Eliot and Cynthia Fried Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 26-3234971 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$20K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$32K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
6% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Emanu-El of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | General support | $3,500 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Opera | San Francisco, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | San Francisco, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | General support | $2,000 |
| Cpmc Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Glaucoma Research Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Jazz Organization | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Schools of Sacred Heart | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| St Ignatias Church | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Pierce's Pledge | San Francisco, CA | General support | $500 |
| Kdfc Radio | San Francisco, CA | General support | $400 |
| San Francisco Conservatory of Music | San Francisco, CA | General support | $250 |
| Kqed Public Television | San Francisco, CA | General support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,850 | 16 |
| 2023 | $9,950 | 7 |
| 2022 | $17,200 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503229349100530
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3234971
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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