Freres Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Freres Foundation is a private foundation in Lyons, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $225,106 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 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$225,106
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $218,867 the year before.
70% 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 | $167,391 | 30 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $218,867 | 33 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $225,106 | 40 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Freres 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 Freres Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 35 | $173,400 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $25,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $206 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Forestry Center | Unrestricted donation | $50,000 |
| Bradley Impact Fund | Freedom foundation | $25,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc | Unrestricted donation | $25,000 |
| Family Building Blocks | Doris new place construction | $20,000 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | Wood composite research | $20,000 |
| Community Service Consortium | Unrestricted donation | $12,000 |
| Common Sense for Oregon Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Lyons Rural Fire District | Unrestricted donation | $8,000 |
| Creative Neighborhoods | Unrestricted donation | $7,100 |
| Forest Bridges | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Regis St Mary Catholic School | Regis baseball | $5,000 |
| Mari-Linn PTO | Reader board | $4,000 |
| Youth Benefit Golf Tournament | Unrestricted donation | $4,000 |
| Silver Creek Fellowship | Unrestricted donation | $3,600 |
| Scio Library Grant Matching Fund | Renovation project | $3,000 |
| Cascade High School | Hotwire robotics | $2,500 |
| Forests Today and Forever | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Biyc-McSo Golf Tournament | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Mill City-Gates Community Assistance | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Opoa Legal Center | Tech upgrade | $2,500 |
| Marion & Polk First | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Catholic Community Services | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Marion County 4-H Association | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Linn County Oregon Veterans Day Parade | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Oregon Society of American Foresters | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Santiam Football | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Keep Oregon Green Association | Unrestricted donation | $750 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
| Marion County Junior Livestock Auction | Grant dolby & madi mckenzie | $500 |
| Hart Horses Adaptive Riding & Therapy | Unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Scio High School | Graduation night | $250 |
| Scio Parent Club | Spring fling festival | $250 |
| Jill and Chris How Ya Doing Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Partners in Community Living | Unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Saint Boniface Catholic Church | Tombstone talks | $250 |
| Santiam High School | Doernbechers | $250 |
| Stayton Ohset | Unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Willamette University | Unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted donation | $206 |
| Santiam Volleyball Asb | Unrestricted donation | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Freres Jr
- Kyle Freres
- Tyler Freres
- Eric Anspach
Questions people ask
Does Freres Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Freres Foundation give?
$225,106 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Freres Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Freres Jr (President), Kyle Freres (Vice-President), Tyler Freres (Vice-President) and Eric Anspach (Secretary).
What does Freres Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and community development.