Frye Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Frye Family Foundation is a private foundation in Seneca, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $245,484 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $106,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$245,484
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$106,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $191,075 the year before.
54% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $124,825 | 22 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $191,075 | 21 | $3.2 million |
| 2025 | $245,484 | 29 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frye Family Foundation PO Box 443, Seneca, MO 64865 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (417) 438-0146 |
| What to submit | Submit request for funds in writing describing for whom the request is made and for what purpose. Only charitable purposes allowed for private foundations will be considered. |
| Deadlines | November 30 |
| Restrictions | Only for charitable purposes allowed for private foundations. |
What Frye Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 26 | $137,494 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $106,000 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $1,990 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Jackson Ministries | General fund | $106,000 |
| Gospel Light House | General fund | $20,000 |
| Joplin Humane Society | General fund | $10,000 |
| Life Choices | General fund | $10,000 |
| Seneca High School | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Soroptomist International of Joplin | General fund | $10,000 |
| Campbell-Baddlepcome Funeral | General fund | $9,787 |
| Cash Moore Foundation | General fund | $7,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | General fund | $5,000 |
| City of Seneca | General fund | $5,000 |
| Faithful Friends | General fun | $5,000 |
| Calvary Baptist | General fund | $5,000 |
| Children's Haven | General fund | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General fund | $5,000 |
| Seneca Methodist Church | General fund | $5,000 |
| Teen Challenge | General fund | $5,000 |
| Wrestling Club | General fund | $4,500 |
| Specialty Risk Insurance | Insurance | $4,457 |
| Faith Assembly Church | General fund | $2,100 |
| Racine Christian Church | General fund | $2,000 |
| Seneca High School | General fund | $2,000 |
| Crowder College | General fund | $2,000 |
| Fairland Lions Club | General fund | $1,000 |
| Childrens Mercy | General fund | $1,000 |
| Seneca Cemetery | General fund | $1,000 |
| Neo Veterans Cemetery | General fund | $990 |
| Lions Club | General fund | $900 |
| Newton County A&m | General fund | $500 |
| Enchanted Florist | Thanksgiving meals | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- David Frye
Questions people ask
Does Frye Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 30.
How much does Frye Family Foundation give?
$245,484 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Frye Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Frye (Manager).
What does Frye Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.