Accepts applications1,974 grants on file · $46.7M · FY2016–2024IRS 990-PF · FY2024
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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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONSERVATION RESOURCE ALLIANCETRAVERSE CITY, MI | REMOVAL OF AGING WOODLAND ROAD CROSSING AND LAKE KATHLEEN DAM FROM THE MAPLE RIVER IN EMMET COUNTY. | $100,000 | 2017 | |
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 |
| Housing NorthMatched to this organization because 5 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2021 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.Traverse City, MI |
| Support for a regional housing fund and expansion of existing programs |
| $100,000 |
| 2024 |
| GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL LAND CONSERVANCYTRAVERSE CITY, MI | COLLABORATIVE REGIONAL EFFORT TO PROTECT CRITICAL FARMLAND IN A FIVE-COUNTY SERVICE AREA. | $100,000 | 2017 |
| National Center for Family PhilanthropyWashington, DC | Special Initiatives | $100,000 | 2022 |
| Community RebuildersGrand Rapids, MI | Building Community | $100,000 | 2022 |
| 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. | $97,500 | 2020 |
| CHARLEVOIX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONEAST JORDAN, MI | SUPPORT FOR THE FREY FAMILY DISCRETIONARY FUND | $95,750 | 2017 |
| Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community FoundationPetoskey, MI | The Edward J. Frey Jr. Charitable Fund | $90,500 | 2024 |
| FIRST STEPS KENTGRAND RAPIDS, MI | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION TO STRENGTHEN AND COORDINATE EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES. | $90,000 | 2017 |
| Environmental Law & Policy CenterMatched to this organization because 7 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.Chicago, IL | Michigan Power Plants to Parklands Strategic Initiative | $90,000 | 2023 |
| Northern Homes Community Development CorporationBoyne City, MI | Pinebridge Place Apartments | $90,000 | 2024 |
| North Central Michigan College FoundationPetoskey, MI | Child Care Initiative Phase 2 | $90,000 | 2024 |
| THE RIGHT PLACE FOUNDATIONMatched to this organization because 3 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 | THE WEST MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE: THE COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IN THE 13-COUNTY WEST MICHIGAN REGION. | $85,000 | 2016 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy IncHarbor Springs, MI | Environment | $85,000 | 2022 |
| WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHGRAND RAPIDS, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR TWO COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS CAMP HENRY AND THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER IN DOWNTOWN GRAND RAPIDS. | $85,000 | 2016 |
| KENT SCHOOL SERVICES NETWORKGRAND RAPIDS, MI | KENT SCHOOL SERVICES NETWORKNEXT CHAPTER | $85,000 | 2019 |
| K-CONNECTGRAND RAPIDS, MI | TO FACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COLLECTIVE IMPACT COMMON AGENDA & ROADMAP ON BEHALF OF KENT COUNTY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. | $80,000 | 2016 |
| PETOSKEY-HARBOR SPRINGS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPETOSKEY, MI | EDWARD J. FREY JR. CHARITABLE FUND | $80,000 | 2020 |
| COMMUNITY ACTION HOUSEHOLLAND, MI | FOOD CLUB & OPPORTUNITY CENTER OF GREATER HOLLAND / ZEELAND | $80,000 | 2020 |
| ARTPRIZE GRAND RAPIDSGRAND RAPIDS, MI | SUPPORT FOR THE ARTIST SEED GRANTS AND FEATURED PUBLIC PROJECTS PROGRAMS. | $79,000 | 2016 |
| Downtown Grand Rapids IncGrand Rapids, MI | Building organizational capacity and infrastructure (2024 renewal) | $75,000 | 2024 |
| Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth IncGrand Rapids, MI | Learning Assistance in 2021 | $75,000 | 2021 |
| LAND CONSERVANCY OF WEST MICHIGANGRAND RAPIDS, MI | BARRIER DUNES SANCTUARY ADDITION. | $75,000 | 2016 |
| Harbor Springs Area Historical SocietyHarbor Springs, MI | Bringing History to Life Comprehensive Campaign | $75,000 | 2024 |
| MICHIGAN NONPROFIT ASSOCIATIONLANSING, MI | MICHIGAN NONPROFITS COUNT CAMPAIGN - A PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO REACH THOSE WHO ARE TRADITIONALLY UNDERCOUNTED DURING THE CENSUS. | $75,000 | 2019 |
| 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 |
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
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