Fredrickson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fredrickson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $151,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $30,000. 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$151,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$817,629
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $161,750 the year before.
44% 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 | $131,000 | 10 | $617,987 |
| 2024 | $161,750 | 15 | $710,884 |
| 2025 | $151,500 | 18 | $817,629 |
How to apply
Fredrickson Family 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 Fredrickson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 12 | $74,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elevation Church | Operating purposes | $30,000 |
| Achievable Dream Academy | Operating purposes | $15,000 |
| Querencia Foundation | Operating purposes | $15,000 |
| St Mary's Home | Operating purposes | $15,000 |
| United Way of South Hampton Roads | Operating purposes | $15,000 |
| The Honor Foundation | Operating purposes | $10,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Operating purposes | $10,000 |
| Norfolk State University Foundation | Operating purposes | $7,500 |
| Operation Smile | Operating purposes | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Operating purposes | $5,000 |
| Chrysler Museum of Art | Operating purposes | $3,500 |
| Virginia Arts Festival | Operating purposes | $3,500 |
| Chop Foundation | Operating purposes | $2,000 |
| Mountaintop Montessori | Operating purposes | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Operating purposes | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Operating purposes | $1,000 |
| The Family and Children's Trust Fund of Virginia (Fact) | Operating purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mara T Fredrickson
- Steven D Fredrickson
Questions people ask
Does Fredrickson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fredrickson Family Foundation give?
$151,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Fredrickson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mara T Fredrickson (President) and Steven D Fredrickson (Treasurer, Secretary).
What does Fredrickson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.