Friends of Fridley Educations Found Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Friends of Fridley Educations Found Education Foundation is a private foundation in Fridley, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $61,155 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $44,155. 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$61,155
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$44,155
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $50,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $50,000 | 3 | $1,473 |
| 2024 | $61,155 | 3 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Friends of Fridley Educations Found Education 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 Friends of Fridley Educations Found Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | $61,155 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fridley Schools Foundation Fridley School Foundation | Scholarships - education | $44,155 |
| Fridley Historical Society Fridley Historical Scoiety | Education | $15,000 |
| Spring Brook Nature Center Spring Brook Nature Center | Educational | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ron Ackerman
- Gregory Gardner
Questions people ask
Does Friends of Fridley Educations Found Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Friends of Fridley Educations Found Education Foundation give?
$61,155 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Friends of Fridley Educations Found Education Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ron Ackerman (President) and Gregory Gardner (Treasurer).
What does Friends of Fridley Educations Found Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.