Private foundation · Grand Rapids, MI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Frey Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $250
- Typical grant
- $250 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $250, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 194 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $4.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.8M | $250 | 1 |
| 2023 | $5.5M | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Holly a johnson · grand rapids · 6164510303 · contact@freyfdn.org
- What to send
- 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.
- Limits
- 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.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Mary Frey BennettSecretary
- Eleonora H Frey ZagelVice chair
- David G Frey JrChair
- Sarah R Frey RoseTrustee
- Campbell W FreyTrustee
- Laura D FreyTreasurer
- Holly A JohnsonPresident
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Development Office | Memphis, Shelby County | General operating support | $250 |
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