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The James and Sarah Fries Foundation

Preselected recipients only Longmont, Colorado · EIN 943131228

The James and Sarah Fries Foundation is a private foundation in Longmont, Colorado. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.3 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2.3 million and the largest $2.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The James and Sarah Fries 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The James and Sarah Fries Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Georgia.

StateGrantsAmount
Georgia1$2.3 million

Grants paid in 2023

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
CDC Foundation
Atlanta, GA
Education$2.3 million

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The James and Sarah Fries Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The James and Sarah Fries Foundation give?

$2.3 million in tax year 2023, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2.3 million.

Who runs The James and Sarah Fries Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Greg Fries (Trustee).

What does The James and Sarah Fries Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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