Helen V Froehlich Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Helen V Froehlich Foundation is a private foundation in PO Box Chic, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $655,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$655,000
- Assets$26.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.6 million | 4 | $23.4 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 4 | $26.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 4 | $26.4 million |
How to apply
Helen V Froehlich 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 Helen V Froehlich Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $300,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake George Land Conservancy | General | $655,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corp | General | $300,000 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | General | $300,000 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | General | $180,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Northern Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Helen V Froehlich Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helen V Froehlich Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs Helen V Froehlich Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Northern Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Helen V Froehlich Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.