Frey Foundation

EIN 237094777

Portage, MI 49002 |(616) 451-0303

https://HTTP://FREYFDN.ORG/
Total Given 2016–2023
$42.3M
1,677 grants · $5.3M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$20K
grant size
46%
supporter · 230/495 multi-year
repeat
$147.7M
Assets (2023)
495
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person HOLLY A JOHNSON
Phone (616) 451-0303
Deadlines DUE TWELVE WEEKS PRIOR TO SCHEDULED DATE OF BOARD FUNDING MEETING, USUALLY HELD IN FEBRUARY, MAY, AU
How to Apply STANDARD APPLICATION FORM AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM ADDRESS ABOVE OR AT THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE: WWW.FREYFDN.ORG
Restrictions FOR COMMUNITY-BASED OR REGIONAL PROJECTS, THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON PROPOSALS FROM ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES SERVING KENT, EMMET OR CHARLEVOIX COUNTIES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ACCEPTS PROPOSALS FROM CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WITH A STATE-LEVEL PRESENCE OR STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES WHOSE PROPOSAL MAY HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT ON THE FREY FOUNDATION'S GEOGRAPHIC TARGET AREAS.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $6.3M $142.1M $6.1M 255
2017 $5.8M $158.4M $12.8M 271
2018 $8.6M $139.6M $11.6M 320
2019 N/A $154.4M $8.9M N/A
2020 $6.3M $159.9M $7.7M 292
2022 $7.2M $132.2M $10.3M 294
2023 $8.2M $147.7M $1.0M 245

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 1677 grants on record

Minimum
$50
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$25K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$1.0M

Geographic Distribution

Texas Counties Served

0.1% of US grants · Rank #25 of 30 states $4K across 2 grants 2 of 254 counties

Top 2 counties

  1. 1 Harris 1 grant · $4K
  2. 2 Travis 1 grant · $1K

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (1,677 total)

Purpose
Michigan State University East Lansing, MI $1,000,000 MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY GRAND RAPIDS RESEARCH CENTER - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF LABORATORY SPACE. 2018
Grand Action Foundation Grand Rapids, MI $500,000 Acrisure Amphitheater in Downtown Grand Rapids 2023
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI $500,000 Fully endow the Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy 2023
Grand Action Foundation Grand Rapids, MI $500,000 Acrisure Amphitheater in Downtown Grand Rapids 2023
Grand Action Foundation Grand Rapids, MI $500,000 Acrisure Amphitheater in Downtown Grand Rapids 2023
Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MI $500,000 EXPANDING THE VISION: GRAND VALLEY'S HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. 2016
West Michigan Horticultural Society Inc Dba Frederik Meijer Gardens & Scul Grand Rapids, MI $500,000 WELCOMING THE WORLD: HONORING A LEGACY OF LOVE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 2017
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI $400,000 Fully endow the Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy 2023
Grand Rapids Art Museum Grand Rapids, MI $375,000 Community Arts 2022
Grand Rapids Whitewater Inc Grand Rapids, MI $350,000 Environment 2022
Grand Rapids Whitewater Inc Grand Rapids, MI $350,000 Environment 2022
Grand Rapids Whitewater Inc Grand Rapids, MI $350,000 the Lower Reach portion of the Grand River Restoration 2023
Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI $350,000 INSPIRING MINDS, IGNITING CAREERS, INVESTING IN THE VISION 2015 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. 2016
Ymca of Greater Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI $350,000 SUPPORT FOR THE UNIVERSAL BY DESIGN CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO CONSTRUCT AN ACCESSIBLE HEALTH FACILITY IN CASCADE TOWNSHIP. 2016
Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI $315,000 Casa Latina Program 2023
Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes Grand Rapids, MI $300,000 THE JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT FREE ENTERPRISE CENTER: "BUILDING FUTURES...INSPIRING DREAMS" CAMPAIGN 2020
Blandford Nature Center Grand Rapids, MI $300,000 Second Nature: A Campaign for The Highlands 2023
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI $300,000 Fully endow the Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy 2023
The Potter'S House Grand Rapids, MI $300,000 GROWING HOPE TOGETHER CAMPAIGN - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO RENOVATE AND EXPAND EXISTING FACILITIES, PURCHASE AND RENOVATE... 2016
West Michigan Horticultural Society Inc Dba Frederik Meijer Gardens & Scul Grand Rapids, MI $300,000 WELCOMING THE WORLD: HONORING A LEGACY OF LOVE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO EXPAND FACILITIES AND PROGRAM CAPACITY TO... 2018
Grand Rapids Whitewater Inc Grand Rapids, MI $285,000 COMPLETION OF THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT PHASE OF THE 2.2 MILE GRAND RIVER RESTORATION. 2018
Grand Rapids Whitewater Inc Grand Rapids, MI $285,000 COMPLETION OF THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT PHASE OF THE 2.2 MILE GRAND RIVER RESTORATION. 2018
Grand Rapids Whitewater Inc Grand Rapids, MI $280,000 COMPLETION OF THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT PHASE OF THE 2.2 MILE GRAND RIVER RESTORATION INCLUDING DESIGN,... 2020
Grand Rapids Whitewater Inc Grand Rapids, MI $280,000 COMPLETION OF THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT PHASE OF THE 2.2 MILE GRAND RIVER RESTORATION. 2018
Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity Petoskey, MI $250,000 Building Community 2022