Private foundation · EIN 04-6714542 · Boston, Massachusetts

The V Eugene and Rosalie Defreitas Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $43K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $600K total, median $43K. 21% of grants stayed in Massachusetts. Stated restrictions: Grants to colleges or seminars, without regard to religious denomination within the christian beliefs for the purpose of teaching and training christian missionaries.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
14
$600K
Median grant
$43K
Stays in MA
21%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$11M

How to apply

Application forms are available upon request. Contact: Christine Drew Vice President, 125 High St Oliver St Twr Ste 901, Boston, Ma, 7815814292 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Grants to colleges or seminars, without regard to religious denomination within the christian beliefs for the purpose of teaching and training christian missionaries.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Santa Clara UniversityBerkeley, CAEducational$55K
Boston College School of TheologyChestnut Hill, MAReligious$50K
Boston UniversityBoston, MAReligious$50K
Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CAScholarship$50K
Claremont School of TheologyClaremont, CAReligious$50K
Holy Apostles College and SeminaryCromwell, CTReligious education$45K
Point Loma Nazarene UniversitySan Diego, CAReligious education$45K
Bethany InternationalBloomington, MNReligious$40K
Pacific Islands UniversityMangilao, GUEducational$40K
Ethnos360 Bible InstituteWaukesha, WIReligious$40K
Iliff School of TheologyDenver, COReligious$40K
Pope John Xxiii National SeminaryWeston, MAReligious$35K
Gregorian University FoundationWashington, DCReligious$35K
Assemblies of God Theological SeminSpringfield, MOReligious$25K

By state: California 4 · Massachusetts 3 · Connecticut 1 · Minnesota 1 · GU 1 · Wisconsin 1

About this foundation

The V Eugene and Rosalie Defreitas Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Eastern Bank and Trust Co Trustee, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The V Eugene and Rosalie Defreitas Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application forms are available upon request. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does The V Eugene and Rosalie Defreitas Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $600K across 14 grants, a median of $43K.

Where does The V Eugene and Rosalie Defreitas Charitable Foundation give?

California (4 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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