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Also known as: C/O BIDDLE GROUP
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Fries Family Foundation is a private trust based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Biddle Group LLC. It holds total assets of $9.4M. Annual income is reported at $5.4M. Total assets have grown from $2.8M in 2011 to $9.4M 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 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Fries Family Foundation has made 5 grants totaling $38K, with a median grant of $7K. Annual giving has grown from $7K in 2021 to $18K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $13K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 3 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Washington. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Fries Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 5 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA.
Fries Family Foundation has distributed a total of $38K across 5 grants. The median grant size is $7K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $13K.
Fries Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Fries Family Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Fries | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$9.4M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$9.4M
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
5
Total Giving
$38K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$7K
Unique Recipients
3
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation NorthwestGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| West Sound Wildlife ShelterGENERAL SUPPORT | Bainbridge Island, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Climate SolutionsGENERAL SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |