Freeport McMoran Foundation
Accepts applications
Freeport McMoran Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $25.9 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $25.9 million and the largest $25.9 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25.9 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$25.9 million
- Largest grant$25.9 million
- Assets$484,185
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $23.2 million the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20.3 million | 1 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $23.2 million | 1 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $25.9 million | 1 | $484,185 |
How to apply
| Contact | Freeport-McMoran Foundation 4340 E Cotton Center Blvd 110, Phoenix, AZ 85040 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (602) 366-8100, tbame@fmi.com |
| What to submit | A letter on the organization's letterhead and a proposal for use of funds. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ONLY TO ORGANIZATIONS WHO DISTRIBUTE ACCORDING TO PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN SEC 170c1 170c2B 170b1Aii or iii or vi 509a2 or NCEW Private School |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $25.9 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Statement 4 | To Support Various Charitable Organizations - See Statement 3 | $25.9 million |
Officers and trustees
- Tracy L Bame
- Douglas N Currault II
- Dean T Falgoust
- Kathleen L Quirk
- Pamela Q Masson
- Robert R Boyce
- Stephen T Higgins
- Ellie L Mikes
- Sarah M Gennusa
Questions people ask
Does Freeport McMoran Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Freeport McMoran Foundation give?
$25.9 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $25.9 million.
Who runs Freeport McMoran Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tracy L Bame (President), Douglas N Currault II (Vice President), Dean T Falgoust (Vice President) and Kathleen L Quirk (Vice President) among 9 officers and trustees.