The Sam & Esther Friedman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBeachwood, Ohio · EIN 34-6554839 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$76K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
8% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Sight Center | Cleveland, OH | Camp at highbrook lodge | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | Ukranian relief | $12,500 |
| Case Alumni Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Sam & esther friedman scholarship fund | $12,000 |
| Geauga Humane Society | Novelty, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Pops Orchestra | Beachwood, OH | General fund | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Ehlers - danios coordinated care program | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General fund | $2,500 |
| Piano Cleveland | Beachwood, OH | General fund | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Cleveland, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Cleveland School of Arts | Cleveland, OH | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $95,500 | 9 |
| 2023 | $94,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622539349100002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6554839
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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