The Frye Foundation
Accepts applications
The Frye Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $862,588 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $820,908. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$862,588
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$820,908
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $14,000 | 1 | $762,156 |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 1 | $834,176 |
| 2025 | $862,588 | 4 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | William Frye 1297 Burr Oak Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 997-9358 |
| What to submit | There is no specific form for application and there are no requirements relating to materials |
| Deadlines | There is no submission deadline |
| Restrictions | The foundation makes contributions to charitable organizations selected by its board of directors |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $830,588 |
| Indiana | 1 | $16,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ms Gift the Frye Foundation | Fund raising | $820,908 |
| Friends of Indiana U Mens Rugby | General fund raising | $16,000 |
| Reach and Read NC | General fund raising | $16,000 |
| Ms Gift the Frye Foundation | General fund raising | $9,680 |
Officers and trustees
- William Frye
- Marilyn Barrett
- Lori Preston
- Jeffrey Holmes
- Andrew Barrett
Questions people ask
Does The Frye Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There is no submission deadline.
How much does The Frye Foundation give?
$862,588 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs The Frye Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William Frye (President/Di), Marilyn Barrett (Vice Preside), Lori Preston (Secretary/ D) and Jeffrey Holmes (Treasurer /) among 5 officers and trustees.