The Fraentzel Foundation
Historical FunderMaplewood, New Jersey · EIN 23-7052593 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DAVID J CARLSON |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 186, MAPLEWOOD NJ 07040 |
| Phone | 9736323485 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION IN WRITING GIVING IRS QUALIFICATION, PURPOSE, NAME, ADDRESS |
| Deadlines | DECEMBER 1ST |
| Restrictions | NORTHERN NEW JERSEY ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFYING UNDER SEC. 501(C)(3) |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soorangemaplwdcommunity | Maplewood, NJ | Operational | $6,000 |
| Mend | Maplewood, NJ | Operational | $5,750 |
| Maplewood Memorial Library | Maplewood, NJ | Operational-Library capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Maplewoodsouth Orange Rescue Squad | South Orange, NJ | Operational | $4,000 |
| Morrow Memorial United Methodist | Maplewood, NJ | Operational | $4,000 |
| South Orange Maplewood Adult School | Maplewood, NJ | Operational--Esl program | $4,000 |
| So Mountain Branch YMCA | Maplewood, NJ | Operational | $3,750 |
| Rent Party Pantry Inc | Maplewood, NJ | Operational | $3,250 |
| Achieve Foundation-So Orange & | Maplewood, NJ | Operational | $3,000 |
| Columbia High School Scholarship | Maplewood, NJ | Operational | $3,000 |
| Youth Net | Maplewood, NJ | Operational | $3,000 |
| Prospect Presbyterian Church-Hunger | Maplewood, NJ | Operational | $2,500 |
| Durand-Heddenhouse&gardenass'n Durand-Heddenhouse&gardenass'n | Maplewood, NJ | Operational | $2,000 |
| Chsmpa Inc (Columbia High School Music Parents Association) | Maplewood, NJ | Operational | $1,750 |
| Aspiring Leaders of Tomorrow (Alot) | Maplewood, NJ | Operational | $1,500 |
| Minority Achievement Cmte Scholars (Mac) Columbia High School | Maplewood, NJ | Operational | $1,500 |
| Maplewood Community Music | Millburn, NJ | Operational | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 14 |
| 2022 | $45,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630759349100023
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7052593
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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