The Richard L and Freda K Flerlage

EIN 311066269

Cincinnati, OH 45202 |(231) 649-0736

Total Given 2016–2024
$514K
138 grants · $57K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$3K
typical micro grants · $2K–$5K
grant size
55%
supporter · 34/62 multi-year
repeat
$2.1M
Assets (2024)
62
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person SUSAN FLERLAGE
Phone (231) 649-0736
Deadlines OCTOBER 1 OF A GIVEN YEAR WITH DISTRIBUTIONS MADE BY MARCH 15 OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR
How to Apply ANNUAL FOUNDATION GRANTS ARE DETERMINED AT YEAR END. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THAT CALENDAR YEAR, APPLICANTS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY OCTOBER 1. A COPY OF THE IRS 501 (C)(3)TAX EXEMPT DETERMINATION LETTER MUST BE INCLUDED. A COMPLETED GRAT APPLICATION AND INFORMATION FORM IS ALSO REQUIRED.
Restrictions THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. THE FOUNDATION'S PRINCIPAL INTERESTS ARE: EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH CARE, HUMAN RELATIONS, QUALITY OF LIFE

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $28K $599K $34K 18
2018 $33K $574K $48K 14
2020 $48K $2.1M $1.4M 17
2021 $106K $2.3M $238K 22
2022 $114K $1.8M $27K 23
2023 $92K $2.0M $16K 23
2024 $92K $2.1M $188K 21

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 138 grants on record

Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$3K
Average
$4K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$15K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

SF
Sue Flerlage 7+ yrs
President Leadership
MF
Molly Flerlage 7+ yrs
Secretary Leadership
SY
Shawn Young 7+ yrs
Trustee
MD
Maureen Doran 7+ yrs
Trustee
JS
John N Seaman Jr 7+ yrs
Trustee
SF
S Thomas Flerlage 7+ yrs
Trustee
DF
Daniel B Flerlage 7+ yrs
Trustee
AB
Alex Bennett 2 yrs
Trustee
EB
Ella Bushnell 2 yrs
Trustee
CK
Christine B Kauffmann 5 yrs
Trustee

Grants Awarded (138 total)

Purpose
100 Friends Newport Beach, CA $15,000 TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ASIA STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE DURING THE PANDEMIC. 2021
Title Track Williamsburg, MI $12,000 TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THEIR WATER PROTECTORS TRAINING CAMP, FACILITATING RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING, WATER PROTECTION... 2021
On the Ground Traverse City, MI $10,000 THIS FUNDING WILL BE USED SPECIFICALLY FOR FEES RELATED TO WOMEN AWAITING OUR GENDER EQUITY TRAINING PROGRAMS IN... 2021
100 Friends Newport Beach, CA $10,000 TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ASIA STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE IN REFUGEE CAMPS WITH BASIC NECESSITIES. 2024
On the Ground Global Traverse City, MI $10,000 THIS FUNDING WILL BE USED SPECIFICALLY FOR FEES RELATED TO SPECIALIZED INSTUCTORS TO AID IN TRAINING WOMEN IN... 2024
Peninsula Housing Suttons Bay, MI $10,000 TO ASSIST IN HIRING CONSULTNATNS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELPMNET OF A DETAILED BUSINESS PLAN, COMMUNICATION PLAN, BUDGET... 2022
Flow (For Love of Water) Traverse City, MI $10,000 DEVELOPING A LEGAL ROADMAP TO SHUTTING DOWN LINE 5, PROVIDING CRUCIAL LEGAL & SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT TO THE EFFORT... 2022
1N5 Cincinnati, OH $10,000 1N5 WORKS WITH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, COUNSELORS, AND TEACHERS TO CREATE A CUSTOMIZED SOLUTION FOR EACH SCHOOL'S... 2022
Center for Transformative Action (for the Youth Farm Project) Ithaca, NY $9,000 The Youth Farming Project's mission is to include local youth as integral participants in building equitable... 2020
100 Friends Newport Beach, CA $8,500 TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ASIA STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE IN REFUGEE CAMPS OR DUE TO HARDSHIPS FROM COVID. 2022
100 Friends Berkeley, CA $8,500 Project #1 To offer outreach for medical and social services and referrals in the community. Project #2 Tibet... 2018
100 Friends Berkeley, CA $8,000 To provide support to 15 families for one year in Vietnam. 2020
100 Friends Newport Beach, CA $8,000 TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ASIA STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE IN REFUGEE CAMPS WITH BASIC NECESSITIES. 2023
1N5 Cincinnati, OH $8,000 1N5 WORKS WITH SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, COUNSELORS, AND TEACHERS TO CREATE A CUSTOMIZED SOLUTION FOR EACH SCHOOL'S... 2023
Soaring Unlimited Haiti Holt, MI $8,000 SUSTAINABLE WOMEN AND FAMILY HEALTH CARE IN HAITI 2023
Healthy Food for All Ithaca, NY $8,000 MAKING FRESH, QUALITY PRODUCE ACCESSIBLE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES, 2024
Soaring Unlimited Haiti Holt, MI $8,000 SUSTAINABLE WOMEN AND FAMILY HEALTH CARE IN HAITI 2024
Transform Cincinnati (Community Shares of Greater Cincinnati) Cincinnati, OH $8,000 TO WORK WITH TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING YOUTH ON THEIR PATH TO AUTHENTICITY BY PROVIDING FREE CLOTHING TO... 2022
Peninsula Housing Suttons Bay, MI $7,000 TO ASSIST IN HIRING CONSULTANTS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DETAILED BUSINESS PLAN, COMMUNICATION PLAN, BUDGET... 2024
Healthy Food for All Ithaca, NY $6,000 MAKING FRESH, QUALITY PRODUCE ACCESSIBLE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES, 2021
Magdalene Inc (Thistle Farm) Nashville, TN $6,000 TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE HOUSING, HEALING AND CARE FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE SURVIVED LIVES OF PROSTITUTION, HUMAN... 2021
Healthy Food for All Ithaca, NY $6,000 MAKING FRESH, QUALITY PRODUCE ACCESSIBLE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES, 2023
Youth Farm Project Inc Ithaca, NY $6,000 SOCIAL JUSTICE IMMERSION IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM HELD DURING SPRING FOR BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND TEENS OF COLOR... 2024
Title Track Williamsburg, MI $6,000 TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THEIR WATER PROTECTORS TRAINING CAMP, FACILITATING RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING, WATER PROTECTION... 2022
East End Adult Education Center Cincinnati, OH $5,000 TO PURCHASE WORKBOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES IN LANGUAGE, MATH AND READING FOR THEIR LITERACY AND GED STUDENTS,... 2021