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Charles F & Esther M Frye Foundation is a private trust based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is The Northern Trust Company. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $941K. Total assets have grown from $2.1M in 2011 to $2.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Florida. According to available records, Charles F & Esther M Frye Foundation has made 76 grants totaling $432K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $300K in 2023 to $132K in 2024. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $15K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Florida and Illinois and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 26 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Charles F & Esther M Frye Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 76 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, IL, DC.
Charles F & Esther M Frye Foundation has distributed a total of $432K across 76 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $15K.
Charles F & Esther M Frye Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Charles F & Esther M Frye Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Trust Company | TRUSTEE | $30K | $0 | $30K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
76
Total Giving
$432K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
33
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyGENERAL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| Trinity Lutheran ChurchGENERAL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $2K | 2024 |
| Broward Performing Arts FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Ft Lauderdale, FL | $10K | 2024 |
| Handy IncGENERAL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $10K | 2024 |
| Joe Dimaggio'S Childrens HospitalGENERAL | Hollywood, FL | $10K | 2024 |
| Jack & Jill Children'SGENERAL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $8K | 2024 |
| Salvation Army - Plymouth ColonyGENERAL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $8K | 2024 |
| Museum Of Discovery & ScienceGENERAL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $8K | 2024 |
| Broward Public LibraryGENERAL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $8K | 2024 |
| Henderson BehavorialGENERAL | Lauderdale Lakes, FL | $8K | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Broward CountyGENERAL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| Florida House On Capitol HillGENERAL | Washington, DC | $5K | 2024 |
| Nova Southeastern University Art MuseumGENERAL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| Broward Health FoundationGENERAL | For Lauderdale, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| Firewall CenterGENERAL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Of Broward IncGENERAL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| Broward Children'S CenterGENERAL | Pompano Beach, FL | $5K | 2024 |
| Trustbridge HospiceGENERAL | Boca Raton, FL | $3K | 2024 |
| Humane Society Of Broward CountyGENERAL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $3K | 2024 |
| Aids Healthcare Foundation FloridaGENERAL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $3K | 2024 |
| Gilda'S ClubGENERAL | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $3K | 2024 |
| Arc Broward IncGENERAL | Sunrise, FL | $3K | 2024 |
| Overtown Youth Center IncGENERAL | Miami, FL | $3K | 2024 |
| Women In Distress Of Broward County IncGENERAL | Lighthouse Point, FL | $3K | 2024 |
| Junior Achievement Of South FloridaGENERAL | Coconut Creek, FL | $3K | 2024 |
| Bougainvillea HouseGENERAL | Fl Lauderdale, FL | $1K | 2024 |
| National Christian FoundationGENERAL | Arlington Heights, IL | $5K | 2023 |