How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Holly A Johnson
40 PEARL STREET NW Ste 1100
Grand Rapids, MI 45903
(616) 451-0303
[email protected] - Form and materials
- Standard application form available upon request from address above or at the foundation's website: www.freyfdn.org
- Deadlines
- Due twelve weeks prior to scheduled date of board funding meetings, held in feb, may, aug, and nov.
- 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.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$4,780,950
- Grants listed
- 195
- Assets, end of year
- $162,397,904
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Tax year 2023
$5,522,441
- Grants listed
- 205
- Assets, end of year
- $147,686,324
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Tax year 2022
$6,114,864
- Grants listed
- 219
- Assets, end of year
- $132,169,982
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Tax year 2021
$5,487,793
- Grants listed
- 180
- Assets, end of year
- $174,201,865
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Tax year 2020
$4,653,288
- Grants listed
- 254
- Assets, end of year
- $159,933,477
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Tax year 2019
$5,707,514
- Grants listed
- 257
- Assets, end of year
- $154,408,836
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Tax year 2018
$5,375,360
- Grants listed
- 250
- Assets, end of year
- $139,579,624
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Grand Action Foundation 20Grand Rapids, MI
Acrisure Amphitheater in Downtown Grand Rapids
$500,000 -
Grand Valley State UniversityGrand Rapids, MI
Fully endow the Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy
$500,000 -
Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI
The development of a childcare center in Rapid Central Station in downtown Grand Rapids and its first year of programming
$390,000 -
Mary Free Bed Hospital and Rehabilitation CenterGrand Rapids, MI
A Shared Vision for Brighter Futures - Building a Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital
$300,000 -
Pine Rest FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Pine Rest Pediatric Center for Behavioral Health
$300,000 -
Grand Rapids Public Museum FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
The riverfront and community archives portions of the Expanding Curiosity Capital Campaign
$200,000 -
Habitat for Humanity of Kent County IncGrand Rapids, MI
Imagine capital campaign to create 100 units of affordable housing
$200,000 -
West Michigan Trails & Greenways CoalitionGrand Rapids, MI
Building Connections, Building Communities
$150,000 -
Children's Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MI
A Million Minutes More
$100,000 -
Housing NorthTraverse City, MI
Support for a regional housing fund and expansion of existing programs
$100,000 -
Mosaic CounselingGrand Haven, MI
YOU Matter Campaign
$100,000 -
The Michigan Women's FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
West Michigan Loan Officer ($100k) and Microlending Investment Fund ($50k)
$100,000 -
West Michigan Sports CommissionGrand Rapids, MI
Meijer Sports Complex expansion campaign
$100,000 -
Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community FoundationPetoskey, MI
The Edward J. Frey Jr. Charitable Fund
$90,500 -
North Central Michigan College FoundationPetoskey, MI
Child Care Initiative Phase 2
$90,000 -
Northern Homes Community Development CorporationBoyne City, MI
Pinebridge Place Apartments
$90,000 -
Downtown Grand Rapids IncGrand Rapids, MI
Building organizational capacity and infrastructure (2024 renewal)
$75,000 -
Harbor Springs Area Historical SocietyHarbor SPGS, MI
Bringing History to Life Comprehensive Campaign
$75,000 -
The STEM GreenhouseKentwood, MI
Programming for high school students in GRPS
$60,000 -
Munson Healthcare FoundationsTraverse City, MI
General operating support
$52,200 -
University of HartfordWest Hartford, CT
General operating support
$52,200 -
Northwest Michigan Rural Housing PartnershipTraverse City, MI
Emmet and Charlevoix County Housing Ready Program Expansion
$50,000 -
Grand Valley State UniversityGrand Rapids, MI
Storytime in the Park - Garfield
$40,000 -
Harbor Springs Festival of the BookHarbor SPGS, MI
Harbor Springs Festival of the Book - Books for Schools
$36,750 -
Diatribe IncGrand Rapids, MI
Planning for the new event space at The Emory Arts & Culture Hub and efforts to increase the capacity of its program delivery
$30,000 -
Grand Rapids Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
2024 Non Profit Technical Assistance Fund (NPTA)
$30,000 -
Grand Rapids Urban League IncGrand Rapids, MI
The Launch and Initial Cohorts of the Equitable Development Initiative
$30,000 -
Ottawa County Parks FoundationWest Olive, MI
Fullfilling the Rosy Mound Vision
$30,000 -
Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL
Frey Gomes Giving
$25,000 -
Harbor Springs Area Historical SocietyHarbor SPGS, MI
Bringing History to Life campaign
$25,000 -
PlayMakers Repertory CompanyChapel Hill, NC
Community and Student Access Fund
$25,000 -
UNC Law FoundationChapel Hill, NC
Dean's Discretionary Fund
$25,000 -
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC
The Carolina Performing Arts Student Ticket Angel Fund for the David G. Frey '64 '67 challenge grant
$25,000 -
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC
The Carolina Performing Arts Student Ticket Angel Fund for the David G. Frey '64 '67 challenge grant
$25,000 -
Amplify GRGrand Rapids, MI
Boston Square Community Ownership Pilot
$21,500 -
Michigan League for Public PolicyLansing, MI
Champions for Kids Strong Kids sponsorship
$20,000 -
New City Kids IncJersey City, NJ
Teen Life Internship Program Enhancement and Expansion
$20,000 -
The Grand Rapids Economic Club Charitable FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Collaborative pilot project to increase community access and inclusion through the sponsorship of a table at every lunch event for the 2024-2025 season
$20,000 -
Women's Resource Center of Northern MichiganPetoskey, MI
Empowering Bright Futures
$19,000 -
Marvelous Lifestyles Outreach CorporationGrand Rapids, MI
Marvelous Kidz Learning Center
$15,000 -
New City NeighborsGrand Rapids, MI
Food security programming that empowers youth and address food insecurity
$15,000 -
Treetops CollectiveGrand Rapids, MI
Building to Belong Capital Campaign
$15,000 -
Grand Valley State UniversityGrand Rapids, MI
Support for the expansion and enhancement of their local public television show, Mutually Inclusive
$12,000 -
United Way of North CarolinaCary, NC
Hurricane Helene Relief
$11,000 -
Arts Marketplace at Studio ParkGrand Rapids, MI
Business Development Resources for Women and Minority Owned Small Businesses
$10,000 -
Council of Michigan Foundations IncDetroit, MI
Family Foundation Retreat and Annual Conference
$10,000 -
Downtown Grand Rapids IncGrand Rapids, MI
2024 ArtPrize Event
$10,000 -
First Steps KentGrand Rapids, MI
Kent County Parent Outreach and Education
$10,000 -
Fountain Street ChurchGrand Rapids, MI
Restoration of the Historic Memorial Bell Tower
$10,000 -
Good Hart Artist Residency IncHarbor SPGS, MI
Organization transition, capacity building and growth
$10,000 -
Grand Action Foundation 20Grand Rapids, MI
Community engagement and administrative support
$10,000 -
Grand Action Foundation 20Grand Rapids, MI
General support for amphitheater and soccer stadium
$10,000 -
Grand Haven Community FoundationGrand Haven, MI
Holly & Erick Johnson Family Fund
$10,000 -
Harbor Springs Public SchoolsHarbor Springs, MI
Harbor Springs High School Stratford Theater Trip
$10,000 -
Harbor Springs Public SchoolsHarbor Springs, MI
Harbor Springs High School Stratford Theater Trip
$10,000 -
Heart of West Michigan United WayGrand Rapids, MI
Disaster recovery from water main break in Southeast Grand Rapids
$10,000 -
Hoap IncGrand Rapids, MI
A Pathway to Permanent Housing
$10,000 -
Little Traverse Bay Humane SocietyHarbor SPGS, MI
Restricted support for the emergency care center
$10,000 -
Meaning In ColorsGrand Rapids, MI
Expansion of the Empowering Future Professional program
$10,000 -
Momentum CenterGrand Haven, MI
General operating support
$10,000 -
Mosaic CounselingGrand Haven, MI
General operating support
$10,000 -
Muskegon River Watershed AssemblyBig Rapids, MI
Organizational capacity building
$10,000 -
Pine Rest FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Art & Therapeutic Supplies for the Pine Rest Pediatric Center
$10,000 -
River NetworkBoulder, CO
River Rally 2024, a national summit of watershed conservation professionals and water advocates in Grand Rapids, MI.
$10,000 -
Rotary Club of Little Traverse Bay SunsetPetoskey, MI
Parker W. Rose Scholarship Fund
$10,000 -
Saint Mary's FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Capital Campaign, Behavioral Health
$10,000 -
The Fund for Park AvenueNew York, NY
Holiday tree lighting and Park Avenue planting
$10,000 -
The Village99Grand Rapids, MI
Feasibility Study and Project Planning for a Community Resource Hub
$10,000 -
Tri-Cities Alano ClubGrand Haven, MI
General operating support
$10,000 -
United Way of Northwest MichiganTraverse City, MI
Capacity building support for Char-Em United Way
$10,000 -
Young Money FinancesGrand Rapids, MI
We Matter Now Conference
$10,000 -
Rotary Club of Little Traverse Bay SunsetPetoskey, MI
the Petoskey High School Vocational scholarship program
$8,000 -
Home Repair Services of Kent County IncGrand Rapids, MI
Increase the capacity of the mobile home repair program, including the purchase of an electric cargo van,
$7,500 -
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Arts and Sciences FoundationChapel Hill, NC
Arts and Science Foundation
$7,500 -
Saint Mary's FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Capital Campaign, Behavioral Health
$7,200 -
Chicago Community FoundationChicago, IL
Frey Gomes Giving
$7,000 -
Literacy Center of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI
Office Renovation and Relocation
$7,000 -
South End Community Outreach MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI
Early Childhood Education for Low-Income, High-Need Families
$6,500 -
Camp DaggettPetoskey, MI
Kitchen Renovation and Improvements
$5,000 -
Charlevoix County Community FoundationEast Jordan, MI
Frey 4North Philanthropy Fund
$5,000 -
Corewell Health FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
To organize holiday celebrations for children & youth receiving services at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital during the holiday season
$5,000 -
EARTH University FoundationAtlanta, GA
General operating support
$5,000 -
Festival of the Arts in Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI
2024 Festival of the Arts
$5,000 -
First United Methodist Church of GainesvilleGainesville, FL
Capital Campaign
$5,000 -
FLOW For Love of WaterTraverse City, MI
FLOW - Unrestricted
$5,000 -
Friends of Grand Rapids ParksGrand Rapids, MI
Construction and design of a tribute for Mayor Rosalynn Bliss at Riverside Park
$5,000 -
Grand Rapids Civic TheatreGrand Rapids, MI
Annual fund
$5,000 -
Great Lakes Aquatic Habitat Network and Fund IncPetoskey, MI
Support for efforts in securing individual, major gifts and diversifying funding sources as outlined in the Donor and Funding Diversification Action Steps document
$5,000 -
Greater Michigan Council Inc Boy Scouts of AmericaGrand Rapids, MI
The Leadership Dinner
$5,000 -
Interlochen Center for the ArtsInterlochen, MI
Interlochen Arts Academy General Fund
$5,000 -
Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo College Fund
$5,000 -
Little Traverse ConservancyHarbor Springs, MI
Save the Trees/Annual Support
$5,000 -
Michigan Tech FundHoughton, MI
Annual Support to MTU
$5,000 -
North Central Michigan College FoundationPetoskey, MI
Ted Frey Scholarship program support
$5,000 -
North Central Michigan College FoundationPetoskey, MI
Ted Frey Pursuit of Knowledge Memorial Scholarship
$5,000 -
Opera Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI
Annual fund
$5,000 -
Petoskey Montessori Children's HousePetoskey, MI
Petoskey Montessori Childcare Capacity Expansion
$5,000 -
Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community FoundationPetoskey, MI
Youth Advisory Committee
$5,000 -
Stepping Stones MontessoriGrand Rapids, MI
General operating support
$5,000 -
The 5 Gyres InstituteSanta Monica, CA
Unrestricted
$5,000 -
The Grand Rapids Children's MuseumGrand Rapids, MI
2024 State of Play
$5,000 -
The Grand Rapids Economic Club Charitable FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
35th Annual Dinner
$5,000 -
The Greater Grand Rapids Chamber FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Tribute for Mayor Rosalynn Bliss
$5,000 -
The Young Americans IncCorona, CA
General operating funds for the Harbor Springs Summer Camp Program
$5,000 -
University of Oregon FoundationEugene, OR
Architecture Department Fund
$5,000 -
Upwardly GlobalNew York, NY
General operating support
$5,000 -
Women's Audio MissionSan Francisco, CA
General operation support
$5,000 -
Women's Resource Center of Northern MichiganPetoskey, MI
Playroom Supplies for Empowering Bright Futures campaign
$5,000 -
Be CafeAda, MI
General Operating
$4,000 -
Episcopal High SchoolAlexandria, VA
General operating support
$3,500 -
East Grand Rapids Schools FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
General operating support
$3,000 -
FLOW For Love of WaterTraverse City, MI
Art Meets Water
$3,000 -
University of Florida Foundation IncGainesville, FL
Harn Museum of Art
$3,000 -
Camp DaggettPetoskey, MI
Scholarship support for economically disadvantaged campers
$2,500 -
Drummond Island Medical CenterDrummond Is, MI
Medical supplies for adolescents
$2,500 -
Hermitage at DiamondGrand Rapids, MI
General operating
$2,500 -
Jewish Federation of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI
General operating support
$2,500 -
Mary Free Bed Hospital and Rehabilitation CenterGrand Rapids, MI
To organize holiday celebrations for children & youth receiving services during the holiday season
$2,500 -
McLaren Northern Michigan FoundationPetoskey, MI
To organize holiday celebrations for children & youth receiving services during the holiday season
$2,500 -
Oberlin CollegeCleveland, OH
Parents Fund
$2,500 -
Saint Mary's FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Support for the New Mother's Celebration at Clinica Santa Maria
$2,500 -
Temple EmanuelGrand Rapids, MI
Capital Campaign for Improvements
$2,500 -
University of HartfordWest Hartford, CT
General fund support
$2,500 -
Ursinus CollegeCollegeville, PA
Parents Fund
$2,500 -
Beaver Island Community SchoolBeaver Island, MI
Childcare Landscape Assessment
$2,400 -
Blandford Nature CenterGrand Rapids, MI
Acorns to Oak
$2,000 -
Blandford Nature CenterGrand Rapids, MI
General operating support
$2,000 -
Boy Scouts of America North Florida Council IncJacksonville, FL
General Fund
$2,000 -
Conductive Learning CenterGrand Rapids, MI
Conducting Readiness Recruitment Program
$2,000 -
Episcopal High SchoolAlexandria, VA
General operating support
$2,000 -
Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding IncRockford, MI
20/20 Vision
$2,000 -
Grand Rapids Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Ray McCahill Family Fund
$2,000 -
Land Conservancy of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI
General Support
$2,000 -
Little Traverse SailorsHarbor SPGS, MI
Scholarship program support to serve children from economically disadvantaged households
$2,000 -
Schrems West Michigan Trout UnlimitedGrand Rapids, MI
Women on the Water 2024
$2,000 -
The University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI
Dean's general fund at Ross School of Business
$2,000 -
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC
Support for Shuford minor in entrepreneurship
$2,000 -
University of Vermont FoundationBurlington, VT
Nutrition and Food Sciences program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
$2,000 -
Urban League of West MichiganGrand Rapids, MI
24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Corporate Breakfast
$1,800 -
Arbor CircleGrand Rapids, MI
General Support
$1,500 -
Eagle County Charter Academy Education FoundationEdwards, CO
General Support
$1,500 -
Grand Rapids Urban League IncGrand Rapids, MI
24th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Corporate Breakfast
$1,500 -
Harbor Springs Public SchoolsHarbor Springs, MI
general operating funds for the high school band
$1,500 -
Institute for JusticeArlington, VA
general support
$1,500 -
Little Traverse Bay Humane SocietyHarbor SPGS, MI
General operating support
$1,500 -
Mountain Recreation FoundationEdwards, CO
Eagle Valley Trail
$1,500 -
Public Schools of PetoskeyPetoskey, MI
Petoskey High School performing arts/theatre program
$1,500 -
Star Center TheaterGainesville, FL
General Fund
$1,500 -
The New SchoolNew York, NY
Milano School For Public Policy
$1,500 -
Vail Valley FoundationAvon, CO
YouthPower365
$1,500 -
Walking Mountains Science CenterAvon, CO
School Initiatives and Camps
$1,500 -
AQUME FoundationGrandville, MI
2024 Annual Gold Gala
$1,000 -
Camp KesemCovina, CA
General Support for Michigan
$1,000 -
Celebration United Methodist ChurchGainesville, FL
The Amazing Give
$1,000 -
Charlevoix Kiwanis Youth FoundationCharlevoix, MI
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
$1,000 -
Cheshire ProjectBristol, VT
General Operating Support
$1,000 -
Eagle River Watershed CouncilEagle, CO
General Operating Support
$1,000 -
Eagle Valley Mental HealthVail, CO
General Operating Support
$1,000 -
Fertility Preservation CenterGrand Rapids, MI
Fertility Preservation Event
$1,000 -
Fulton Street Farmers MarketGrand Rapids, MI
General operating support
$1,000 -
Girls Growing II Women IncGrand Rapids, MI
L.I.F.E. (Learning Important Fundamentals II Evolve)
$1,000 -
Harbor Springs Lyric TheatreHarbor SPGS, MI
Loving Support!
$1,000 -
Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great LakesGrand Rapids, MI
Support for digitization of older VHS videos
$1,000 -
Make-A-Wish MichiganSouthfield, MI
2024 Wish-A-Mile Bicycle Tour
$1,000 -
National Wildlife FederationAnn Arbor, MI
Great Lakes Conference 2024
$1,000 -
New Growth ProjectRockford, MI
Growing Food, Growing People
$1,000 -
No Surrender Running ClubGrand Rapids, MI
Capacity Building Initiative
$1,000 -
The Hippodrome TheaterGainesville, FL
General Fund
$1,000 -
USS Silversides MuseumMuskegon, MI
The drydock fund in memory of Chris Gill
$1,000 -
USS Silversides Submarine MuseumMuskegon, MI
Unrestricted
$1,000 -
West Michigan Chapter of Association of Fundraising ProfessionalsGrand Rapids, MI
2024 National Philanthropy Day
$1,000 -
Acrosstown Repertory TheaterGainesville, FL
General Fund
$500 -
AOPA FoundationFrederick, MD
General operating support
$500 -
Boys and Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth IncGrand Rapids, MI
Be Great Tailgate Fundraiser
$500 -
East Grand Rapids Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
General Support
$500 -
EGR Academic and Fine Arts BoostersEast Grand Rapids, MI
EGR Orchestra Support
$500 -
Farming for Our Future IncHarbor SPGS, MI
General Support for HS Farmers Market
$500 -
Mountain Recreation FoundationEdwards, CO
Eagle Valley Trail Contribution
$500 -
The Gerald R Ford Presidential FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
General operating support
$500 -
USS Silversides MuseumMuskegon, MI
The drydock fund in memory of Chris Gill
$500 -
Endless OpportunitiesGrand Rapids, MI
Program support
$300 -
Home Repair ServicesGrand Rapids, MI
Annual Support
$300 -
Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center FoundationTeton Village, WY
General operating support
$250 -
Ducks Unlimited Development OfficeMemphis, TN
General operating support
$250 -
Friends of Grand Rapids ParksGrand Rapids, MI
General operating support
$250 -
Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information CenterEvergreen, CO
General operating support
$250 -
Kent County Parks FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
General operating support
$250 -
Leukemia Research FoundationNorthfield, IL
In memory of Patricia Mohn
$250 -
Northwest Avalanche CenterNorth Bend, WA
General operating support
$250 -
Planned Parenthood of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI
General operating support
$250 -
Schrems West Michigan Trout UnlimitedGrand Rapids, MI
General operating support
$250 -
Village of Baldwin DDA - Pure MarketteBaldwin, MI
The Pure Markette
$250 -
Grand Rapids Cable Access CenterGrand Rapids, MI
Community Media Center Annual Support
$200 -
Casa of Kent CountyGrand Rapids, MI
Annual Support
$50 -
ICCF Community HomesGrand Rapids, MI
ICCF Annual Support
$50
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.
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Grand Action Foundation 20Grand Rapids, MI
Soccer Stadium near Downtown Grand Rapids
$500,000 -
Grand Action Foundation 20Grand Rapids, MI
Soccer Stadium near Downtown Grand Rapids
$500,000 -
Grand Action Foundation 20Grand Rapids, MI
Acrisure Amphitheater in Downtown Grand Rapids
$500,000 -
Grand Action Foundation 20Grand Rapids, MI
Soccer Stadium near Downtown Grand Rapids
$500,000 -
Grand Rapids Whitewater IncGrand Rapids, MI
The construction portion of restoring the Lower Reach of the Grand River
$350,000 -
Grand Valley State UniversityGrand Rapids, MI
Fully endow the Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy
$200,000 -
Downtown Grand Rapids IncGrand Rapids, MI
Building organizational capacity and infrastructure (2024 renewal)
$50,000 -
Michigan Women ForwardGrand Rapids, MI
West Michigan Loan Officer ($100k) and Microlending Investment Fund ($50k)
$50,000 -
UNC Law FoundationChapel Hill, NC
Dean's Discretionary Fund
$50,000 -
Harbor Springs Area Historical SocietyHarbor SPGS, MI
Bringing History to Life campaign
$25,000 -
PlayMakers Repertory CompanyChapel Hill, NC
Community and Student Access Fund
$25,000 -
UNC Law FoundationChapel Hill, NC
Dean's Discretionary Fund
$25,000 -
Grand Action Foundation 20Grand Rapids, MI
General support for amphitheater and soccer stadium
$10,000 -
Saint Mary's FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Capital Campaign, Behavioral Health
$10,000 -
The Fund for Park AvenueNew York, NY
Holiday tree lighting and Park Avenue planting
$10,000 -
Rotary Club of Little Traverse Bay SunsetPetoskey, MI
the Petoskey High School Vocational scholarship program
$8,000 -
EARTH University FoundationAtlanta, GA
General operating support
$5,000 -
EARTH University FoundationAtlanta, GA
General operating support
$5,000 -
Grand Rapids Civic TheatreGrand Rapids, MI
Annual fund
$5,000 -
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre IncGrand Rapids, MI
Annual fund
$5,000 -
Greater Michigan Council Inc Boy Scouts of AmericaGrand Rapids, MI
The Leadership Dinner
$5,000 -
Opera Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI
Annual fund
$5,000 -
Opera Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI
Annual fund
$5,000 -
The Young Americans IncCorona, CA
general operating funds for the Harbor Springs Summer Camp Program
$5,000 -
University of Florida Foundation IncGainesville, FL
UF College of Medicine
$5,000 -
University of Florida Foundation IncGainesville, FL
UF Cancer Center
$5,000 -
University of Florida Foundation IncGainesville, FL
Florida Museum of Natural History
$5,000 -
Alachua County Public SchoolsGainesville, FL
Eastside High School
$3,000 -
Boy Scouts of America North Florida Council IncJacksonville, FL
General Fund
$3,000 -
FLOW For Love of WaterTraverse City, MI
Art Meets Water
$3,000 -
FLOW For Love of WaterTraverse City, MI
Art Meets Water
$3,000 -
Saint Mary's FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
Capital Campaign, Behavioral Health
$2,800 -
Alachua County Public SchoolsGainesville, FL
Eastside High School
$2,500 -
Jewish Federation of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI
General operating support
$2,500 -
Jewish Federation of Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI
General operating support
$2,500 -
University of Florida Foundation IncGainesville, FL
UF Performing Arts
$2,500 -
Arbor CircleGrand Rapids, MI
General Support
$1,500 -
Arbor CircleGrand Rapids, MI
General Support
$1,500 -
Walking Mountains Science CenterAvon, CO
School Initiatives and Camps
$1,500 -
Walking Mountains Science CenterAvon, CO
School Initiatives and Camps
$1,500 -
YouthPower365Avon, CO
YouthPower365
$1,500 -
YouthPower365Avon, CO
YouthPower365
$1,500 -
Harbor Springs Lyric TheatreHarbor SPGS, MI
Loving Support!
$1,000 -
Harbor Springs Lyric TheatreHarbor SPGS, MI
Loving Support!
$1,000 -
Mountain Recreation FoundationEdwards, CO
Eagle Valley Trail
$1,000 -
East Grand Rapids Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
General Support
$500 -
East Grand Rapids Community FoundationGrand Rapids, MI
General Support
$500 -
The Ruffed Grouse Society of AmericaCoraopolis, PA
General Operating (MI if able)
$250
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Human services18 grants $921,60028% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking16 grants $727,00022% of the total
- Health9 grants $411,75012% of the total
- Arts and culture15 grants $411,45012% of the total
- Education22 grants $245,7007% of the total
- Sports and recreation11 grants $164,7505% of the total
- 14 other causes38 grants $461,05014% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Michigan147 grants $4,482,000
- North Carolina7 grants $120,500
- Connecticut2 grants $54,700
- Illinois3 grants $32,250
- Colorado9 grants $18,750
- New York3 grants $16,500
- California4 grants $16,000
- Florida7 grants $14,000
- Virginia3 grants $7,000
- Georgia1 grant $5,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Mary Frey BennettSECRETARY Hours 10Pay $36,000
- Eleonora H Frey ZagelVICE CHAIR Hours 10Pay $41,413
- David G Frey JrCHAIR Hours 18Pay $46,585
- Sarah R Frey RoseTRUSTEE Hours 3Pay $17,000
- Campbell W FreyTRUSTEE Hours 3Pay $17,577
- Laura D FreyTREASURER Hours 10Pay $38,362
- Holly A JohnsonPRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $274,006
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