The Frier Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Frier Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2023 it gave $146,250 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$146,250
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$3.6 million
How to apply
The Frier 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 The Frier Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 5 | $67,200 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $27,000 |
| California | 5 | $18,300 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $15,250 |
| Vermont | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 2 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adamah | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Bennington College | Beyond plastics; general purpose | $15,000 |
| Chizuk Amuno Congregation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Sierra Club Fund | General purpose | $11,000 |
| Action for the Climate Emergency | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Climate Access Fund Corporation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Turnup | General purpose | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Shanti | Geneal purpose | $5,000 |
| Associated Jewish Charities of Baltimore | General purpose | $5,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute (Rmi) | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Climate Reality Project | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Amandla Development Inc | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action Network (Ccan) | General purpose | $2,200 |
| Clean Water Fund | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Jewish LGBTQ Donor Network | General purpose | $2,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | Geneal purpose | $1,000 |
| Israaid | General purpose | $250 |
| Givengain Foundation | General purpose | $250 |
| The Story of Stuff Project | General purpose | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Frier
Questions people ask
Does The Frier Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Frier Foundation Inc give?
$146,250 in tax year 2023, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Frier Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Robert Frier (President & Treasurer).
What does The Frier Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and faith communities.