Charles F and Esther M Frye Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles F and Esther M Frye Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $164,250 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$164,250
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2024 was up from $131,500 the year before.
58% of its 2024 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 | $131,500 | 26 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $164,250 | 31 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Charles F and Esther M Frye 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 Charles F and Esther M Frye Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 27 | $148,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Card Program | General support | $10,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | General support | $10,000 |
| Handy Inc | Helping abused neglected | $10,000 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Joe Dimaggio Childrens Hospital Foundation Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Jack & Jill Children's Center | General support | $8,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $7,500 |
| Henderson Behavioral Health Center | General support | $7,500 |
| Museum of Discovery & Science | General support | $7,500 |
| Broward Public Library Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| Business for the Arts of Broward Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| Firewall Centers Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Broward Children's Center Suporting Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| United Way of Broward County | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Broward Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Broward Health Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Overtown Youth Center | General support | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $5,000 |
| Easter Seals South Florida Inc | General support | $4,000 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University Inc Nsu Art Museum | Nsu art museum | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of Broward County Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Florida House Washington DC Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Arc Broward | General support | $2,500 |
| Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Bonnet House Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Gildas Club of South Florida Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Childnet Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | General support | $1,250 |
| Bougainvillea House Inc | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Northern Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Charles F and Esther M Frye Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles F and Esther M Frye Foundation give?
$164,250 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Charles F and Esther M Frye Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Charles F and Esther M Frye Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and youth programs.