Foundations / New York
The Freeman Foundation
Accepts applications New York, New York · EIN 132965090
The Freeman Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $20.4 million in 95 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$20.4 million
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$491 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $19.1 million the year before.
45% 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 |
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| 2023 | $19.1 million | 69 | $459 million |
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| 2024 | $20.4 million | 95 | $491 million |
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How to apply
| Contact | The Freeman Foundation
1601 East West Road, Honolulu, HI 96848 |
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| Phone or email | (808) 944-7663 |
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| What to submit | Cover letter with pertinent information requested in annual report |
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As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.
IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Freeman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 31 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
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| District of Columbia | 6 | $3.1 million |
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| Hawaii | 18 | $3.0 million |
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| Vermont | 10 | $2.8 million |
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| Colorado | 4 | $2.8 million |
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| New York | 7 | $2.6 million |
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| Pennsylvania | 3 | $986,182 |
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| Washington | 5 | $948,725 |
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| California | 6 | $629,412 |
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| Texas | 5 | $547,684 |
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| Massachusetts | 2 | $460,251 |
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Grants paid in 2024
The 40 largest of 95 grants| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
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First Nations Development Institute
Longmont, CO | General support | $1.6 million |
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Institute of International Education
New York, NY | General support | $1.3 million |
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Vermont Land Trust
Montpelier, VT | General support | $1.2 million |
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Mag America Inc
Washington, DC | General support | $1.2 million |
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Hawaii Good Food Alliance
Honolulu, HI | General support | $1.0 million |
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Save the Children Federation
Washington, DC | General support | $1.0 million |
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National Association of Japan-America Societies Incorporated
Washington, DC | General support | $711,280 |
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First Nations Development Institute
Longmont, CO | General support | $650,000 |
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Columbia University Weatherhead East Asian Institute
New York, NY | General support | $569,541 |
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $556,182 |
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University of Colorado Foundaion - Center for Asian Studies
Boulder, CO | General support | $455,700 |
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University of Washington Foundation
Seattle, WA | General support | $433,725 |
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA | General support | $391,116 |
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Five Colleges Inc
Northampton, MA | General support | $372,413 |
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Preservation Trust of Vermont
Burlington, VT | General support | $363,000 |
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The Center for an Agricultural Economy
Hardwick, VT | General support | $337,400 |
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Blakemore Foundation - Expenditure Responsibility Grant
Bellevue, WA | General support | $300,000 |
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East West Center Foundation
Honolulu, HI | General support | $300,000 |
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World Monuments Fund
New York, NY | General support | $279,000 |
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Preservation Trust of Vermont
Burlington, VT | General support | $275,000 |
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Cfes Brilliant Pathways
Essex, NY | General support | $267,000 |
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Buffalo Nations Grasslands Alliance
Lower Brule, SD | General support | $250,000 |
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Kupu - Hawaii Youth Conserv Corps Summer Program
Honolulu, HI | General support | $250,000 |
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Shelburne Farms
Shelburne, VT | General support | $250,000 |
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Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA | General support | $250,000 |
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Asia Society Texas
Houston, TX | General support | $200,000 |
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Pacific and Asian Affairs Council
Honolulu, HI | General support | $200,000 |
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Pacific Gateway Center
Honolulu, HI | General support | $200,000 |
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University of Oregon Foundation
Eugene, OR | General support | $200,000 |
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Weta-Broadcast BBC News
Arlington, VA | General support | $200,000 |
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Trustees of Indiana University
Detroit, MI | General support | $180,000 |
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Villanova University
Villanova, PA | General support | $180,000 |
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Tucson Refugee Ministry
Tucson, AZ | General support | $175,000 |
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Champlain College
Burlington, VT | General support | $165,000 |
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Children's Museum Houston
Houston, TX | General support | $156,403 |
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University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX | General support | $150,000 |
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University of Hawaii Foundation
Honolulu, HI | General support | $137,000 |
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Butler University
Indianapolis, IN | General support | $130,000 |
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University of Hawaii Foundation
Honolulu, HI | General support | $127,000 |
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Iolani School
Honolulu, HI | General support | $125,000 |
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Officers and trustees
- Graeme Freeman
Trustee,president - David R Stack
Trustee - George S Tsandikos
Trustee - Shereen Goto
Director - Juefei Wang
Director - Alec Freeman
Director - Robin Sato
Director
As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.
Questions people ask
Does The Freeman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Freeman Foundation give?
$20.4 million in tax year 2024, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs The Freeman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Graeme Freeman (Trustee,president), David R Stack (Trustee), George S Tsandikos (Trustee) and Shereen Goto (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Freeman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and international.
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