Charles F and Esther M Frye Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 65-6303071 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$164K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Card Program | Coraql Gables, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Handy Inc | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Helping abused neglected | $10,000 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation Inc | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Joe Dimaggio Childrens Hospital Foundation Inc | Hollywood, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Jack & Jill Children's Center | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General support | $8,000 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General support | $7,500 |
| Henderson Behavioral Health Center | Laud Lakes, FL | General support | $7,500 |
| Museum of Discovery & Science | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General support | $7,500 |
| Broward Public Library Foundation | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General support | $7,500 |
| The Little Lighthouse Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $6,000 |
| Business for the Arts of Broward Inc | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General support | $6,000 |
| Firewall Centers Inc | Cooper City, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Broward Children's Center Suporting Foundation Inc | Pompano Beach, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| United Way of Broward County | Fort Lauderdale, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Broward Inc | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Broward Health Foundation | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Overtown Youth Center | Miami, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | General support | $5,000 |
| Easter Seals South Florida Inc | Miami, FL | General support | $4,000 |
| Trustbridge Hospice Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $3,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University Inc Nsu Art Museum | Ft Lauderdale, FL | Nsu art museum | $3,000 |
| Humane Society of Broward County Inc | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General support | $3,000 |
| Florida House Washington DC Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| Arc Broward | Sunrise, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Fort Lauderdale Historical Society Inc | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Bonnet House Inc | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Gildas Club of South Florida Inc | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General support | $2,500 |
| Childnet Inc | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General support | $1,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | General support | $1,250 |
| Bougainvillea House Inc | Fl Lauderdale, FL | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164,250 | 31 |
| 2023 | $131,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512819349100206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-6303071
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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