Frey Foundation

EIN 36-3588505 · MN

Invitation only Typical grant ~$18.5K Funds in MN, ID, IL +2
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Frey Foundation based in MN paid 48 grants totaling $1.2M to 48 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $103 to $100K, with a median of $18.5K. Its largest recipients included HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION, UJAAMA PLACE, and TWIN CITIES RISE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$20,422,770
Giving (latest yr)
$1,211,400
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
48
Median grant
$18.5K
Recipients
48
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
16
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation$100,000
  • Ujaama Place$95,000
  • Twin Cities Rise$75,000
  • Heading Home Minnesota$70,000
  • Simpson Housing$70,000

Where grants went

  • Minnesota$1,127,222 · 43 grants
  • Idaho$78,773 · 2 grants
  • Illinois$3,155 · 1 grant
  • Virginia$2,000 · 1 grant
  • Maryland$250 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (48)

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Center City, MN
General Operating Support
$100,000
Ujaama Place
St Paul, MN
General Operating Support
$95,000
Twin Cities Rise
Minneapolis, MN
General Operating Support
$75,000
Simpson Housing
Minneapolis, MN
General Operating Support
$70,000
Heading Home Minnesota
St Paul, MN
General Operating Support
$70,000
Aeon
Minneapolis, MN
General Operating Support
$65,000
Project for Pride IN Living Inc (Ppl)
Minneapolis, MN
Resident Services Program
$65,000
Youthprise
Minneapolis, MN
General Operating Support
$50,000
Hunger Impact Partners
Minneapolis, MN
General Operating Support
$50,000
Sun Valley Tour DE Force
Ketchum, ID
General Operating Support
$50,000
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
St Paul, MN
General Operating Support
$50,000
Women's Club of Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
General Operating Support
$50,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Frey Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Frey Foundation reported 48 itemized grants totaling $1.2M. Individual grants ranged from $103 to $100K (median $18.5K).

Recent recipients include HAZELDEN BETTY FORD FOUNDATION, UJAAMA PLACE, TWIN CITIES RISE, among 48 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Frey Foundation is a private foundation based in Minnesota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Frey Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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