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Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art Museum Inc. Testamentary Trust is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1953. It holds total assets of $73.5M. Annual income is reported at $37.5M. Total assets have grown from $52.9M in 2010 to $73.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. The museum operates & administers a free public art museum. In addition to the display of the items in its permanent collection, the museum offers many temporary exhibits each year that concentrate on specific artists or themes. Approximately 27,000 people view these exhibitions annually see part xv-b for more details. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art Museum Inc. Testamentary Trust has made 7 grants totaling $8K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $2K and $5K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $2K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Washington. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The museum operates & administers a free public art museum. In addition to the display of the items in its permanent collection, the museum offers many temporary exhibits each year that concentrate on specific artists or themes. Approximately 40,000 people view these exhibitions annually see part xv-b for more details.the gift shop provides merchandise which is directly related to the exhibitions shown and the classes, lectures and workshops offered throughout the year to enhance visitors and participants' experiences of the museum.
Expenses: $3.7M
Free & fee-based classes are provided to adults & children on topics such as art history, drawing and sculpture, as well as subjects specific to the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. The museum presents lectures, workshops and guided tours covering a variety of topics.classes and lectures include our "small frye" series for children, many school programs including those administered thru bailey gatzert public elementary school, and programs for seniors with cognitive issues, such as alzheimer's cafe and the here:now series. Approximately 10,500 adults and children participate in these programs annually. See part xv-b for more details.
Expenses: $1.5M
The museum operates & administers a free public art museum. In addition to the display of the items in its permanent collection, the museum offers many temporary exhibits each year that concentrate on specific artists or themes. Approximately 27,000 people view these exhibitions annually see part xv-b for more details. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 7 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA.
Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art Museum Inc. Testamentary Trust has distributed a total of $8K across 7 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $2K.
Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art Museum Inc. Testamentary Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art Museum Inc. Testamentary Trust is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamilee Lacy | DIRECTOR/CEO | $266K | $14K | $280K |
| Tom Mitchell | CFO/COO | $197K | $33K | $231K |
| Jan Hendrickson | TREASURER | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Jennifer Potter | CO-PRESIDENT | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| Stuart Williams | CO-PRESIDENT | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| Mike Doherty | VICE PRESIDENT | $7K | $0 | $7K |
| James Miles | VICE PRESIDENT (THROUGH 9/2023) | $7K | $0 | $7K |
| Rhoda Altom | VICE PRESIDENT | $7K | $0 | $7K |
| Gail Goralski | SECRETARY | $7K | $0 | $7K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$73.5M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$68.5M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
7
Total Giving
$8K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist TrustSUPPORT WORKING ARTISTS OF ALL DISCIPLINES IN WA STATE | Seattle, WA | $2K | 2023 |
| Northwest African American MuseumNAAM AND UNITY BENEFIT GALA | Seattle, WA | $1K | 2022 |
| ShunpikeSEATTLE CULTURAL ACCESSIBILITY CONSORTIUM | Seattle, WA | $200 | 2020 |