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Frey Foundation Grants

Private foundation · EIN 23-7094777 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024

Total grants paid
$4.8M
Grants reported
195
Median grant
$5K
Future commitments
$2.9M

Giving by tax year

Tax yearGrants paidAmount
2024195$4.8M

Where Frey Foundation gives

States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.

Largest reported grants

The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.

RecipientLocationPurposeTax yearAmount
Grand Valley State UniversityGrand Rapids, MIFully endow the Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy2024$500K
Grand Action Foundation 20Grand Rapids, MIAcrisure Amphitheater in Downtown Grand Rapids2024$500K
Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MIThe development of a childcare center in Rapid Central Station in downtown Grand Rapids and its first year of programming2024$390K
Mary Free Bed Hospital and Rehabilitation CenterGrand Rapids, MIA Shared Vision for Brighter Futures - Building a Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital2024$300K
Pine Rest FoundationGrand Rapids, MIPine Rest Pediatric Center for Behavioral Health2024$300K
Grand Rapids Public Museum FoundationGrand Rapids, MIThe riverfront and community archives portions of the Expanding Curiosity Capital Campaign2024$200K
Habitat for Humanity of Kent County IncGrand Rapids, MIImagine capital campaign to create 100 units of affordable housing2024$200K
West Michigan Trails & Greenways CoalitionGrand Rapids, MIBuilding Connections, Building Communities2024$150K
Children's Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MIA Million Minutes More2024$100K
Mosaic CounselingGrand Haven, MIYOU Matter Campaign2024$100K
The Michigan Women's FoundationGrand Rapids, MIWest Michigan Loan Officer ($100k) and Microlending Investment Fund ($50k)2024$100K
West Michigan Sports CommissionGrand Rapids, MIMeijer Sports Complex expansion campaign2024$100K
Housing NorthTraverse City, MISupport for a regional housing fund and expansion of existing programs2024$100K
Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community FoundationPetoskey, MIThe Edward J. Frey Jr. Charitable Fund2024$90.5K
North Central Michigan College FoundationPetoskey, MIChild Care Initiative Phase 22024$90K
Northern Homes Community Development CorporationBoyne City, MIPinebridge Place Apartments2024$90K
Harbor Springs Area Historical SocietyHarbor Springs, MIBringing History to Life Comprehensive Campaign2024$75K
Downtown Grand Rapids IncGrand Rapids, MIBuilding organizational capacity and infrastructure (2024 renewal)2024$75K
The STEM GreenhouseKentwood, MIProgramming for high school students in GRPS2024$60K
Munson Healthcare FoundationsTraverse City, MIGeneral operating support2024$52.2K
University of HartfordWest Hartford, CTGeneral operating support2024$52.2K
Northwest Michigan Rural Housing PartnershipTraverse City, MIEmmet and Charlevoix County Housing Ready Program Expansion2024$50K
Grand Valley State UniversityGrand Rapids, MIStorytime in the Park - Garfield2024$40K
Harbor Springs Festival of the BookHarbor Springs, MIHarbor Springs Festival of the Book - Books for Schools2024$36.8K
Ottawa County Parks FoundationWest Olive, MIFullfilling the Rosy Mound Vision2024$30K

How to apply

This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.

Contact
HOLLY A JOHNSON
Address
40 PEARL STREET NW Ste 1100 GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 45903
Phone
6164510303
Email
CONTACT@FREYFDN.ORG
Deadlines
DUE TWELVE WEEKS PRIOR TO SCHEDULED DATE OF BOARD FUNDING MEETINGS, HELD IN FEB, MAY, AUG, AND NOV.
Application materials
STANDARD APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM ADDRESS ABOVE OR AT THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.FREYFDN.ORG
Restrictions
FOR COMMUNITY-BASED OR REGIONAL PROJECTS, THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON PROPOSALS FROM ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES SERVING KENT, EMMET OR CHARLEVOIX COUNTIES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ACCEPTS PROPOSALS FROM CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WITH A STATE-LEVEL PRESENCE OR STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WHOSE PROPOSAL MAY HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT ON THE FREY FOUNDATION'S GEOGRAPHIC TARGET AREAS.

About this data

Figures are aggregated from Frey Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.

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