The Patricia Warburg Cliff and Karl Von Frieling Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 58-2677579 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $265 and $1,500.
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
69% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Solutions | Sarasota, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Beacon Hill Village | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Child Mind Institute | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Alliance of Mental Illness | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Indivisible Organization | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $1,209 |
| United Farmworkers Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law School | Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Boston Public Library | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wgbh Foundation | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Nmdp Organization | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $265 |
| Ma Housing Alliance | Worcester, MA | Unrestricted | $250 |
| The Diller -Quaile School of Music | New Yor, NY | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Niki Media Foundation | Santee, CA | Unrestricted | $200 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($15,371). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,395 | 25 |
| 2024 | $11,300 | 13 |
| 2023 | $9,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621209349100242
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2677579
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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