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Four Friends Foundation

West Hollywood, California  ·  EIN 954292739  ·  Private foundation

Four Friends Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.3M in annual giving against $20.3M in assets. This page documents the 135 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Four Friends Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$20.3M
Total assets
135
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Four Friends Foundation funds

Four Friends Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.

Community Improvement

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Four Friends Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Michigan
MAX SHAYE ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP
Ann Arbor, MI$916K2020
Zeno Mountain Farm
CAPACITY BUILDING
Lincoln, VT$150K2023
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund
THE GIVING FUND
Albany, NY$110K2023
Cedars Sinai Women's Guild
UNRESTRICTED
West Hollywood, CA$110K2024
Inside Out Literary Arts
RESTRICTED TO CAPACITY BUILDING
Detroit, MI$104K2024
Urban Arts Partnership
CAPACITY BUILDING
New York, NY$103K2024
Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls
CAPACITY BUILDING
Brooklyn, NY$101K2024
The Macdowell Colony
KATHERINE MIN FELLOWSHIP
New York, NY$100K2020
Richmond College Prep
UNRESTRICTED
Richmond, CA$100K2023
Carleton College
UNRESTRICTED
Northfield, MI$99K2018
Girl Be Heard
CAPACITY BUILDING
Brooklyn, NY$75K2023
Dancing Classrooms
CAPACITY BUILDING
New York, NY$75K2023
Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls
CAPACITY BUILDING
Brooklyn, NY$75K2023
Urban Arts Partnership
CAPACITY BUILDING
New York, NY$75K2023
Jewish Family Service of Seattle
UNRESTRICTED
Seattle, WA$70K2018

Four Friends Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$284K
2018$370K
2020$1.3M
2022$553K
2023$1.0M
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Four Friends Foundation

Four Friends Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Four Friends Foundation

Does Four Friends Foundation accept grant applications?
Four Friends Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Four Friends Foundation fund?
Four Friends Foundation's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include University of Michigan, Zeno Mountain Farm, Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Four Friends Foundation give in grants?
Four Friends Foundation reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.8M over 135 grants.
Where is Four Friends Foundation located?
Four Friends Foundation is based in West Hollywood, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954292739.
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About this profile. This page is built from Four Friends Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Four Friends Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.