Private foundation · EIN 83-2838067 · Tiburon, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Carolyn and Peter 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: 13 grants paid, $401K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$401K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Huckleberry Youth ProgramSan Francisco, CASupport programs$100K
Marin Food BankSan Francisco, CASupport programs$50K
Bel-Tib Library FoundationTiburon, CASupport programs$50K
Marin Community FoundationNovato, CASupport programs$41K
Tiburon Sunset Rotary Club FoundationTiburon, CASupport programs$25K
Warm WishesSan Rafael, CASupport programs$25K
Boots to BooksSan Francisco, CASupport programs$25K
Marin Community ClincsNovato, CASupport programs$25K
Adopt a FamilySan Rafael, CASupport programs$15K
Global Book ExchangeSan Rafael, CASupport programs$15K
Marin Housing for AllSan Rafael, CASupport programs$15K
Wisdom InternationalSausalito, CASupport programs$10K
The Way to My HeartSan Rafael, CASupport programs$5,000

About this foundation

Carolyn and Peter Friedman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tiburon, California, administered in care of David Bennett Cpa, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Carolyn and Peter 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 Carolyn and Peter Friedman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $401K across 13 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Carolyn and Peter Friedman Foundation give?

California (13 grants), per its latest filing.

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