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Friesen Foundation is a private corporation based in REDDING, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Kristina Stewart. It holds total assets of $6.5M. Annual income is reported at $3.8M. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Friesen Foundation has made 10 grants totaling $515K, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has decreased from $100K in 2020 to $15K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $350K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $75K, with an average award of $52K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$58K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 3 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.
Friesen Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 10 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
Friesen Foundation has distributed a total of $515K across 10 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $52K. Individual grants have ranged from $15K to $75K.
Friesen Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Friesen Foundation is headquartered in REDDING, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Friesen | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Royce Friesen | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$84K
Total Assets
$6M
Fair Market Value
$5.8M
Net Worth
$6M
Grants Paid
$15K
Contributions
$1M
Net Investment Income
$103K
Distribution Amount
$213K
Total: $988K
Total Grants
10
Total Giving
$515K
Average Grant
$52K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding Parks & Trails FoundationTRAIL PROJECT | Redding, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Sierra Buttes Trail StewardshipLOST SIERRA ROUTE: INDIAN VALLEY LOOP SEGMENTS | Quincy, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Redding Trail Of AllianceSALT CREEK TRAIL PROJECT | Redding, CA | $75K | 2021 |
| Lake Almanor Community FoundationLAKE ALMANOR CONCERT | Chester, CA | $50K | 2021 |
| Mt Shasta Community ConcertsMT. SHASTA CONCERT | Mount Shasta, CA | $50K | 2021 |
| Butte County Resource Conservation DistrictCOLBY MOUNTAIN RECREATION PROJECT | Oroville, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| Mount Shasta Trail AssociationGATEWAY COMMUNITY TRAIL PROJECT | Mount Shasta, CA | $50K | 2020 |
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