The Freeman Foundation P-01644-00-7
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-2965090 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$20.4M
Organizations funded95
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$491.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $250,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE FREEMAN FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1601 EAST WEST ROAD, HONOLULU HI 96848 |
| Phone | 8089447663 |
| Form and materials | COVER LETTER WITH PERTINENT INFORMATION REQUESTED IN ANNUAL REPORT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
92% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Nations Development Institute | Longmont, CO | General support | $1,650,000 |
| Institute of International Education | New York, NY | General support | $1,330,000 |
| Vermont Land Trust | Montpelier, VT | General support | $1,225,000 |
| Mag America Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $1,200,000 |
| Hawaii Good Food Alliance | Honolulu, HI | General support | $1,032,350 |
| Save the Children Federation | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000,000 |
| National Association of Japan-America Societies Incorporated | Washington, DC | General support | $711,280 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Longmont, CO | General support | $650,000 |
| Columbia University Weatherhead East Asian Institute | New York, NY | General support | $569,541 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $556,182 |
| University of Colorado Foundaion - Center for Asian Studies | Boulder, CO | General support | $455,700 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | General support | $433,725 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $391,116 |
| Five Colleges Inc | Northampton, MA | General support | $372,413 |
| Preservation Trust of Vermont | Burlington, VT | General support | $363,000 |
| The Center for an Agricultural Economy | Hardwick, VT | General support | $337,400 |
| Blakemore Foundation - Expenditure Responsibility Grant | Bellevue, WA | General support | $300,000 |
| East West Center Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General support | $300,000 |
| World Monuments Fund | New York, NY | General support | $279,000 |
| Preservation Trust of Vermont | Burlington, VT | General support | $275,000 |
| Cfes Brilliant Pathways | Essex, NY | General support | $267,000 |
| Buffalo Nations Grasslands Alliance | Lower Brule, SD | General support | $250,000 |
| Kupu - Hawaii Youth Conserv Corps Summer Program | Honolulu, HI | General support | $250,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | Shelburne, VT | General support | $250,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $250,000 |
| Asia Society Texas | Houston, TX | General support | $200,000 |
| Pacific and Asian Affairs Council | Honolulu, HI | General support | $200,000 |
| Pacific Gateway Center | Honolulu, HI | General support | $200,000 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Eugene, OR | General support | $200,000 |
| Weta-Broadcast Bbc News | Arlington, VA | General support | $200,000 |
| Trustees of Indiana University | Detroit, MI | General support | $180,000 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | General support | $180,000 |
| Tucson Refugee Ministry | Tucson, AZ | General support | $175,000 |
| Champlain College | Burlington, VT | General support | $165,000 |
| Children's Museum Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $156,403 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | General support | $150,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General support | $137,000 |
| Butler University | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $130,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General support | $127,000 |
| Iolani School | Honolulu, HI | General support | $125,000 |
| College of William and Mary Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | General support | $105,000 |
| Davidson College | Davidson, NC | General support | $100,000 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | General support | $100,000 |
| Punahou School | Honolulu, HI | General support | $100,000 |
| St Michael's College | Colchester, VT | General support | $100,000 |
| United States - Japan Bridging Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $100,000 |
| United States Veterans Initiative | Kapolei, HI | General support | $100,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | Athens, GA | General support | $100,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | General support | $100,000 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | General support | $100,000 |
| University of South Carolina | Columbia, SC | General support | $100,000 |
| Wing Luke Memorial Foundation | Seattle, WA | General support | $100,000 |
| Japan-American Society of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | General support | $91,250 |
| Five Colleges Inc | Northampton, MA | General support | $87,838 |
| Furman University | Greensville, SC | General support | $78,000 |
| Children's Discovery Center | Honolulu, HI | General support | $75,000 |
| Kent State University Foundation | Kent, OH | General support | $75,000 |
| World Affairs Council | Lopez Island, WA | General support | $75,000 |
| United Board for Christian Higher Education | New York, NY | General support | $65,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Canton, NY | General support | $62,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 95 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,420,140 | 95 |
| 2023 | $19,080,000 | 69 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349101906
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-2965090
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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