Ann B and Thomas L Friedman Family Foundation Ltd
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 43-2057377 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.7M
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$55.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
97% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $1,000,000 |
| Planet Word to Museum of Language Arts | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $500,000 |
| Aspen Music Festival and School | Aspen, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $285,000 |
| The Seed Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $226,000 |
| Kol Shalom | Rockville, MD | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $120,000 |
| National Public Radio | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $50,000 |
| Wamu885 American University Radio | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $50,000 |
| Weta | Arlington, VA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $50,000 |
| World Learning | Brattleboro, VT | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $30,000 |
| Brandeis University | Waltham, MA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $25,000 |
| Conservation International | Arlington, VA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $25,000 |
| The Donald J Trump and John F Kennedy Center for the Perfoming Arts | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $25,000 |
| Association of Marshall Scholars | Brooklyn, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $25,000 |
| Childrens Musuem of Manhattan | New York, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $25,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $20,000 |
| Foundations Inc | Mt Laurel, NJ | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $20,000 |
| Herzl Camp | Minneapolis, MN | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | North Bethesda, MD | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $20,000 |
| Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $20,000 |
| Consortium for Arts and Culture in America | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $20,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studios | Aspen, CO | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $15,000 |
| Basic Fund | Oakland, CA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $13,000 |
| Acumen Fund | New York, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| American Alliance of Museums | Arlington, VA | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| American Journalism Project | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| Downtown DC Foundation | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| First Tee-Greater Baltimore | Hunt Valley, MD | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| Friends of Zara's Center | Miami Beach, FL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| The News Literacy Project | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| The Viva School | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $10,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Lewiston, ME | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $7,500 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute | New York, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $7,500 |
| American University | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Live It Learn It | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | Lake Bluff, IL | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| The Abraham Initiatives | New York, NY | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Washington Urban Debate League | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Washingston, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| DC Public Library Foundation | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $5,000 |
| Operation Understanding DC | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $3,000 |
| Washington English Center | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $2,500 |
| Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $2,500 |
| Interfaith Works | Rockville, MD | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consortium for Arts and Culture in America | Washington, DC | All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities | $80,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,748,000 | 47 |
| 2024 | $1,906,500 | 52 |
| 2023 | $1,334,600 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611769349100201
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-2057377
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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