Stephen and Amandine Freidheim Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 80-0116118 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3M
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $20,000.
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
51% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Institute Alliance Francaise | New York, NY | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | General support | $900,474 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | New York, NY | General support | $600,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | New York, NY | General support | $174,700 |
| Partnership Schools | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| US Olympic & Paralympic Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $75,000 |
| St Bernard's School Inc | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Elm City Internationals | New Haven, CT | General support | $20,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | General support | $17,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | General support | $15,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | General support | $7,500 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | General support | $7,500 |
| The British Schools and Universities Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $6,000 |
| Bright Point | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| The O'connell House | Lowell, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Thunderbrid School of Global Management | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $5,000 |
| Mary's Meals | Bloomfield, NJ | General support | $3,000 |
| Daniel's Music Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Lost Tree Foundation | North Palm Beach, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Pencils 4 Kids | New York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| African Dream Academy Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Eliza Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children | San Francisco, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Empower Youth Corp | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Swim Across America | Charlotte, NC | General support | $500 |
| Teach for America | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,041,174 | 31 |
| 2023 | $7,498,450 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503079349100210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-0116118
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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