Frieze Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frieze Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.9 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$4.9 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
65% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $350,000 | 1 | $3.6 million |
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 11 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 17 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Frieze Family 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 Frieze Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $800,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 4 | $2.1 million |
| New York | 4 | $523,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $250,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $250,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $250,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Israel | Charitable donations | $1.0 million |
| Grad Fund | Charitable donations | $600,000 |
| American-Israel Democracy | Charitable donations | $500,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowmwnt Funds | Charitable donations | $500,000 |
| Brandeis University | Charitable donations | $350,000 |
| Innovation Africa | Charitable donations | $300,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | Charitable donations | $250,000 |
| Brothers for Life | Charitable donations | $250,000 |
| Good Peoples Fund Designated for Pesias Kitchen | Charitable donations | $250,000 |
| American Friends of Ogen | Charitable donations | $250,000 |
| Yanabia | Charitable donations | $250,000 |
| Our Generation Speaks | Charitable donations | $200,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | Charitable donations | $200,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | Charitable donations | $12,500 |
| JCC Solomonica | Charitable donations | $10,500 |
| SSS Patriots | Charitable donations | $10,000 |
| The Abraham Initiatives | Charitable donations | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Frieze
Questions people ask
Does Frieze Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frieze Family Foundation give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Frieze Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Frieze (Officer).
What does Frieze Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.