Frels Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorth Oaks, Minnesota · EIN 45-5629574 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$360K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
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
17% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Evangelist Catholic | St Paul, MN | Operating support | $40,000 |
| Robbinsdale Women's Center | Collegeville, MN | Operating support | $25,000 |
| St John's School of Theology Seminary | Watertown, WI | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Ramsey County Historical Society | St Paul, MN | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Bellis | Minneapolis, MN | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Church of Saint Agnes | Minneapolis, MN | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Cradle of Hope | Birmingham, MN | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Francision Brothers of Peace | Columbia Heights, MN | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Signs and Wonders for Our Times | Melrose, MN | Operating support | $15,000 |
| St Odilia Catholic School | New Hope, MN | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Alums & Friends & Families | Elk River, MN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Church of the Holy Cross | Destin, MN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Church | Roseville, FL | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Helping Paws | Edina, MN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Ktis Radio Station | St Paul, MN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Lifesite News | St Paul, VA | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Independent School Forum (Now Minndependent) | St Michael, MN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood House | St Paul, MN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Net Ministries | Robbinsdale, MN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| People Inc | St Paul, MN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | New Hope, MN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| St Paul Seminary | Brooklyn Park, MN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| St Peter's Catholic School | Minneapolis, MN | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Church of St Albert | Minneapolis, MN | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Csco | Baltimore, MN | Operating support | $5,000 |
| European Christmas Markets | St Paul, AL | Operating support | $5,000 |
| St Anthony Catholic Church | Lake Nebagamon, WI | Operating support | $5,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Catholic School | St Paul, MN | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Twin Cities Opera Guild | St Paul, MN | Operating support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $360,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $641,000 | 61 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533089349101473
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-5629574
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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