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Friese Foundation is a private corporation based in CHATSWORTH, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Donald E Friese. It holds total assets of $54.1M. Annual income is reported at $18.6M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. 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 California. According to available records, Friese Foundation has made 197 grants totaling $15.1M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $4.2M in 2020 to $5.8M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $600K, with an average award of $77K. The foundation has supported 90 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, Virginia, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 20 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$81K
Largest Grant
$600K
Based on 63 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.
Friese Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 197 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, VA.
Friese Foundation has distributed a total of $15.1M across 197 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $77K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $600K.
Friese Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Friese Foundation is headquartered in CHATSWORTH, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 20 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald E Friese Jr | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | $200K | $0 | $200K |
| Andrea Friese | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donald E Friese | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$54.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$54M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
197
Total Giving
$15.1M
Average Grant
$77K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
90
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyAID VETERANS WITH SHELTER, CLOTHING, AND MEALS | Carson, CA | $600K | 2022 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife TrustFOR SUPPORT OF ELEPHANTS AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN KENYA | Laguna Hills, CA | $400K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossPREVENTING AND ALLEVIATING HUMAN SUFFERING | Washington, DC | $350K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food BankPROVIDED FOOD THROUGH THE PARTNER AGENCY NETWORK AND FOOD BANK DIRECT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS | Los Angeles, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| Elevate ChurchEXPANSION OF BUILDING FUND | Newhall, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| National Veterans FoundationGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT TO SERVE MEN AND WOMEN VETERANS GENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| St Jude Children'S HospitalSUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT HELP CHILDREN BATTLE CANCER AND OTHER DEADLY DISEASES | Memphis, TN | $201K | 2022 |
| United Service OrganizationsPROVIDE CARE, COMFORT, CAN CONNECTION TO AMERICAN MILITARY | Arlington, VA | $200K | 2022 |
| Childhelp UsaRESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS, ADVOCACY CENTERS, FOSTER FAMILY AND ADOPTION AGENCIES, HOTLINES | Scottsdale, AZ | $200K | 2022 |
| National Glass AssociationSUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Vienna, VA | $200K | 2022 |
| Rancho San Antonio Boys HomeCARE AND GUIDANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR PROGRAMS, CREATIVE AND HEALING ARTS MUSIC PROGRAM | Chatsworth, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| Living Free Animal SanctuaryTO SUPPORT HORSEMANSHIP CURRICULUM CLASSES AND OTHER DAILY ACTIVITIES | Mountain Center, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Vets AdvocacySUPPORT VETS ADVOCACY'S OVERSIGHT OF THE VA WEST LOS ANGELES MASTER PLANNING EFFORT TO DEVELOP A VETERAN-CENTRIC COMMUNITY | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Children Hospital Los AngelesCHILDREN'S FUND, AID IN PEDIATRIC CARE | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Gary Sinise FoundationSUPPORT THE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE, INSPIRE, STRENGTHEN, AND BUILD COMMUNITIES FOR DEFENDERS, VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THOSE IN NEED | Woodland Hills, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Police FoundationTO PROVIDE CRITICALLY NEEDED EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES, SPECIALIZED TRAINING, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, AND YOUTH PROGRAMS TO THE LAPD | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Prager University FoundationSUPPORT PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE CULTURE THROUGH DIGITAL MEDIA | Sherman Oaks, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| House Institute FoundationSUPPORT RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND NEUROSURGERY CLINICS WITH IMPROVED OUTCOMES AND TREATMENTS FOR PATIENTS WITH HEARING-RELATED DISORDERS. | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Investigative Project On Terrorism FoundationSUPPORT THE INVESTIGATIVE PROJECT AND SUPPORT THE BATTLE AGAINST THE GROWING FORCES OF RADICAL ISLAM AND THEIR NEW-FOUND ALLIANCE OF ANTI-AMERICAN, ANTI-CHRISTIAN AND ANTI-SEMITIC ""INTERSECTIONALIST""ALLIES. | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Best Friends Animal SocietyPET ADOPTION AND SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS | Kanab, UT | $100K | 2022 |
| Usc Marshall School Of BusinessLLOYD GREIF ENDOWMENT FUND FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| International Medical Corps - Ukrainian CrisisBRING HEALTHCARE AND ASSIST TO UKRAINIANS | Los Angeles, CA | $80K | 2022 |
| International Rescue Committee - Ukrainian CrisisTO RESPOND TO CRISIS IN UKRAINE AND RESTORE HEALTH, SAFETY, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC WELLBEING AND POWER TO AFFECTED PEOPLE IN UKRAINE | New York, NY | $80K | 2022 |
| Care - Ukrainian CrisisPROVIDE UKRAINE AID AND RECOVERY, FOOD, WATER HYGIENE KITS, PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT | Atlanta, GA | $80K | 2022 |
| Save The Children - Ukrainian CrisisTO DELIVER LIFESAVING AID TO CHILDREN TO CONFLICT ZONE | Fairfield, CT | $80K | 2022 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres Doctors Without Borders - Ukrainian CrisisSUPPORT MALNUTRITION IN AFGHANISTAN, AID FOR PEOPLE FLEEING VIOLENCE IN UKRAINE AND COVID-19 CARE | New York, NY | $80K | 2022 |
| West Valley Boys & Girls ClubHELP YOUNG PEOPLE BECOME PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND CARING ADULTS | Canoga Park, CA | $55K | 2022 |
| Goldstar Horse And RescueTO SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO RESCUE HORSES FROM NEGLECT, ABUSE AND ABANDONMENT; PROVIDE A FACILITY FOR HEALING AND EDUCATE PEOPLE TO PROTECT HORSES | Farmersville, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| New England ConservatoryTO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP GALA | Boston, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceSUPPORT SAVE, PROTECT, AND CARE FOR WILDLIFE IN SAN DIEGO AND AROUND THE GLOBE. FUNDS WERE USED FOR ELEPHANT VALLEY | San Diego, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| San Fernando Valley Rescue MissionHELP NEEDY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY. | Northridge, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Shepherd ChurchTO SUPPORT CHURCH PROGRAMS | Porter Ranch, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| The Gentle Barn FoundationANIMAL RESCUE AND EDUCATE CHILDREN THROUGH FIELD TRIPS AND VARIOUS PROGRAMS | Santa Clarita, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Ventura County Fire Department Widows Orphans & Assitance FundTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS & THEIR FAMILIES IN NEED | Camarillo, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Spirit Of AnimalsGENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | Acton, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| A Sense Of HomeCREATE HOMES FOR FORMER FOSTER YOUTH | Hawthorne, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Baby2babyTO PROVIDE CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY, AGES 0-12 YEARS, WITH DIAPERS, CLOTHING AND BASIC NECESSITIES | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Ymca - North Valley Porter RanchYMCA COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND | Porter Ranch, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Army Historical FoundationTO BUILD A NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| Wounded WarriorsSUPPORT PROGRAMS TO HELP INJURED VETERANS, CAREGIVERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. | Jacksonville, FL | $50K | 2022 |
| California State University NorthridgeSUPPORT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE'S EOP RESILIENT SCHOLARS PROGRAM, FOSTER YOUTH PROGRAM | Northridge, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Sunflowers Of Peace - Ukrainian CrisisTO SUPPORT UKRAINIAN FOR MEDICAL, HUMANITARIAN AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| United Help Ukraine - Ukrainian CrisisTO SUPPORT UKRAINE | Gaithersburg, MD | $25K | 2022 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyTO HELP BLOOD CANCER PATIENTS | Rye Brook, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| For The TroopsHELP DEFRAY POSTAGE COST AND TO PURCHASE ITEMS FOR SENDING ""WE CARE"" PACKAGES. | Simi Valley, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Merit AmericaTO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKING AMERICANS WITHOUT COLLEGE DEGREES | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Volunteer League Of The San Fernando ValleyTO PURCHASE CHILDREN'S CLOTHING | Van Nuys, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Shelter To SoldierTRAINING OF SERVICE DOGS | San Diego, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Camp HarmonySERVE CHILDREN AT CAMP SESSIONS IN THE SUMMER AND WINTER & PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR INDIGENT CHILDREN | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| National Forest FoundationSUPPORT NFF'S CAMPAIGN TO PLANT 50 MILLION TREES | Missoula, MT | $25K | 2022 |
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