Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.7 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $140,238 and the largest $2.2 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$5.7 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$140,238
- Largest grant$2.2 million
- Assets$51.4 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.0 million the year before.
40% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.0 million | 6 | $45.9 million |
| 2024 | $5.7 million | 10 | $51.4 million |
How to apply
Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable Trust 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 Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 10 | $5.7 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $2.2 million |
| Nevada Rural Housing Inc | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $1.5 million |
| Mesquite Works | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $874,059 |
| Clark County Public Education Foundation Inc | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $648,140 |
| Bishop Gorman High School | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $150,000 |
| College of Southern Nevada Foundation | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $130,477 |
| Project 150 Inc | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $100,000 |
| Frias Elementary School | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $48,653 |
| Cristo Rey St Viator Las Vegas Work Study Inc | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $34,000 |
| LVMPD Foundation | To contribute to charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John H Mowbray
- Jack R Hanifan
Questions people ask
Does Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable Trust give?
$5.7 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $140,238.
Who runs Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists John H Mowbray (Trustee, Pres./Treasurer) and Jack R Hanifan (Trustee, Vp/Secretary).
What does Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.