Frelinghuysen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frelinghuysen Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$140,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$103,225
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $129,500 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 | $178,000 | 31 | $322,463 |
| 2024 | $129,500 | 26 | $241,811 |
| 2025 | $140,000 | 6 | $103,225 |
How to apply
Frelinghuysen 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 Frelinghuysen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 3 | $65,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $50,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | Fellow sponsor | $25,000 |
| Market Street Mission | Life Change Addiction Recovery Program | $25,000 |
| Berkshire Botanical Garden | Horticultural Internship Program | $25,000 |
| Shelburne Museum | Norman Rockwell: At Home in Vermont Exhibition | $25,000 |
| Individual | $25,000 | |
| Princeton University Art Museum | Summer internship | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alice C Frelinghuysen
- Beatrice van Roijen
- Frederick Frelinghuysen
- Adaline H Frelinghuysen
- Virginia R Frelinghuysen
- Elizabeth Ratliff
- Henry Frelinghuysen
- Titus Ogilvie-Laing
- Tina Marie Hinck
- George L K Frelinghuysen
Questions people ask
Does Frelinghuysen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frelinghuysen Foundation give?
$140,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Frelinghuysen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alice C Frelinghuysen (Director), Beatrice van Roijen (Director), Frederick Frelinghuysen (Director) and Adaline H Frelinghuysen (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Frelinghuysen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.