Friedlander Family Fund
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 31-6023791 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$21.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,250 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MELISSA LACORTE |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 VINE STREET SUITE 2100, CINCINNATI OH 45202 |
| Phone | 5136214612 |
| Form and materials | A SIMPLE ONE PAGE LETTER IS MOST EFFECTIVE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MOSTLY GREATER CINCINNATI AREA PREFER HUMAN SERVICES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
51% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Family Assistance Association | Boulder, CO | General fund | $185,000 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio | CIncinnati, OH | General fund | $100,000 |
| Artworks | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation Serving Boulder County | Boulder, CO | General fund | $50,000 |
| Hilside Trust | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $50,000 |
| Mercantile Library - Capital Drives | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $50,000 |
| Univ of Cinti Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $50,000 |
| Ensemble Theater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati Ballet | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $25,000 |
| Green Umbrella Dba Crown Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $25,000 |
| LA Soupe | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $25,000 |
| Childrens Theater of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $20,000 |
| Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center | Longmont, CO | General fund | $20,000 |
| Community Food Share | Louisville, CO | General fund | $20,000 |
| Contemporary Arts Center | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $20,000 |
| Leaders of the 21St Century | Newark, NJ | General fund | $20,000 |
| ARTSWAVE (formerly Fine Arts Fund) | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $17,000 |
| Morton Arboretum | Chicago, IL | General fund | $16,667 |
| Congregation Beth Adam | Loveland, OH | General fund | $15,000 |
| Univ of Oregon Alumni Assn | Eugene, OR | General fund | $12,500 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | General fund | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Cotati, CA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | Washington, DC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Tucson, AZ | General fund | $10,000 |
| Cet Tv -Ch 48 Pbs | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Clean Water Actionclean Water Fund | Washington, DC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Compassion & Choices | Etna, NH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation (Gr Cinti Chapter) | Worthington, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Docters Without Borders Msf | Hagerstown, MD | General fund | $10,000 |
| Energy Outreach Colorado | Denver, CO | General fund | $10,000 |
| Families Helping Familiesbridge Commun | Naperville, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | Merrifield, VA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Allenwood, NJ | General fund | $10,000 |
| International Wolf Center | Minneapolis, MN | General fund | $10,000 |
| Islamic Relief USA | Alexandria, VA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | New York, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Middle East Childrens Alliance | Berkeley, CA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Morton Arboretum | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Sw Ohio Region | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Topeka, KS | General fund | $10,000 |
| Colorado Public Radio | Centennial, CO | General fund | $7,500 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | General fund | $7,500 |
| Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $6,500 |
| Boulder Valley Womens Health Center Inc | Boulder, CO | General fund | $6,250 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General fund | $6,250 |
| Activities Beyond the Classroom | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Assoc of Gr Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Crayons to Computers | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| New School Montessori | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Sam Hubbard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Taft Museum of Art | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Xavier University Women's Golf | Cincinnati, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Youth on Course | Monterey, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,239,567 | 68 |
| 2023 | $1,548,917 | 65 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349100434
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6023791
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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