Freeman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Freeman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Manakin Sabot, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $295,003 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$295,003
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was down from $300,000 the year before.
39% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $147,350 | 25 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $300,000 | 34 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $295,003 | 42 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Freeman 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 Freeman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 34 | $264,003 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $11,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $8,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Selc climate initiative | $25,000 |
| Feed More Inc | Project/program support | $20,000 |
| Children's Museum of Richmond | The trailblazer club | $15,000 |
| Crossover Ministry Inc | Heatlhcare for low income uninsured children in va | $15,000 |
| Little Hands of Virginia Inc | Helping children thrive in richmond and beyond | $15,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Foundation | Magic mud mobile - ceramics teaching studio | $10,003 |
| Blue Sky Fund | Blue sky fund explorers program | $10,000 |
| Greater Richmond Scan-Stop Child | Child advocacy center | $10,000 |
| Medical Home Plus Inc | Support for children with learning needs | $10,000 |
| Reestablish Richmond | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Robinson Theatre Community Arts | After school programs & summer camps | $10,000 |
| The Maggie Walker Community Land Trust | Permanently affordable housing | $10,000 |
| Challenge Discovery Projects Inc | Youth behavioral health outpatient clinic | $7,500 |
| Mobile Hope Association | General operating support | $7,500 |
| The Society of St Andrew Inc | General operating support | $7,500 |
| Virginia Home for Boys and Girls | Transitional living program | $7,500 |
| YMCA Richmond | Sprout school scholarships | $7,500 |
| Crossroads Rhode Island | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Truman t semans center for oyster restoration & innovation | $5,000 |
| Chesterfield Education Foundation | Read to succeeed in title 1 schools | $5,000 |
| CJ'S Thumbs Up Foundation | Meal fairies | $5,000 |
| Full Circle Grief Center | Grief support programming | $5,000 |
| Greater Richmond FIT4KIDS Inc | Fit4kids school based programs | $5,000 |
| Jacobs Chance Inc | Art for all creative access | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Inc | Strengthening families, counseling and adoption programs | $5,000 |
| Outward Bound Inc | Advancing access to the outdoors | $5,000 |
| Richmond Symphony | The sound of richmond symphony | $5,000 |
| Shalom Farms | Mobile market | $5,000 |
| SOAR365 | Pediatric therapy | $5,000 |
| Individual | Kits for kids - youth in need | $5,000 |
| Family Pantry of Cape Cod | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Rhode Island Community Food Bank | General operating support for food assistance | $4,000 |
| Fairvote | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Junior Achievement Serving Central Virginia | Ja finance park - workforce readiness | $3,000 |
| VPM Media Corporation | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Loudoun Hunger Relief | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Seven Loaves Services Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Windy Hill Foundation Inc | Creating pathways to stability and self sufficiency | $2,500 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Hollins University | Annual fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Freeman Jr
- Cameron F Furgal
- Margaret F Habenicht
- Elizabeth F Curtin
Questions people ask
Does Freeman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Freeman Family Foundation give?
$295,003 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Freeman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert M Freeman Jr (Director), Cameron F Furgal (Director), Margaret F Habenicht (Director) and Elizabeth F Curtin (Director).
What does Freeman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and environment and conservation.