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William Fries Ii Foundation is a private corporation based in LAFAYETTE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Kim Traynor. It holds total assets of $37.4M. Annual income is reported at $10.5M. Total assets have grown from $192K in 2011 to $37.4M in 2024. 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 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, William Fries Ii Foundation has made 43 grants totaling $7.2M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $562K in 2020 to $1.6M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3.5M distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $800K, with an average award of $167K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Iowa. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$125K
Average Grant
$137K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 11 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.
William Fries Ii Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 43 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, IA.
William Fries Ii Foundation has distributed a total of $7.2M across 43 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $167K. Individual grants have ranged from $20K to $800K.
William Fries Ii Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
William Fries Ii Foundation is headquartered in LAFAYETTE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Wulff | PRESIDENT | $172K | $0 | $172K |
| James Ullako | TREASURER | $17K | $0 | $17K |
| Michael Roosevelt | SECRETARY | $17K | $0 | $17K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$37.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$36.8M
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
43
Total Giving
$7.2M
Average Grant
$167K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$75K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony FoundationUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Ucsf Benioff Children'S HospitalsProvide care for children and their families, train the next generation of clinician-scientist leaders, and pursue research breakthroughs that lead to new treatment options. | San Francisco, CA | $800K | 2023 |
| The San Francisco FoundationUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $325K | 2023 |
| The Living DesertCrossroads conservation campaign to support education and conservation. | Palm Desert, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| San Francisco - Marin Food BankUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Chronicle Season Of Sharing FundTO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR BAY AREA RESIDENTS FACING TEMPORARY CRISES. | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Education FundTO EMPOWER STUDENTS AND BUILD MORE EQUITABLE & INCLUSIVE PUBLIC-SCHOOL EXPERIENCE. | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| California Academy Of SciencesTO REGENERATE THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH SCIENCE, LEARNING, AND COLLABORATION THROUGH INTERACTIVE MUSEUM EXHIBITS, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR K-12 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, AND INNOVATIVE DIGITAL INITIATIVES. | San Francisco, CA | $700K | 2022 |
| Kqed IncTO SUPPORT BROADCASTS ON KQED TV & TO INFORM, INSPIRE AND INVOLVE THE BAY AREA THROUGH TRUSTED AND QUALITY TELEVISION PROGRAMMING. | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| California Pacific Medical Center FoundationTO HELP PHYSICIANS & HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS, ACQUIRES TECHNOLOGIES, AND PROVIDE ACCESS THAT IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PATIENTS. | Sacramento, CA | $192K | 2022 |
| Asian Art Museum Foundation Of San FranciscoTO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM'S THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE DEITY SIMHAVAKTRA (DAKINI) IN THE MASTERPIECES COLLECTION. | San Francisco, CA | $125K | 2022 |
| The Potomac AssociationUNRESTRICTED | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| San Francisco Zoological SocietyUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $250K | 2021 |
| The ExploratoriumUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $175K | 2021 |
| Sf-Marin Food BankUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2021 |
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