FREEMAN FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2022–2024
$1.1M
72 grants · $365K avg/year
based on 3 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $10K–$20K
grant size
41%
supporter · 18/44 multi-year
repeat
$4.1M
Assets · 2020
44
Distinct recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
GAIL FREEMAN
Phone
5615470555
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
INDIVIDUAL APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A BRIEF RESUME OF ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR REQUESTS BY LETTER STATING THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE FUNDS WILL BE USED AND SHOW THEIR NEED
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $4.1M | $109K | N/A |
| 2022 | $245K | $5.3M | $1.1M | 16 |
| 2023 | $400K | $8.1M | $3.1M | 25 |
| 2024 | $450K | $8.8M | $614K | 31 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 72 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$10K
Average
$15K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$50K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| RICHARD FREEMAN | OFFICER | $100K |
| TAFF KRAATZ | TRUSTEE | — |
| RITA BIGHAM | TRUSTEE | — |
| AINO WHEELER | TRUSTEE | — |
| ELLEN KRAATZ | OFFICER | — |
| GAIL FREEMAN | MANAGER | — |
Grants Awarded (72 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY | CLEVELAND, OH | $50,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2023 |
| ROCK IT OUT | LAKEWOOD, OH | $50,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| CLEVELAND FOOD BANK | CLEVELAND, OH | $50,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC - HNI INOVATIONS | CLEVELAND, OH | $50,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2023 |
| CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO | CLEVELAND, OH | $40,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2023 |
| ROCK IT OUT | LAKEWOOD, OH | $30,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| ROCK IT OUT | LAKEWOOD, OH | $30,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2023 |
| COMMUNITY CATALYST PARTNERS | WOODSTOCK, CT | $30,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| COMMUNITY CATALYST PARTNERS | WOODSTOCK, CT | $30,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2023 |
| CLEVELAND FOOD BANK | CLEVELAND, OH | $25,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2023 |
| OHIO UNIVERSITY | ATHENS, OH | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| CLEVELAND METROPARKS | CLEVELAND, OH | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO | CLEVELAND, OH | $25,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| NEWBRIDGE CLEVELAND CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY | CLEVELAND, OH | $20,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT | CLEVELAND, OH | $20,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| LEGAL AID OF CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $20,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| COLORS PLUS | FAIRVIEW PARK, OH | $20,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2023 |
| CAROLYN I FARRELL FOUNDATION | WESTLAKE, OH | $20,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2022 |
| FIRST YEAR CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $15,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| ANIMAL PROTECTION LEAGUE | CLEVELAND, OH | $15,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| THE GATHERING PLACE | BEACHWOOD, OH | $15,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| MAGNOLIA CLUBHOUSE | CLEVELAND, OH | $15,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| MAGNOLIA CLUBHOUSE | CLEVELAND, OH | $15,000 | OPERATING EXPENSES | 2023 |
| JOURNEY CENTER | CLEVELAND, OH | $15,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| SEEDS OF LITERACY | CLEVELAND, OH | $15,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 |