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Frieze Family Foundation is a private trust based in CHESTNUT HILL, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. The principal officer is Michael G Frieze. It holds total assets of $3.4M. Annual income is reported at $11.1M. 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 2022 to 2024. According to available records, Frieze Family Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $3.2M, with a median grant of $250K. Annual giving has grown from $350K in 2022 to $2.9M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1M, with an average award of $270K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Frieze Family Foundation reported 12 individual grants totaling $3.2 million between 2022 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $250,000. Half of those grants fell between $160,000 and $307,500. Its largest single grant in the record was $1.0 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $3.2 million in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in MA (5 of 12), followed by NY (3) and WA (1). In total the foundation's grantees span 5 states. Of its 12 distinct grantees, 0 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were The Boston Foundation ($330,000) and American Friends Of Leket Israel ($250,000).
Computed from 12 individual grant records (2022–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 5 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
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.
Frieze Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, NJ.
Frieze Family Foundation has distributed a total of $3.2M across 12 grants. The median grant size is $250K, with an average of $270K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1M.
Frieze Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Frieze Family Foundation is headquartered in CHESTNUT HILL, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Frieze | OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$3.4M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$3.4M
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
12
Total Giving
$3.2M
Average Grant
$270K
Median Grant
$250K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$250K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact IsraelCHARITABLE DONATIONS | Needham, MA | $1M | 2023 |
| The Boston FoundationCHARITABLE DONATIONS | Boston, MA | $330K | 2023 |
| Innovation AfricaCHARITABLE DONATIONS | Herzliya | $300K | 2023 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsCHARITABLE DONATIONS | Newyork, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Choose LoveCHARITABLE DONATIONS | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Leket IsraelCHARITABLE DONATIONS | Teaneck, NJ | $250K | 2023 |
| Our Generation SpeaksCHARITABLE DONATIONS | Waltham, MA | $200K | 2023 |
| Brothers For LifeCHARITABLE DONATIONS | Seattle, WA | $180K | 2023 |
| Middle East Peace Dialogue NetworkCHARITABLE DONATIONS | Pikesville, MD | $100K | 2023 |
| Jewish Funders NetworkCHARITABLE DONATIONS | New York, NY | $23K | 2023 |
| Heller School For Social Policy And ManagementCHARITABLE DONATIONS | Waltham, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesCHARITABLE DONATIONS | Boston, MA | $350K | 2022 |