Freston Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Freston Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $232,900 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$232,900
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$363,802
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $238,010 the year before.
42% 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 | $93,000 | 7 | $654,125 |
| 2024 | $238,010 | 11 | $467,656 |
| 2025 | $232,900 | 12 | $363,802 |
How to apply
Freston 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $105,000 |
| California | 3 | $77,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $25,000 |
| New York | 3 | $22,900 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The One Campain | General | $50,000 |
| New America | General | $50,000 |
| Young Eisner Scholars | General | $50,000 |
| Beyond Type 1 | General | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservacy | General | $20,000 |
| Friends of Auaf | General | $5,000 |
| Turquoise Mountain Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Dunelm USA | General | $2,500 |
| Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade | General | $2,500 |
| Seasame Workshop | General | $2,500 |
| Sag Harbor Fire Department | General | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas E Freston
- Andrew Freston
- Gilbert Freston
- Michael Gandolfo
Questions people ask
Does Freston Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Freston Family Foundation give?
$232,900 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Freston Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas E Freston (Trustee), Andrew Freston (Trustee), Gilbert Freston (Trustee) and Michael Gandolfo (Trustee).