The Michael Finkelstein and Sue-Ann Friedman Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyStamford, Connecticut · EIN 22-3477816 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$112K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$6,500
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,750 and $15,000.
From the return
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
33% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Organization for Rare Disorders (Nord) | Danbury, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $50,000 |
| Avon Theatre Film Center Inc | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $25,000 |
| Admirals Cove Foundation Inc | Jupiter, FL | Unrestricted contribution | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Jordan River | New York, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $6,854 |
| Bartlett Arboretum | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $6,500 |
| Temple Sholom | Greenwich, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $5,109 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | Flushing, NY | Unrestricted contribution | $2,750 |
| Mill River Park | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $500 |
| Stamford Emergency Medical Services | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted contribution | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $111,963 | 9 |
| 2024 | $75,458 | 11 |
| 2023 | $189,198 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349102811
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3477816
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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