Friel Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Friel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Queenstown, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $43,594 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $25,983. 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$43,594
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$25,983
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $117,104 the year before.
50% 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 | $117,104 | 46 | $832,269 |
| 2024 | $43,594 | 34 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Friel Foundation Inc 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 Friel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 23 | $34,708 |
| Delaware | 3 | $6,824 |
| Florida | 2 | $650 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $262 |
| Texas | 1 | $250 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $200 |
| Ohio | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Mother of Sorrows Church | Operating funds | $25,983 |
| Diocese of Wilmington | Operating funds | $5,074 |
| Queenstown Vol Fire Companyems | Operating funds | $2,500 |
| Diocese of Wilmington - Annual Catholic Appeal | Operating funds | $1,500 |
| Chesterwye Foundation | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Radcliffe Creek School | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Eastern Shore Holstein Association | Operating funds | $500 |
| Mary DM Reynolds Memorial Giving Fund | Operating funds | $500 |
| Shorerivers | Operating funds | $500 |
| University of Maryland Memorial Hospital Foundation | Operating funds | $500 |
| Talisman Therapeutic Riding Inc | Operating funds | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Operating funds | $500 |
| The Julianne Rosela Foundation | Operating funds | $350 |
| Tap Cancer Out | Operating funds | $262 |
| American Heart Association TX | Operating funds | $250 |
| Oblates of St Francis de Sales | Operating funds | $250 |
| St Christopher's Church | Operating funds | $250 |
| St Philip & James Catholic Church | Operating funds | $250 |
| Marianist Mission | Operating funds | $200 |
| Easton Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Operating funds | $200 |
| Our Lady of Light Catholic Church | Operating funds | $150 |
| Queen Anne's County Waterman's Association | Operating funds | $150 |
| St Mary's Parish | Operating funds | $150 |
| The Gunston School | Operating funds | $150 |
| Grasonville Volunteer Fire Department | Operating funds | $100 |
| Queen Anne's County Advocates Inc | Operating funds | $100 |
| St Thomas of Villanova Church | Operating funds | $100 |
| St Dennis Church | Operating funds | $100 |
| Centreville High School Alumni Association | Operating funds | $100 |
| Chesapeake Charities | Operating funds | $100 |
| Melanoma Research Institute of Excellence | Operating funds | $100 |
| Not My Child | Operating funds | $100 |
| Queen Anne's County Animal Services | Operating funds | $100 |
| Maryland SPCA | Operating funds | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- James R Friel III
- Robert U Friel
- Samuel JP Friel
Questions people ask
Does Friel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Friel Foundation Inc give?
$43,594 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Friel Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists James R Friel III (Pres/Treas), Robert U Friel (Director) and Samuel JP Friel (Secretary).
What does Friel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.