Frennea Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frennea Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $18,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$54,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$18,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $48,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,000 | 5 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $48,000 | 7 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $54,000 | 7 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Frennea 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 Frennea Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 5 | $36,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Reading | Unrestricted general | $18,000 |
| Coastal Conservation Association | Unrestricted general | $13,500 |
| Bird Alliance of Oregon | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Film Action Oregon | Unrestricted general | $5,500 |
| Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation | Unrestricted general | $4,500 |
| Free Geek | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Portland Child Art Studio | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carly Frennea
- Kyle Frennea
- Rachel Frennea
- Lee Willeford
- Robert Frennea
Questions people ask
Does Frennea Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frennea Family Foundation give?
$54,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs Frennea Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carly Frennea (Dir, Pres), Kyle Frennea (VP), Rachel Frennea (Sec) and Lee Willeford (VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Frennea Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.