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Accepts applications
The funder's latest Form 990-PF says it accepts applications. Read the instructions below before you write.
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The funder's latest Form 990-PF says it accepts applications. Read the instructions below before you write.
Application policy: Accepts applications, as stated on the FY2024 return.
These lines count this foundation's own Form 990-PF returns that the IRS has published as data. An amended return replaces its original. They describe past returns only.
This is a count from past returns. It does not say the foundation will consider a new request. How it is counted: names are compared as written on the returns, without "The" at the start, without endings such as "Inc" or "LLC", and without spaces and punctuation. A recipient also counts as already listed when our records link it to the same organization as an earlier recipient, or when its name is almost the same as an earlier name (a trigram similarity of 0.8 or more, where 1 means identical). The state on the grant row is not compared. Grants that the foundation marked as paid to an individual, such as a scholarship, are left out of both numbers, and no count is shown when most of its grants are marked that way. A person whom the foundation did not mark as an individual is still counted as a recipient. A recipient can still look new when its name is written very differently from year to year, and two different recipients with almost the same name can be counted as one.
Application guidance comes from the funder's own Form 990-PF, Part XV (the section where a private foundation says how to apply), shown as filed. It is the funder's words, not ours. These fields are free text and the IRS form cuts them short. Filers sometimes put whole sentences in the contact-name box. Shown exactly as filed.
Giving by year
Total assets by year
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Giving | Assets | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 990-PF | $907,876 | $7,453,999 | $6,730,528 | $162,397,904 |
Figures are as reported on the e-filed return, with no restatement. Fiscal years are the funder's own tax year, labelled by the calendar year the period ends in. A blank line means the return does not carry that figure; a real zero shows as $0. When an amended return replaces an original, every figure here uses the amended return. The original is not shown. Giving is what the funder actually paid out toward its charitable purpose in the year (qualifying distributions on Form 990-PF, charitable disbursements otherwise). Assets are what it holds; giving is what moves.
Recipient focus areas
Where recipients are
Based on the 68% of grant rows we could match to an organization record. The rest stay as reported. The IRS assigns the NTEE category when it grants exemption. It often reflects the original filing, not today's giving.
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMILY PROMISE OF GRAND RAPIDSGRAND RAPIDS, MI | A JOURNEY HOME-CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO ACQUIRE AND RENOVATE A VACANT BUILDING TO SUPPORT FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. | $120,000 | 2016 | |
Recipients are shown as the funder wrote them on the return. A recipient with a link was matched to an organization record; the rest stay as reported and are never guessed. Some links come from other funders' returns: when three or more of them wrote the same name and state with one EIN, and the city on this row matches, we use that EIN. The name on this row is still shown as this funder wrote it.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY FREY BENNETT | SECRETARY | 10.00 | $36,000 |
| ELEONORA H FREY ZAGEL | VICE CHAIR | 10.00 | $41,413 |
| DAVID G FREY JR | CHAIR | 18.00 | $46,585 |
| SARAH R FREY ROSE | TRUSTEE |
From the officer list on the latest e-filed return. Compensation is as reported there; a blank means the return carries no figure.
| $158,614,425 |
| FY2023 | 990-PF | $1,037,790 | $8,879,633 | $7,424,479 | $147,686,324 | $144,234,683 |
| FY2022 | 990-PF | $10,252,540 | $7,809,037 | $7,646,444 | $132,169,982 | $129,828,069 |
| FY2021 | 990-PF | $28,162,989 | $9,167,920 | $6,994,556 | $174,201,865 | $171,759,403 |
| FY2020 | 990-PF | $7,734,252 | $7,416,167 | $6,929,231 | $159,933,477 | $157,455,526 |
| FY2019 | 990-PF | $8,924,007 | $7,094,477 | $7,343,335 | $154,408,836 | $152,324,582 |
| FY2018 | 990-PF | $11,575,968 | $9,914,962 | $7,422,070 | $139,579,624 | $136,232,025 |
| FY2017 | 990-PF | $12,785,061 | $8,644,067 | $6,691,180 | $158,396,620 | $156,039,637 |
| FY2016 | 990-PF | $6,103,994 | $7,416,312 | $7,003,873 | $142,092,927 | $141,197,150 |
| ARTPRIZE GRAND RAPIDSGRAND RAPIDS, MI |
| SUPPORT FOR THE ARTIST SEED GRANTS AND FEATURED PUBLIC PROJECTS PROGRAMS. |
| $118,000 |
| 2017 |
| ARTPRIZE GRAND RAPIDSGRAND RAPIDS, MI | SUPPORT FOR THE ARTIST SEED GRANTS AND FEATURED PUBLIC PROJECTS PROGRAMS. | $118,000 | 2016 |
| Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community FoundationPetoskey, MI | The Edward J. Frey Jr. Charitable Fund | $116,329 | 2021 |
| CONSERVATION RESOURCE ALLIANCETRAVERSE CITY, MI | PHASE THREE OF THE BOARDMAN RIVER ECOSYSTEM DAMS RESTORATION PROJECT IN GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY. | $115,000 | 2017 |
| GRAND RAPIDS NEHEMIAH PROJECTGRAND RAPIDS, MI | THE "IGNITE THE MOVEMENT" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SEEKS TO BUILD ON THE MOMENTUM OF COLLECTIVE COMMUNITY EFFORTS TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTHEAST GRAND RAPIDS WITH THE INCLUSION OF NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH. | $112,500 | 2020 |
| TRUENORTH COMMUNITY SERVICESFREMONT, MI | "BUILDING A HEALTHY FUTURE" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN - FINAL PHASE OF 20-YEAR CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO IMPROVE CRITICAL FACILITIES, INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROGRAMS AT CAMP NEWAYGO. | $105,000 | 2018 |
| KCONNECTMatched to this organization because 4 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2022 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.GRAND RAPIDS, MI | PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT TO ADVANCE THE COMMUNITY'S COLLECTIVE IMPACT AGENDA, LED BY KCONNECT, TO ENSURE ALL CHILDREN IN KENT COUNTY HAVE A CLEAR PATH TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND ECONOMIC SECURITY. | $100,000 | 2019 |
| INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTSINTERLOCHEN, MI | DOW HOUSE | $100,000 | 2020 |
| Charlevoix County Community FoundationEast Jordan, MI | Frey Family Fund | $100,000 | 2023 |
| Degage MinistriesGrand Rapids, MI | Building Dignity Through Christ: Degage Ministries Capital Campaign | $100,000 | 2021 |
| LEELANAU CONSERVANCYLELAND, MI | COLLABORATIVE REGIONAL EFFORT TO PROTECT CRITICAL FARMLAND IN LEELANAU COUNTY | $100,000 | 2017 |
| MUSKEGON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONMUSKEGON, MI | MUSKEGON AREA PROMISE DREAM BIGGER! CAMPAIGN TO SECURE BRIDGE FUNDING FOR A SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATIVE, COUNTY-WIDE SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE. | $100,000 | 2020 |
| The STEM GreenhouseKentwood, MI | Ensuring 21st Century STEM Instruction for Minority Students in GRPS | $100,000 | 2023 |
| Dwelling Place of Grand Rapids IncGrand Rapids, MI | Building Community | $100,000 | 2022 |
| Our Hope AssociationGrand Rapids, MI | Rising Through Recovery Campaign | $100,000 | 2023 |
| West Michigan Aviation Academy FoundationGrand Rapids, MI | West Michigan Aviation Academy Flight Plan Campaign | $100,000 | 2021 |
| THE CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER OF KENT COUNTYGRAND RAPIDS, MI | MORE MUST BE DONE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO INCREASE THE COMMUNITY'S CAPACITY FOR ON-SITE FORENSIC INTERVIEWS, ENSURING THAT ALL CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN KENT COUNTY IS REPORTED AND TREATED. | $100,000 | 2018 |
| KIDS FOOD BASKETGRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL AND PROGRAM EXPANSION CAMPAIGN DESIGNED TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES TO ATTACK CHILDHOOD HUNGER. | $100,000 | 2017 |
| Children's Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MI | A Million Minutes More | $100,000 | 2024 |
| DWELLING PLACE OF GRAND RAPIDSMatched to this organization because 8 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2024. Counted Oct 9, 2026.GRAND RAPIDS, MI | WEST SIDE APARTMENTS - A COLLABORATIVE FOR AFFORDABLE LIVING ON THE WEST SIDE OF GRAND RAPIDS. | $100,000 | 2018 |
| HEART OF WEST MICHIGAN UNITED WAYGRAND RAPIDS, MI | NEXT 100 CAMPAIGN - CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE CREATED TO FACILITATE A FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE IN WEST MICHIGAN'S UNITED WAY FUNDRAISING MODEL. | $100,000 | 2019 |
| CONSERVATION RESOURCE ALLIANCETRAVERSE CITY, MI | JORDAN RIVER OLD STATE ROAD/STREAM CROSSING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. | $100,000 | 2016 |
| NAVY LEAGUE OF THE UNITED STATESVIRGINIA BEACH, VA | SUPPORT FOR ENHANCEMENTS TO NAVY'S NEW AIRCRAFT CARRIER NAMED IN HONOR OF PRES GERALD R. FORD. | $100,000 | 2017 |
| ArtPrize Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, MI | Community Arts | $100,000 | 2022 |
| 3.00 |
| $17,000 |
| CAMPBELL W FREY | TRUSTEE | 3.00 | $17,577 |
| LAURA D FREY | TREASURER | 10.00 | $38,362 |
| HOLLY A JOHNSON | PRESIDENT | 40.00 | $274,006 |
Only shared inboxes and organization phone lines that appear in public filings are shown here. Contact details for named individuals are never published, even though the filing itself is public.
Nearest by size, location and giving pattern in the database. Geography weighs heavily. Treat it as a starting list, not a ranking of fit.
Form 990-PF · FY2023 · period ending Dec 31, 2023IRS bulk XML
Filing id 202443199349103114
Form 990-PF · FY2022 · period ending Dec 31, 2022
Filing id 202303179349103870
Form 990-PF · FY2021 · period ending Dec 31, 2021
Filing id 202223199349105287
Form 990-PF · FY2020 · period ending Dec 31, 2020
Filing id 202103199349103310
Form 990-PF · FY2019 · period ending Dec 31, 2019
Filing id 202043189349102094
Form 990-PF · FY2018 · period ending Dec 31, 2018
Filing id 201913189349102956
Form 990-PF · FY2017 · period ending Dec 31, 2017
Filing id 201803189349103355
Form 990-PF · FY2016 · period ending Dec 31, 2016
Filing id 201723199349104307
Form 990-PF · FY2015 · period ending Dec 31, 2015
Filing id 201613199349100411
IRS filings are the source for every fact on this page. Nothing a model writes is ever a source; it can only point at a row here.