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Also known as: C/O FRERES LUMBER CO
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Freres Foundation is a private corporation based in LYONS, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1961. The principal officer is Freres Lumber Co Inc.. It holds total assets of $3.9M. Annual income is reported at $649K. Total assets have grown from $2.1M in 2011 to $4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon. According to available records, Freres Foundation has made 114 grants totaling $900K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $167K and $390K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $390K distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $80K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 60 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Wisconsin, California, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 22 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Freres Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 114 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, WI, CA.
Freres Foundation has distributed a total of $900K across 114 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $80K.
Freres Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Freres Foundation is headquartered in LYONS, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William M Smith | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kyle Freres | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tyler Freres | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert Freres Jr | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$186K
Total Assets
$4M
Fair Market Value
$4.3M
Net Worth
$4M
Grants Paid
$167K
Contributions
$250K
Net Investment Income
$88K
Distribution Amount
$195K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
114
Total Giving
$900K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
60
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade High SchoolHOTWIRE ROBITICS | Turner, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| City Of LyonsFRERES PARK PROJECT | Lyons, OR | $31K | 2023 |
| Regis FoundationUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Stayton, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Common Sense For Oregon FoundationUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Salem, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Bradley Impact FundUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Millwaukee, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Upward Bound Camp For Persons With Special Needs IncUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Gates, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Canyon Senior CenterUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Mill City, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Western Resources Legal CenterUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Portland, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Crisis Champlaincy ServicesUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Salem, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Believe In Your CommunityUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Salem, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Santiam Canyon Youth Benefit Golf TournamentUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Mill City, OR | $4K | 2023 |
| Oregon State University FoundationUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Corvallis, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Forests Forever IncUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Berkeley, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Marion County 4-H AssociationUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Salem, OR | $2K | 2023 |
| Miss Rodeo Oregon Inc FoundationUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Bend, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Mill City Odd FellowsUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Mill City, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Future Natural Resources LeaderUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Lebanon, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| North Santiam Eagles Lodge #3384PAINT PROJECT | Mill City, OR | $500 | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America Troop#50UNRESTRICTED DONATION | Stayton, OR | $500 | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic ChurchUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Vancouver, WA | $500 | 2023 |
| Stayton High School23/24 BOYS SOCCER | Stayton, OR | $300 | 2023 |
| Oregonians In Action Legal CenterUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Portland, OR | $250 | 2023 |
| Hart Horses Adaptive Riding & TherapyUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Rickreall, OR | $250 | 2023 |
| Oregon State Police FoundationUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Salem, OR | $250 | 2023 |
| Santiam Canyon School District PtoUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Mill City, OR | $250 | 2023 |
| Scio High SchoolUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Scio, OR | $250 | 2023 |
| Scio Parent ClubSPRING FLING | Scio, OR | $250 | 2023 |
| American Parkinson'S DiseaseUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Staten Island, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Mount Angel Abbey & SeminaryUNRESTRICTED DONATION | St Benedict, OR | $200 | 2023 |
| Jefferson High SchoolUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Jefferson, OR | $100 | 2023 |
| Santiam Memorial HospitalUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Stayton, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| Cascade Policy InstituteUNRESTRICTED DONATION AND SCHOOL CHOICE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Canyon GleanersUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Mill City, OR | $2K | 2022 |
| Lourdes Education FoundationUNRESTRICTED DONATION | Scio, OR | $1K | 2022 |