Freshwater Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Freshwater Family Foundation is a private foundation in Spencer, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $500. 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$1,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$500
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $230,600 the year before.
100% 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 | $60,000 | 2 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $230,600 | 3 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $1,000 | 2 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Freshwater 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reedy Cemetary | General donation | $500 |
| McClung Cemetary | General donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Freshwater
- J Scott Freshwater
- Amy Jill Freshwater-Childress
- Suzanne Freshwater
Questions people ask
Does Freshwater Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Freshwater Family Foundation give?
$1,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Freshwater Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Freshwater (President), J Scott Freshwater (Vice President), Amy Jill Freshwater-Childress (Treasurer) and Suzanne Freshwater (Secretary).