Frey Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 36-3588505 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$17,000
Total assets$29.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $46,359.
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
10% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Heading Home Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Simpson Housing | Minneapolis, 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 |
| 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 |
| Youthprise | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Univesity of St Thomas | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $46,359 |
| Rs Eden | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Inquilinxs Unidxs Por Justicia | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Acacia Global | Hailey, ID | General operating support | $28,773 |
| Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners | Plymouth, MN | Emergency housing assistance program | $25,107 |
| Homework Starts With Home Program | White Bear Lake, MN | Homework starts with home program | $25,000 |
| Oasis for Youth | Bloomington, MN | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Bridge for Youth | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Wilder Research | St Paul, MN | Mn homeless study | $25,000 |
| Flourish | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Rise Early Learning Center | St Louis Park, MN | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Closeknit | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $17,000 |
| Lion's Fire | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Council on Foundations | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Alliance Housing Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| East Side Learning | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Edina Give and Go | Edina, MN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Physical Therapy Alumni | Rochester, MN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Northside Achievement Zone | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| University of Mn Duluth | Duluth, MN | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | General operating support | $3,155 |
| Catholic Charities | Minneapolis, MN | Frey opportunity center | $3,000 |
| Way to Grow | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $3,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | General operating support | $535 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $450 |
| Friends of Hennepin Library | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $350 |
| Twin Cities Public Television | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $350 |
| Aplastic Anemia & Mds Int'l Foundation | Rockville, MD | General operating support | $250 |
| Avivo | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $218 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | General operating support | $200 |
| Planned Parenthood North Central States | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $200 |
| University of Mn Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $200 |
| Friends of the Boundary Waters | St Paul, MN | General operating support | $150 |
| Grow and Gather | Waconia, MN | General operating support | $103 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,211,400 | 48 |
| 2023 | $1,160,288 | 48 |
| 2022 | $1,161,447 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349103531
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3588505
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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