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Searle Freedom Trust is a private trust based in MADISON, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Kinship Trust Co. It holds total assets of $22.4M. Annual income is reported at $19.4M. Total assets have decreased from $128.9M in 2011 to $22.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 8 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in District of Columbia, Virginia and California. According to available records, Searle Freedom Trust has made 355 grants totaling $70.7M, with a median grant of $150K. The foundation has distributed between $22.2M and $24.4M annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.3M, with an average award of $199K. The foundation has supported 118 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Virginia, California, which account for 60% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 25 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$150K
Average Grant
$201K
Largest Grant
$1.3M
Based on 120 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.
Searle Freedom Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 355 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, VA, CA.
Searle Freedom Trust has distributed a total of $70.7M across 355 grants. The median grant size is $150K, with an average of $199K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.3M.
Searle Freedom Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Searle Freedom Trust is headquartered in MADISON, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 25 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinship Trust Company Llc | TRUSTEE | $650K | $0 | $650K |
| Kimberly O Dennis | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $570K | $88K | $678K |
| Stephen Moore | GRANT ADVISOR | $13K | $0 | $26K |
| Steven F Hayward | GRANT ADVISOR | $13K | $0 | $30K |
| James Piereson | GRANT ADVISOR | $13K | $0 | $27K |
| Michael D Searle | FAMILY ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| D Gideon Searle | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ethan O Meers | FAMILY ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$22.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$21.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
355
Total Giving
$70.7M
Average Grant
$199K
Median Grant
$150K
Unique Recipients
118
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Enterprise InstituteRESEARCH | Washington, DC | $1M | 2022 |
| George Mason University FoundationEDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Fairfax, VA | $700K | 2022 |
| State Policy NetworkRESEARCH | Arlington, VA | $602K | 2022 |
| Foundation For Government AccountabilityEDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Naples, FL | $600K | 2022 |
| Tax FoundationRESEARCH | Washington, DC | $600K | 2022 |
| Clemson UniversityEDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Clemson, SC | $500K | 2022 |
| Defense Of Freedom InstituteEDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Alexandria, VA | $500K | 2022 |
| Competitive Enterprise InstituteRESEARCH | Washington, DC | $500K | 2022 |
| Moving Picture InstituteFILM AND NEW MEDIA | New York, NY | $475K | 2022 |
| Pacific Legal FoundationLITIGATION | Sacramento, CA | $450K | 2022 |
| New Civil Liberties AllianceLITIGATION | Washington, DC | $400K | 2022 |
| Reason FoundationFILM AND NEW MEDIA | Los Angeles, CA | $400K | 2022 |
| Institute For JusticeRESEARCH | Arlington, VA | $350K | 2022 |
| Franklin News FoundationJOURNALISM | Chicago, IL | $350K | 2022 |
| Federalist Society For Law And Public Policy StudiesONLINE EDUCATION | Washington, DC | $320K | 2022 |
| Georgetown University Center For The ConstitutionFELLOWSHIPS | Washington, DC | $310K | 2022 |
| Vmts Education IncFILM AND NEW MEDIA | Brooklyn, NY | $300K | 2022 |
| Manhattan Institute For Policy Research IncRESEARCH | New York, NY | $300K | 2022 |
| The Heritage FoundationRESEARCH | Washington, DC | $300K | 2022 |
| National Taxpayers Union FoundationLITIGATION | Washington, DC | $300K | 2022 |
| America First Policy InstituteEDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Washington, DC | $300K | 2022 |
| Committee To Unleash ProsperityRESEARCH | Potomac, MD | $275K | 2022 |
| Institute For Humane StudiesFELLOWSHIPS | Arlington, VA | $275K | 2022 |
| American Legislative Exchange CouncilRESEARCH | Arlington, VA | $275K | 2022 |
| Donors TrustJOURNALISM | Alexandria, VA | $250K | 2022 |
| Mercatus CenterRESEARCH | Arlington, VA | $250K | 2022 |
| Institute For Citizen Focused Service IncEDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Alexandria, VA | $250K | 2022 |
| Georgia Center For OpportunityRESEARCH | Peachtree Corners, GA | $250K | 2022 |
| Goldwater InstituteLITIGATION | Phoenix, AZ | $250K | 2022 |
| Sagamore InstituteEDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Indianapolis, IN | $250K | 2022 |
| American Private RadioJOURNALISM | Oxford, MS | $250K | 2022 |
| Hamilton Lincoln Law InstituteLITIGATION | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |
| Property And Environment Research CenterRESEARCH | Bozeman, MT | $225K | 2022 |
| Players' Philanthropy FundFELLOWSHIPS | Towson, MD | $210K | 2022 |
| Texas Public Policy FoundationLITIGATION | Austin, TX | $200K | 2022 |
| Philanthropy RoundtableEDUCATION AND OUTREACH | Washington, DC | $200K | 2022 |
| Cato InstituteRESEARCH | Washington, DC | $200K | 2022 |
| The Daily Caller News FoundationJOURNALISM | Washington, DC | $200K | 2022 |
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