Lisa And Maury Friedman Foundation
The Lisa and Maury Friedman Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable initiatives. Its mission focuses on enhancing community engagement, promoting social justice, and supporting environmental conservation, particularly through Jewish organizations and cultural initiatives. The foundation provides grants to a diverse range of recipients, including community centers, health charities, and environmental groups, reflecting its commitment to social equity and sustainability. The foundation primarily operates in California, with a significant portion of its funding directed towards local organizations and projects.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A 501(c)(3) public charity, often California‑based, seeking a project grant in the $1,000–$10,000 range with missions in community, Jewish life, or local environmental/social initiatives.
Good Fit
- • Located in California or running a clear California program or presence
- • Organized as a 501(c)(3) public charity
- • Asking for a project grant in the $1,000–$10,000 range
- • Clear alignment with community, Jewish cultural, or local environmental/social justice work
- • Capacity to provide a concise project description, evaluation plan, and attachments via email
- • Able to meet a semi‑annual application timetable (by April 1 or October 1)
Geography
Grants in the latest year touched organizations in seven states, but roughly 92% of dollars were directed to California, indicating a strong in‑state concentration alongside occasional out‑of‑state awards.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 17 distinct recipients in the latest year (and 30 distinct recipients in 2022), with 11 new grantees in 2024 and six repeat grantees across years, showing a broad and changing recipient set despite dollar concentration in a few top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new grantees is strong (11 new recipients in the latest year), and filings list an email submission route plus semi‑annual deadlines, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
