The Wayne D Freihofer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyStuart, Florida · EIN 16-6453351 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$40K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$865K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
28% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Martin County | Stuart, FL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Hospital & the Eddy Foundation | Albany, NY | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Helping People Succeed | Stuart, FL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Treasure Coast Hospice | Ft Pierce, FL | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County | Hobe Sound, FL | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society | Stuart, FL | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Stuart, FL | General purposes | $2,000 |
| House of Hope | Stuart, FL | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Molly's House | Stuart, FL | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Albany Academy | Albany, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Sailfish Point Foundation | Stuart, FL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Shaker Road Loudonville Fire Department | Loudonville, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
| The Lyric Theatre | Stuart, FL | General purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $41,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501329349101565
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 16-6453351
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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