William Fries II Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William Fries II Foundation is a private foundation in Lafayette, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$37.4 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.3 million the year before.
33% 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 | $2.3 million | 7 | $35.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 9 | $37.4 million |
How to apply
William Fries II 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 William Fries II Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UFC Berkeley | Unrestricted | $600,000 |
| UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals | Provide care for children and their families, train the next generation of clinician-scientist leaders, and pursue research breakthroughs that lead to new treatment options. | $400,000 |
| The San Francisco Foundation | Unrestricted | $180,000 |
| San Francisco - Marin Food Bank | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund | To provide emergency assistance for bay area residents facing temporary crises. | $75,000 |
| St Anthony Foundation | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| San Francisco Education Fund | To empower students and build more equitable & inclusive public-school experience. | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Opera | To Provide transformative music education programs to students across the Bay Area and Northern California. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred Wulff
- Michael Roosevelt
- James Ullako
Questions people ask
Does William Fries II Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William Fries II Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs William Fries II Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fred Wulff (President), Michael Roosevelt (Secretary) and James Ullako (Treasurer).
What does William Fries II Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and arts and culture.