounded WarriorsJacksonville, FLSupport of charitable organization$20K
Raymond James Charitable Endowment FundSt Petersburg, FLSupport of charitable organization$14K
Raymond James Charitable Endowment FundSt Petersburg, FLSupport of charitable organization$9,169
Hebrew Union CongregationGreenville, MSSupport of charitable organization$7,500
PathRed Bluff, CASupport of charitable organization$3,000
Hebrew Union CemeteryGreenville, MSSupport of charitable organization$1,500

By state: Florida 3 · New York 2 · California 2 · Tennessee 1 · Mississippi 2

About this foundation

Friedman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Red Bluff, California, administered in care of Jeff R Tarver, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 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 Friedman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $135K across 10 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Friedman Foundation give?

Florida (3 grants), New York (2 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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