Lisa and Maury Friedman Foundation
Historical FunderAgoura Hills, California · EIN 20-1380310 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $107 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LISA AND MAURY FRIEDMAN FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 29480 BERTRAND DRIVE, AGOURA HILLS CA 91301 |
| Phone | 8188653000 |
| LISA@FRIEDMANFOUNDATION.NET | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO LISA@FRIEDMANFOUNDATION.NETINFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED IS TO FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS AND FORM AS PROVIDED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. THIS IS TO INCLUDE DETAILED INFORMATION IN THE COVER SHEET, BACKGROUND OF THE ORGANIZATION, FUNDING REQUEST WITH PROJECT DESCRIPTION, EVALUATION, AND OTHER SPECIFIC ATTACHMENTS AS LISTED. |
| Deadlines | SEMI-ANNUAL - BY APRIL 1ST OR OCTOBER 1ST |
| Restrictions | ALL AWARDS ARE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD. APPLICANTS MUST BE CLASSIFIED AS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3)OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND AS PUBLIC CHARITIES UNDER SECTION 509(A)OF THAT CODE.GRANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR PROJECTS IN THE RANGE OF $1,000-$10,000. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND INDIVIDUALS, CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, DEBT REDUCTION OR ANNUAL FUND DRIVES. |
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalom Institute Camp and Conferenc | Malibu, CA | General & UnrestrictedPollinator Center | $10,415 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | Newground | $5,075 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Enviornmental Justice Circle | $5,000 |
| Friends of Arava Institute | Newton Centre, MA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Shemesh Institute | Malibu, CA | General & Unrestricted | $373 |
| Jewish Community Relation Center of | St Louis, MO | General & Unrestricted | $155 |
| Children's Miracle Network | Salt Lake City, UT | Dance Marathon | $107 |
| National MS Society | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $106 |
| The Lotus Institute | Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $57 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($65,701). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,989 | 23 |
| 2024 | $59,293 | 18 |
| 2023 | $98,831 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349104613
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1380310
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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