The Frisbie Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Frisbie Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $589,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $376,500. 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$589,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$376,500
- Assets$17.0 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
28% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 28 | $15.7 million |
| 2024 | $589,000 | 25 | $17.0 million |
How to apply
The Frisbie 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 The Frisbie Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $515,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $31,500 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General support | $376,500 |
| Harvard Varsity Club | General support | $30,000 |
| Basic Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| Harvard Lacrosse | General support | $20,000 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | General support | $12,500 |
| American Promise Education Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Boch Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Find the Cause Breast Cancer Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Harvard Football | General support | $10,000 |
| Joey O'Donnell Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Zero Cancer | General support | $10,000 |
| Conservation Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | General support | $2,500 |
| Our Sisters' School | General support | $2,500 |
| Pioneer Institute | General support | $2,500 |
| Teach for America | General support | $2,500 |
| 1000 Friends of Florida | General support | $1,000 |
| Banner Lake Club - Blast Program | General support | $1,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | General support | $1,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes of Hobe Sound | General support | $1,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Frisbie
- John O'Connor
Questions people ask
Does The Frisbie Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Frisbie Family Foundation give?
$589,000 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Frisbie Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Frisbie (Trustee) and John O'Connor (Trustee).
What does The Frisbie Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.