M & E Friedman Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn, New York · EIN 20-8863647 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
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
42% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koilel Shema Institute | Brooklyn, NY | Aid to needy | $105,000 |
| OJC Fund | Brooklyn, NY | Aid to needy | $10,000 |
| Yeshivas Orchas Chaim | Lakewood, NJ | Aid to needy | $6,400 |
| American Friends of Jerusalem Insti | Kew Gardens, NY | Aid to needy | $3,600 |
| Bais Yaakov High School Lakewood | Lakewood, NJ | Aid to needy | $3,000 |
| Congregation Ani Maamin Bnos Chomes | Brooklyn, NY | Aid to needy | $3,000 |
| Bnos Yaakov Elementary School | Lakewood, NJ | Aid to needy | $2,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($77,517). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $210,517 | 13 |
| 2024 | $171,210 | 15 |
| 2023 | $132,070 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631759349100118
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8863647
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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