Freygish Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Freygish Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $502,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$502,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $346,764 the year before.
73% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $205,000 | 6 | $3.7 million |
| 2023 | $346,764 | 12 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $502,000 | 15 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Freygish 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 Freygish Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $325,000 |
| California | 2 | $85,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $12,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridging Voice Inc | General & unrestricted grant | $150,000 |
| Blue Star Families | General & unrestricted grant | $75,000 |
| Campaign Against Hunger | General & unrestricted grant | $60,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute Inc | General & unrestricted grant | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General & unrestricted grant | $30,000 |
| International Research - Irex | General & unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Essential Information Inc | General & unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Prison Renaissance | General & unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| A Fair Shake for Youth | General & unrestricted grant | $15,000 |
| Center for Independent Documentary | General & unrestrictive grant | $12,000 |
| Horizons Newark Inc | General & unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Computer Services for the Blind | General & unrestricted grant | $10,000 |
| Trans Lifeline | General & unrestrictive grant | $10,000 |
| Norwich Dollars for Scholars | General & unrestrictive grant | $10,000 |
| Healarious | General & unrestrictive grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeremy Bloom
- Peter Bloom
- Janet Greenfield
Questions people ask
Does Freygish Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Freygish Foundation give?
$502,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Freygish Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeremy Bloom (Trustee), Peter Bloom (Trustee) and Janet Greenfield (Trustee).
What does Freygish Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research.