Frechette Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frechette Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.7 million in 83 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$7.7 million
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$190 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.8 million the year before.
49% 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 | $8.8 million | 96 | $183 million |
| 2024 | $7.7 million | 83 | $190 million |
How to apply
Frechette Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Frechette Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 19 | $3.0 million |
| Illinois | 39 | $2.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $800,318 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $548,500 |
| New York | 2 | $525,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $200,000 |
| Virginia | 6 | $92,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walking Mountains Science Center | Educator housing | $1.0 million |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Cerebral small vessel disease fellowship & caa research fund | $650,318 |
| Roundup River Ranch | General operations support | $571,250 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General operations support | $500,000 |
| Educare DC | General operations support | $293,500 |
| Early Childhood Partners | General operations support | $291,000 |
| Broadfutures | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | General operations support | $200,000 |
| The University of Wisconsin Foundation | General operations support | $200,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital | General operating support | $177,500 |
| The Resurrection Project | General operations support | $175,000 |
| Vocel Viewing Our Children As Emerging Leaders | General operations support | $175,000 |
| A Better Chicago | General operating support | $153,000 |
| All Hands and Hearts Smart Response | Hurricane relief | $150,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Hurricane helene relief efforts in north carolina | $150,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Chicago | General operations support | $125,000 |
| Vail Veterans Program | General operations support | $125,000 |
| Heartland Human Care Services Inc | General operations support | $124,500 |
| Walking Mountains Science Center | General operations support | $115,000 |
| YOUTHPOWER365 | General operations support | $110,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley | General operations support | $105,000 |
| Vail Symposium | General operations support | $105,000 |
| Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation | General operations support | $102,500 |
| Carole Robertson Center for Learning | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Erikson Institute | General operations support | $100,000 |
| Illinois Action for Children | Project support: strengthening connections | $100,000 |
| Onward Neighborhood House | General operations support | $100,000 |
| The University of Chicago - TMW Center | General operations support | $100,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan | Project support: YMCA early learning | $100,000 |
| Your Hope Center | General operations support | $100,000 |
| My Future Pathways | General operations support | $85,000 |
| Contextos | General operating support | $77,500 |
| Ampt Advancing Nonprofits | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Project support: early learning | $75,000 |
| New Moms | General operations support | $75,000 |
| Dream Project | General operations support | $55,000 |
| The Night Ministry | General operations support | $55,000 |
| Fathers Families and Healthy Communities | General operations support | $52,500 |
| Betty Ford Alpine Gardens | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Chicago South Side Birth Center | General operating support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara N Hoffman
- Kathleen F Tenhula
- Kristen F Woolfolk
- Peter A Tenhula
- William J Woolfolk
- Grace Tenhula
Questions people ask
Does Frechette Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frechette Family Foundation give?
$7.7 million in tax year 2024, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Frechette Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara N Hoffman (Executive Director), Kathleen F Tenhula (President), Kristen F Woolfolk (Vice President) and Peter A Tenhula (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Frechette Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and health.