The Fraentzel Foundation
Accepts applications
The Fraentzel Foundation is a private foundation in Maplewood, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $55,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$55,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $50,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $45,000 | 14 | $908,661 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 14 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 17 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David J Carlson PO Box 186, Maplewood, NJ 07040 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (973) 632-3485 |
| What to submit | Application in writing giving IRS qualification, purpose, name, address |
| Deadlines | December 1st |
| Restrictions | Northern New Jersey organizations qualifying under sec. 501(c)(3) |
What The Fraentzel Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 17 | $55,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Soorangemaplwdcommunity | Operational | $6,000 |
| Mend | Operational | $5,750 |
| Maplewood Memorial Library | Operational-library capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Maplewoodsouth Orange Rescue Squad | Operational | $4,000 |
| Morrow Memorial United Methodist | Operational | $4,000 |
| South Orange Maplewood Adult School | Operational--esl program | $4,000 |
| So Mountain Branch YMCA | Operational | $3,750 |
| Rent Party Pantry Inc | Operational | $3,250 |
| Achieve Foundation-So Orange & | Operational | $3,000 |
| Columbia High School Scholarship | Operational | $3,000 |
| Youth Net | Operational | $3,000 |
| Prospect Presbyterian Church-Hunger | Operational | $2,500 |
| Durand-Heddenhouse&gardenass'n Durand-Heddenhouse&gardenass'n | Operational | $2,000 |
| Chsmpa Inc (Columbia High School Music Parents Association) | Operational | $1,750 |
| Aspiring Leaders of Tomorrow (Alot) | Operational | $1,500 |
| Minority Achievement Cmte Scholars (Mac) Columbia High School | Operational | $1,500 |
| Maplewood Community Music | Operational | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Audrey Rowe
- Anisa Mehdi
- David J Carlson
- Tricia Tunstall
- Luis Estrella
Questions people ask
Does The Fraentzel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 1st.
How much does The Fraentzel Foundation give?
$55,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Fraentzel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Audrey Rowe (President), Anisa Mehdi (Secretary), David J Carlson (Treasurer) and Tricia Tunstall (Vice Pres.) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Fraentzel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.