Leopold & Ruth Friedman Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6083713 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$119K
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$750
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $2,500.
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
76% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart 911 Fund | Newark, NJ | Charitable | $11,000 |
| JCC of Greater Rochester Inc | Rochester, NY | Charitable | $10,600 |
| Caf (Challenged Athletes Foundation | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Central Synagogue | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters - Ma | Boston, MA | Charitable | $5,500 |
| Kehillat Israel | Pacific Palisades, CA | Charitable | $4,930 |
| Temple Micah | Denver, CO | Charitable | $3,820 |
| Nh Food Bank | Manchester, NH | Charitable | $3,740 |
| Temple B'rith Kodesh | Rochester, NY | Charitable | $3,100 |
| Sharp Healthcare Foundation | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Home Health & Hospice Care | Merrimack, NH | Charitable | $2,600 |
| Prescott Park Arts Festival | Portsmouth, NH | Charitable | $2,600 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Manchester | Manchester, NH | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Casa of Nh | Manchester, NH | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Girls Inc of New Hampshire | Nashua, NH | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Good News Garage | Manchester, NH | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Hampshire College | Amherst, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Palace Theatres | Manchester, NH | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Upper Valley Snowsports Foundation | Enfield, NH | Charitable | $2,360 |
| Sternberg Loop JCC | Denver, CO | Charitable | $2,041 |
| Cobalt Abortion Fund | Denver, CO | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Birmingham Jewish Federation | Birmingham, AL | Charitable | $1,800 |
| YMCA of Metro Denver | Denver, CO | Charitable | $1,566 |
| Worthy Beyond Purpose | Tarzana, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,300 |
| Colorado Public Radio | Centennial, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Intown Concord | Concord, NH | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Misercordia Heart of Mercy | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nashua Police Athletic League | Nashua, NH | Charitable | $1,000 |
| New Hope Cattle Dogs Rescue | Aurora, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nh Scot | Concord, NH | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Nrdc | Merrifield, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Ecodharm Retreat Cen | Niwot, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $750 |
| Food Link | Rochester, NY | Charitable | $750 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Charitable | $750 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Charitable | $750 |
| Sarah Grace Foundation | Hicksville, NY | Charitable | $700 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Boston, MA | Charitable | $600 |
| Israel Relief Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $540 |
| Goucher College | Baltimore, MD | Charitable | $500 |
| Kids Need More | Amityville, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Rally Sound | Norwich, CT | Charitable | $500 |
| Scpr | Pasadena, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Charitable | $500 |
| University of Rochester | Rochester, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Moses Brown School Foundation | Providence, RI | Charitable | $400 |
| University of Rochester Med School | Rochester, NY | Charitable | $400 |
| Wxxi | Rochester, NY | Charitable | $350 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable | $300 |
| Lacma | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $250 |
| New 2You Dog Rescue | Rochester, NY | Charitable | $250 |
| Pbs Southern California | Costa Mesa, CA | Charitable | $250 |
| The Lange Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $250 |
| Tree People | Beverly Hills, CA | Charitable | $250 |
| United Way of Greater Rochester | Rochester, NY | Charitable | $250 |
| Denver Foundation | Denver, CO | Charitable | $235 |
| Action Against Hunger | New York, NY | Charitable | $200 |
| Environmental Defence Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable | $200 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | Charitable | $200 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119,307 | 68 |
| 2023 | $131,524 | 63 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349101822
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6083713
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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