The Lynn and Foster Friess Family Foundation
Historical FunderJackson, Wyoming · EIN 51-0260302 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$11M
Organizations funded1
Typical grant$11,000,000
Total assets$128.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,000,000 and $11,000,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LYNETTE FRIESS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 9790, JACKSON WY 83002 |
| Phone | 3077399699 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION DESCRIBING NEED, INTENDED USE OF FUNDS |
| 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.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Wyoming.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Daf | Alpharetta, GA | General charitable | $11,000,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,000,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $7,500,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620759349101012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0260302
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.