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Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman

New York, New York  ·  EIN 650416767  ·  Private foundation

Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.2M in grants paid and $4.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 60 individual grants from this funder — $10.7M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$4.1M
Total assets
60
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman funds

Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, health care.

Arts & CultureHealth Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Howl Arts Inc
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
New York, NY$1.4M2022
Howl Arts Inc
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
New York, NY$1.3M2018
Howl Arts Inc
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
New York, NY$1.2M2020
Howl Arts Inc
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
New York, NY$1.1M2023
Howl Arts Inc
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
New York, NY$1.1M2024
The Actors Fund of America
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
New York, NY$993K2018
Howl Arts Inc
An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.
New York, NY$865K2017
La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
New York, NY$758K2018
La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc
An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.
New York, NY$538K2017
Rosie's Theatre Kids
AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.
New York, NY$324K2018
Bowery Arts & Science
An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.
New York, NY$174K2017
Tufts University
an unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose
Medford, MA$66K2017
Rosie's Theatre Kids
An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.
New York, NY$54K2017
The Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman New York Foundation for Medical Research
CHARITABLE
New York, NY$53K2025
The Actors Fund of America
An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose.
New York, NY$47K2017

Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.1M
2018$3.7M
2020$1.2M
2022$1.4M
2023$1.1M
2024$1.1M
2025$53K

How to apply for funding from Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman

Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman'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 Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman

Does Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman accept grant applications?
Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman'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 Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman fund?
Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Howl Arts Inc, Howl Arts Inc, Howl Arts Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman give in grants?
Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.7M over 60 grants.
Where is Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman located?
Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 650416767.
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About this profile. This page is built from Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman'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 Gerald J & Dorothy R Friedman. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.