The V Eugene and Rosalie Defreitas Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6714542 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHRISTINE DREW VICE PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 High St Oliver St Twr Ste 901, Boston MA 02110 |
| Phone | 7815814292 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS TO COLLEGES OR SEMINARS, WITHOUT REGARD TO RELIGIOUS DENOMINATION WITHIN THE CHRISTIAN BELIEFS FOR THE PURPOSE OF TEACHING AND TRAINING CHRISTIAN MISSIONARIES. |
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
78% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Berkeley, CA | Educational | $55,000 |
| Boston College School of Theology | Chestnut Hill, MA | Religious | $50,000 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Religious | $50,000 |
| Azusa Pacific University | Azusa, CA | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Claremont School of Theology | Claremont, CA | Religious | $50,000 |
| Holy Apostles College and Seminary | Cromwell, CT | Religious education | $45,000 |
| Point Loma Nazarene University | San Diego, CA | Religious education | $45,000 |
| Bethany International | Bloomington, MN | Religious | $40,000 |
| Pacific Islands University | Mangilao, GU | Educational | $40,000 |
| Ethnos360 Bible Institute | Waukesha, WI | Religious | $40,000 |
| Iliff School of Theology | Denver, CO | Religious | $40,000 |
| Pope John Xxiii National Seminary | Weston, MA | Religious | $35,000 |
| Gregorian University Foundation | Washington DC, DC | Religious | $35,000 |
| Assemblies of God Theological Semin | Springfield, MO | Religious | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $600,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $585,000 | 14 |
| 2022 | $630,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631039349101108
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6714542
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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