The Frezados Masius Rieger Foundation
Accepts applications
The Frezados Masius Rieger Foundation is a private foundation in Winnetka, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $207,075 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$207,075
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $197,275 the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $72,200 | 19 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $197,275 | 31 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $207,075 | 40 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kimberly Masius 659 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (773) 620-4665, kimfrezados@gmail.com |
| What to submit | No formal application |
| Restrictions | Awards limited to organizations qualifying under irc 501(c)(3) |
What The Frezados Masius Rieger Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 19 | $94,075 |
| Florida | 15 | $52,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury School | General | $50,000 |
| Wings Program | General | $33,700 |
| North Shore Country Day School | General | $17,500 |
| Hyde Park Day School | General | $15,000 |
| Pathways Early Education Center | General | $10,000 |
| Naples Community Hospital | General | $7,500 |
| The Winnetka Community House | General | $6,500 |
| Individual | General | $5,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | General | $5,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Collier Count | General | $5,000 |
| The Housing Alliance | General | $5,000 |
| Individual | General | $3,000 |
| Guadalupe Center | General | $3,000 |
| Hathaway Brown School | General | $2,500 |
| Artis-Naples | General | $2,500 |
| Winged Foot Scholarship Foundation | General | $2,500 |
| Individual | Pilot light event | $2,200 |
| Individual | General | $2,000 |
| Red Pine Camp Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| The League Club Naples | General | $2,000 |
| National Charity League | General | $2,000 |
| New Trier Food Pantry | General | $1,500 |
| Shelter for Abused Women Children | General | $1,500 |
| The Ravinia Festival | General | $1,500 |
| The Archangel Fund for Collier | General | $1,500 |
| Individual | General | $1,175 |
| Moorings Park Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Wasington University | General | $1,000 |
| Winnetka Park District | General | $1,000 |
| Winnetka Public Library | General | $1,000 |
| Chicago Community Trust | General | $1,000 |
| Team Elite | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Union League Architecture Fund | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $500 |
| Coer D'alene Sympony Orchestra | General | $500 |
| Cancer Research Center | General | $500 |
| Opera in Naples | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kimberly Frezados
- Kathryn K Rieger
- Michael Masius
Questions people ask
Does The Frezados Masius Rieger Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Frezados Masius Rieger Foundation give?
$207,075 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Frezados Masius Rieger Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kimberly Frezados (Trustee), Kathryn K Rieger (Trustee) and Michael Masius (Trustee).
What does The Frezados Masius Rieger Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.