Freer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Freer Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $180,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$180,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$4.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2025 | $180,000 | 9 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Freer 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 Freer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 7 | $140,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Asheville Buncombe County Christian Ministries | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Center on Colfax The | General operating | $20,000 |
| Manna Food Bank Inc | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania Bat Rescue | General operating | $20,000 |
| Preservation Society of Buncombe Asheville | General operating | $20,000 |
| WNC Robotics Glitch 20 | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Blue Ridge Healthcare Foundation Inc | Train mid-level providers and resident physicians | $10,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles L Freer
- Deborah G Freer
- Molly J Lambdin
- Sarah M Freer
- Bea Louise Freer
- Daniel L Horn
Questions people ask
Does Freer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Freer Foundation give?
$180,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Freer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles L Freer (President/Trustee), Deborah G Freer (Vice-President/Trustee), Molly J Lambdin (Trustee) and Sarah M Freer (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Freer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.