The Carl M Freeman Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Carl M Freeman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Selbyville, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.2 million in 61 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $3.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5.2 million
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$3.5 million
- Assets$116 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.5 million the year before.
57% 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 | $5.5 million | 156 | $111 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 43 | $114 million |
| 2025 | $5.2 million | 61 | $116 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Patti Grimes 31255 Americana Parkway, Selbyville, DE 19975 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 654-8500 |
| What to submit | The application process requires eligible applicants to submit all required information on-line through the carl m. Freeman foundation website. |
| Deadlines | Deadlines for the two annual faces grant cycles are published on the foundation website. |
| Restrictions | The following restrictions apply to applicants: applicants must be an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, nonprofit organization in good standing, or a public agency specifically serving the residents of the funding area. Applicants applying in montgomery county, md, must have an annual operating budget of $750,000 or less and be based in montgomery county, md. Applicants applying in sussex county, de, must have an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less and be based in sussex county, de. Awards are not made to: individuals, political associations orcandidates. Awards are not made to organizations that would disburse funding to other organizations, organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age religion, disability or national origin. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Carl M Freeman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 18 | $3.8 million |
| Maryland | 16 | $495,324 |
| District of Columbia | 20 | $273,990 |
| New York | 2 | $65,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $31,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua M Freeman Foundation | Arts - jmff | $3.5 million |
| Faces of Montgomery Co | Social services | $152,500 |
| Scotland AME Zion Church | Social services | $125,000 |
| Faces of Sussex Co | Social services | $107,500 |
| Montgomery Co Beef 4-H Club | Social services | $59,324 |
| James Beard Foundation | Education | $55,000 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | Social services | $35,000 |
| Georgetown University | Education | $28,000 |
| Athletes for Hope | Social services | $25,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Education | $25,000 |
| Olney Theater | Arts | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Eastern Shore | Social services | $25,000 |
| DC Scores | Social services | $21,740 |
| Food Bank of Delaware | Social services | $21,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Arts | $20,000 |
| Saint Mark's High School | Education | $20,000 |
| Delaware Art Museum | Arts | $20,000 |
| Sussex Little League | Social services | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association | Health | $16,500 |
| Bender JCC of Greater Washington | Education | $15,000 |
| The Washington Ballet | Arts | $15,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Social services | $15,000 |
| Middleburg Film Festival | Arts | $15,000 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund | Education | $15,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington (Bender JCC) | Social services | $15,000 |
| Wrestling to Beat the Streets | Social services | $15,000 |
| The Viva School | Education | $15,000 |
| University System of Maryland Foundation | Arts | $15,000 |
| DTCC | Education | $15,000 |
| Good Projects | Social services | $12,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Social services | $10,000 |
| Levine School of Music | Arts | $10,000 |
| Natl Museum of Women in the Arts | Arts | $10,000 |
| Colorectal Cancer Alliance | Health | $10,000 |
| Delaware Center for the Inland Bays | Environment | $10,000 |
| March on Washington Film Festival | Arts | $10,000 |
| First Tee Greater Washington DC | Social services | $10,000 |
| Olney Help | Social services | $10,000 |
| Covenant House Washington | Social services | $10,000 |
| Nourish Now | Social services | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine A Shreve
- Michelle L Freeman
- Nicholas Freeman
- Patti Grimes
Questions people ask
Does The Carl M Freeman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Deadlines for the two annual faces grant cycles are published on the foundation website..
How much does The Carl M Freeman Foundation Inc give?
$5.2 million in tax year 2025, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Carl M Freeman Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Christine A Shreve (Trustee), Michelle L Freeman (Chair/President), Nicholas Freeman (Secretary/Director) and Patti Grimes (Executive Director).
What does The Carl M Freeman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, human services and education.