Sholl-Freede Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sholl-Freede Foundation is a private foundation in Seal Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $517,118 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $187,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$517,118
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$187,500
- Assets$156,301
How to apply
Sholl-Freede 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.
What Sholl-Freede Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $187,500 |
| California | 10 | $130,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $40,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 3 | $11,018 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracie | Research Institute focused on strengthening security for vulnerable communities | $187,500 |
| To Be Honest | Multidisciplinary laboratory focused on uplifting minority and vulnerable communities through social media communications | $50,000 |
| Tikva Childrens Home | Feeding orphaned, homeless, refugee and impoverished children in war zones in Ukraine and Romania | $40,000 |
| The Gaza Children Village | Providing orphaned children with hot meals, medical care and education - including peace building curriculum in war ravaged Gaza | $25,000 |
| Common Circles Inc | School program that deepens empathy and combats antisemitism, racism and hate | $25,000 |
| Our Big Kitchen | LA Fire Relief - Emergency Food for Evacuees and Firefighters | $20,000 |
| Lucky Duck Foundation | Provides housing, nutrition, clothing and education to homeless and vulnerable children in urban San Diego | $20,000 |
| Emilio Nares Foundation | Provides nutrition, mental health and family support for children with cancer and life-threatening illnesses | $20,000 |
| Sabal Enabling Disable Children | Providing life-changing surgical, rehabilitative support to children with physical disabilities | $15,000 |
| Project Peanut Butter | Provides children experiencing severe malnutrition with a nutrient-dense paste allowing them to survive and recover | $15,000 |
| Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficki | Post rescue care for survivors of child victims of trafficking | $15,000 |
| Canary NGO Ltd | Support and aid for first-responders to help more quickly identify and rescue child trafficking victims | $15,000 |
| Airbnborg | LA Fire Relief - Emergency Housing for Families and People who lost homes in fires | $10,000 |
| Information & Referral Federation of LA | LA Fire Relief - Housing and emergency resources and support for people who lost homes in fires | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Sheba Medical Center | Providing advanced health care for vulnerable patients in communities in crisis around the world including Israel | $10,000 |
| Rachels Challenge | Addresses the root causes of school violence, bullying, prejudice, protecting vulnerable communities in elementary, middle and high schools. | $10,000 |
| MirYam Institute | Strengthening Israel-US relationship through policy, education and dialogue protecting vulnerable and at-risk communities | $5,000 |
| A Breeze of Hope | Supporting and advocating for child victims of sexual violence | $5,000 |
| Heart to Heart Global Cardiac Care | International humanitarian program providing life-saving pediatric cardiac care | $5,000 |
| Chernobyl Childrens International | Life-saving surgeries for extremely vulnerable newborns, babies and children in a time of war | $5,000 |
| Coaniquem Burn Center for Children Found | Medical, emotional and psychological support for vulnerable children who have suffered serious burn injuries | $5,000 |
| Secure Community Network | Employing cutting edge technology to proactively monitor for threats to vulnerable communities | $3,600 |
| Chaeli Foundation Inc | Supports the most vulnerable of disabled children in South Africa allowing the potential to reach a fuller life | $1,018 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra Sholl
- Daniela Braga-Freede
- Adam Freede
- Lynn Wallace Naylor
- Arwen Thiel
Questions people ask
Does Sholl-Freede Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sholl-Freede Foundation give?
$517,118 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Sholl-Freede Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sandra Sholl (Chair), Daniela Braga-Freede (Secretary), Adam Freede (Treasurer) and Lynn Wallace Naylor (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sholl-Freede Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, youth programs and food and hunger.