Frey Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frey Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $18,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$18,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$29.7 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
27% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.2 million | 46 | $29.2 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 48 | $29.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 48 | $29.7 million |
How to apply
Frey 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Frey Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 43 | $1.1 million |
| Idaho | 2 | $78,773 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,155 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Ujaama Place | General operating support | $95,000 |
| Twin Cities Rise | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Heading Home Minnesota | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Simpson Housing | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Aeon | General operating support | $65,000 |
| Project for Pride in Living Inc (PPL) | Resident services program | $65,000 |
| Hunger Impact Partners | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Sun Valley Tour de Force | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Women's Club of Minneapolis | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Youthprise | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Univesity of St Thomas | General operating support | $46,359 |
| RS Eden | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Inquilinxs Unidxs Por Justicia | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Acacia Global | General operating support | $28,773 |
| Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners | Emergency housing assistance program | $25,107 |
| Homework Starts With Home Program | Homework starts with home program | $25,000 |
| Oasis for Youth | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Bridge for Youth | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Wilder Research | Mn homeless study | $25,000 |
| Flourish | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Rise Early Learning Center | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Closeknit | General operating support | $17,000 |
| Lion's Fire | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Council on Foundations | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Alliance Housing Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| East Side Learning | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Edina Give and Go | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Physical Therapy Alumni | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Northside Achievement Zone | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of MN Duluth | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | General operating support | $3,155 |
| Catholic Charities | Frey opportunity center | $3,000 |
| Way to Grow | General operating support | $3,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General operating support | $535 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | General operating support | $450 |
| Friends of Hennepin Library | General operating support | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- Eugene U Frey
- James R Frey
- Mary W Frey
- John J Frey
- Jane E Letourneau
- Carol F Wolfe
- Daniel T Wolfe
- Peter J Frey
- Sarah F Wilson
- Andrew F Wolfe
- Flor Trevino Frey
- Andrew Wilson
- Molly F Wolfe
- Jack F Wolfe
- Morgan E Wolfe
Questions people ask
Does Frey Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frey Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $18,500.
Who runs Frey Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eugene U Frey (Director), James R Frey (Director), Mary W Frey (Director) and John J Frey (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Frey Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, youth programs and education.