Walter Henry Freygang Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Walter Henry Freygang Foundation is a private foundation in Akron, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $735,000 in 86 grants; the typical grant was $7,310 and the largest $50,680. 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$735,000
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$7,310
- Largest grant$50,680
- Assets$16.0 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $700,000 the year before.
16% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $735,000 | 85 | $13.4 million |
| 2023 | $700,000 | 83 | $14.8 million |
| 2024 | $735,000 | 86 | $16.0 million |
How to apply
Walter Henry Freygang 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 Walter Henry Freygang Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 20 | $192,520 |
| Ohio | 12 | $117,960 |
| New York | 11 | $83,800 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $55,840 |
| California | 6 | $38,100 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,850 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $24,290 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $22,100 |
| Illinois | 2 | $22,050 |
| Maryland | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Institute of Technology | Support higher education | $50,680 |
| Akron Children's Hospital Medical Center | General support | $31,030 |
| Mobile Meals Inc | Meal sv for needy | $25,850 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General support | $25,850 |
| Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels | General support | $22,390 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Education | $19,680 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Education | $19,680 |
| Wnet Group | Support public broadcasting | $18,630 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation | General support | $17,730 |
| Guide Dog Fnd for the Blind | Guide dogs for visually impaired | $16,970 |
| Mayo Clinic | General support | $14,270 |
| Camp Acorn Inc | General support | $14,070 |
| Spence-Chapin SV to Families & Children | General support | $13,980 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Support for general education | $13,940 |
| Prevent Blindness America | General support | $13,420 |
| Fox Chase Cancer Center | General support | $13,400 |
| American Printing House for the Blind | General support | $13,110 |
| Mount Holyoke College | General fund | $12,490 |
| Valley Hospital Foundation | General support | $12,320 |
| National Public Radio | General support | $11,450 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | General support | $11,190 |
| Kessler Foundation | Support for people with disabilities | $10,910 |
| Cleveland Clinic Akron General Foundation | General support | $10,860 |
| Reed College | General support | $10,830 |
| Hathaway Brown School | Education | $10,630 |
| Learning Ally | Visually impaired | $10,340 |
| Rutgers University | General support | $10,310 |
| University of Maryland | Education | $10,310 |
| Sprout Therapeutic Riding | General support | $9,920 |
| New Hope PRC | General support | $9,700 |
| McDonogh School | Support private school | $9,690 |
| Bonnie Brae | Troubled youth facility | $9,590 |
| Ideastream Public Media | Public media support | $9,500 |
| WGBH Educational Fnd | Public broadcasting | $9,390 |
| Connecticut College | Higher education | $9,250 |
| Alzheimers Assoc | Medical research | $8,630 |
| NJ PBS | General support | $8,590 |
| NYU Langone Medical Center | General support | $8,540 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | General support | $8,390 |
| Perkins School for Blind | Assistance to blind students | $8,140 |
Officers and trustees
- Antje Freygang
- Dale G Freygang
- Edward Drennan
- James Drennan
- Katherine A Freygang
- Steven Freygang
- Marley Freygang
Questions people ask
Does Walter Henry Freygang Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Walter Henry Freygang Foundation give?
$735,000 in tax year 2024, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $7,310.
Who runs Walter Henry Freygang Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Antje Freygang (Trustee), Dale G Freygang (Pres/Treas), Edward Drennan (Trustee) and James Drennan (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Walter Henry Freygang Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.