Friese Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Friese Foundation is a private foundation in Chatsworth, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.7 million in 106 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $600,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.7 million
- Number of grants106
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$62.0 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.4 million the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.4 million | 77 | $62.9 million |
| 2024 | $7.7 million | 106 | $62.0 million |
How to apply
Friese Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Friese Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 72 | $4.2 million |
| New York | 6 | $1.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $685,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $612,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $355,000 |
| Texas | 6 | $165,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $55,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Aid veterans with shelter, clothing, and meals | $600,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Community-based volunteer emergency medical services (ems) organization committed to providing the fastest response to medical emergencies across israel even prior the arrival of ambulances and completely free of charge. | $600,000 |
| Brothers & Sisters in Arms | Dedicated to the educating, strengthening and preserving the democratic foundations of the state of israel, and we work closely and support other organizations in their activities that support this important mission. | $600,000 |
| Friends of the Lone Soldiers | Raises funds to directly support vetted, mission-aligned organizations that serve the critical needs of lone soldiers in israel. | $600,000 |
| New Life in His Presence | To support local church in newall | $400,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | For support of elephants and wildlife conservation in kenya | $400,000 |
| American Red Cross | Preventing and alleviating human suffering | $350,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Provided food through the partner agency network and food bank direct distribution programs | $300,000 |
| National Veterans Foundation | To support veterans | $300,000 |
| Rancho San Antonio Boys Home | Care and guidance for individuals in their programs, creative and healing arts music program | $300,000 |
| Investigative Project on Terrorism Foundation | Support the investigative project and support the battle against the growing forces of radical islam and their new-found alliance of anti-american, anti-christian and anti-semitic ""intersectionalist""allies. | $250,000 |
| Children Hospital Los Angeles | Children's fund, aid in pediatric care | $200,000 |
| Los Angeles Police Foundation | To provide critically needed equipment and technology upgrades, specialized training, community outreach, and youth programs to the lapd | $200,000 |
| United Service Organizations | Provide care, comfort, and connection to american military | $200,000 |
| National Glass Association | Support educational programs | $150,000 |
| BABY2BABY | To provide children living in poverty, ages 0-12 years, with diapers, clothing and basic necessities | $100,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Pet adoption and spay/neuter programs | $100,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Support the program designed to entertain, educate, inspire, strengthen, and build communities for defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need | $100,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Support programs to promote culture through digital media | $100,000 |
| Spirit of Animals | General program support | $100,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Support programs that help children battle cancer and other deadly diseases | $100,000 |
| USC Marshall School of Business | Lloyd greif endowment fund for entrepreneurship | $100,000 |
| Vets Advocacy | Support vets advocacy's oversight of the va west los angeles master planning effort to develop a veteran-centric community | $100,000 |
| West Valley Boys & Girls Club | Help young people become productive, responsible, and caring adults | $55,000 |
| A Sense of Home | Create homes for former foster youth | $50,000 |
| Army Historical Foundation | To build a national museum of the united states army | $50,000 |
| Cal Farley's Boy's Ranch | To support services in a christ-centered atmosphere to strengthen families and support the overall development of children | $50,000 |
| Goldstar Horse and Rescue | To support programs to rescue horses from neglect, abuse and abandonment; provide a facility for healing and educate people to protect horses | $50,000 |
| New England Conservatory | To support scholarship gala | $50,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | Support save, protect, and care for wildlife in san diego and around the globe. Funds were used for elephant valley | $50,000 |
| San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission | Help needy individuals and families in the san fernando valley. | $50,000 |
| The Children's Hunger Fund | To support and distribute food to children. | $50,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Delivers homes to veterans and the young families they leave behind. | $50,000 |
| Ventura County Fire Department Widows Orphans & Assitance Fund | To provide financial and personal assistance to firefighters & their families in need | $50,000 |
| Wells Bring Hope | To install a mechanized water system at a health clinic in rural niger | $50,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | Support programs to help injured veterans, caregivers and family members. | $50,000 |
| California State University Northridge | Support california state university, northridge's eop resilient scholars program, foster youth program | $30,000 |
| New Friends Homeless Center | To provide homeless meals, clothing and hygiene kits | $30,000 |
| For the Troops | Help defray postage cost and to purchase items for sending ""we care"" packages. | $28,400 |
| Apex Protection Project | To help protect and educate the public about wolves in the wild and improving the lives of abandoned captive bred wolves and wolfdogs. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald E Friese
- Andrea Friese
- Donald E Friese Jr
Questions people ask
Does Friese Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Friese Foundation give?
$7.7 million in tax year 2024, across 106 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Friese Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald E Friese (Director), Andrea Friese (Director, Treasurer) and Donald E Friese Jr (Director, President).
What does Friese Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and veterans.