Friese Foundation

EIN 832753741 Private Foundation

Torrance, CA 90503 |(310) 282-2296

https://www.thefriesefamilyfoundation.com
Total Given 2020–2024
$28.1M
380 grants · $5.6M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$25K
typical mid grants · $10K–$100K
grant size
59%
supporter · 87/147 multi-year
repeat
$62.0M
Assets (2024)
147
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No. Preselected Only
Contact Person JOYCE MEYER MINISTRIES
Phone (310) 282-2296
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

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YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2019 N/A $71.0M $2.4M N/A
2020 $4.2M $78.9M $5.0M 57
2021 $5.1M $79.7M $11.2M 63
2022 $5.8M $60.8M $2.3M 77
2023 $5.4M $62.9M $2.1M 77
2024 $7.7M $62.0M $2.3M 106

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 380 grants on record

Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$25K
Average
$74K
75th Pctl
$100K
Maximum
$600K

Geographic Distribution


Texas Counties Served

3.4% of US grants · Rank #3 of 23 states $420K across 13 grants 6 of 254 counties

Top 6 counties

  1. 1 Collin 5 grants · $250K
  2. 2 Bexar 2 grants · $100K
  3. 3 Potter 3 grants · $55K
  4. 4 Travis 1 grant · $5K
  5. 5 Dallas 1 grant · $5K
  6. 6 Smith 1 grant · $5K

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (380 total)

Purpose
Salvation Army LOS Angeles, CA $600,000 PROVIDE VITAL RESOURCES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 CRISIS 2020
Salvation Army LOS Angeles, CA $600,000 PROVIDE VITAL RESOURCES TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 CRISIS 2021
Salvation Army Carson, CA $600,000 AID VETERANS WITH SHELTER, CLOTHING, AND MEALS 2022
Salvation Army Carson, CA $600,000 AID VETERANS WITH SHELTER, CLOTHING, AND MEALS 2023
Salvation Army Carson, CA $600,000 AID VETERANS WITH SHELTER, CLOTHING, AND MEALS 2024
Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY $600,000 COMMUNITY-BASED VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE FASTEST RESPONSE... 2024
Brothers & Sisters in Arms BRYN MAWR, PA $600,000 DEDICATED TO THE EDUCATING, STRENGTHENING AND PRESERVING THE DEMOCRATIC FOUNDATIONS OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL, AND WE... 2024
Friends of the Lone Soldiers New York, NY $600,000 RAISES FUNDS TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT VETTED, MISSION-ALIGNED ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE THE CRITICAL NEEDS OF LONE... 2024
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Laguna Hills, CA $400,000 FOR SUPPORT OF ELEPHANTS AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN KENYA 2021
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Laguna Hills, CA $400,000 FOR SUPPORT OF ELEPHANTS AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN KENYA 2022
New Life in His Presence Newhall, CA $400,000 TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHURCH IN NEWALL 2023
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Laguna Hills, CA $400,000 FOR SUPPORT OF ELEPHANTS AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN KENYA 2023
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Laguna Hills, CA $400,000 FOR SUPPORT OF ELEPHANTS AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN KENYA 2024
New Life in His Presence Newhall, CA $400,000 TO SUPPORT LOCAL CHURCH IN NEWALL 2024
American Red Cross Washington, DC $350,000 PREVENTING AND ALLEVIATING HUMAN SUFFERING 2022
American Red Cross Washington, DC $350,000 PREVENTING AND ALLEVIATING HUMAN SUFFERING 2024
American Red Cross Washington, DC $310,000 PREVENTING AND ALLEVIATING HUMAN SUFFERING 2023
Elevate Church Newhall, CA $300,000 EXPANSION OF BUILDING FUND 2021
LOS Angeles Regional Food Bank LOS Angeles, CA $300,000 PROVIDED FOOD THROUGH THE PARTNER AGENCY NETWORK AND FOOD BANK DIRECT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS 2021
National Veterans Foundation LOS Angeles, CA $300,000 GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT TO SERVE MEN AND WOMEN VETERANS GENERAL SUPPORT 2021
LOS Angeles Regional Food Bank LOS Angeles, CA $300,000 PROVIDED FOOD THROUGH THE PARTNER AGENCY NETWORK AND FOOD BANK DIRECT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS 2022
National Veterans Foundation LOS Angeles, CA $300,000 GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT TO SERVE MEN AND WOMEN VETERANS GENERAL SUPPORT 2022
Elevate Church Newhall, CA $300,000 EXPANSION OF BUILDING FUND 2022
LOS Angeles Regional Food Bank LOS Angeles, CA $300,000 PROVIDED FOOD THROUGH THE PARTNER AGENCY NETWORK AND FOOD BANK DIRECT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS 2023
National Veterans Foundation LOS Angeles, CA $300,000 TO SUPPORT VETERANS 2023

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