Private foundation · EIN 84-1387798 · Cherry Hl Vlg, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Karl Friedman Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $233K total, median $53K. 100% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$233K
Median grant
$53K
Stays in CO
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Rose Community FoundationDenver, COCommunity outreach$127K
Aspen Community FoundationBasalt, COCommunity outreach$100K
Denver Health FoundationDenver, COCommunity health outreach$5,000
Childrens Hospital FoundationAurora, COChildren's health$500

About this foundation

Karl Friedman Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cherry Hl Vlg, Colorado, administered in care of Karl Friedman, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Karl Friedman Family Foundation 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 Karl Friedman Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $233K across 4 grants, a median of $53K.

Where does Karl Friedman Family Foundation give?

Colorado (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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