Private foundation · EIN 11-3578290 · Brooklyn, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Freygish Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $502K total, median $15K. 47% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$502K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in NY
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bridging Voice IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral & unrestricted grant$150K
Blue Star FamiliesEncinitas, CAGeneral & unrestricted grant$75K
Campaign Against HungerBrooklyn, NYGeneral & unrestricted grant$60K
Cancer Research Institute IncNew York, NYGeneral & unrestricted grant$50K
Planned ParenthoodIthaca, NYGeneral & unrestricted grant$30K
International Research - IrexWashington, DCGeneral & unrestricted grant$25K
Essential Information IncWashington, DCGeneral & unrestricted grant$25K
Prison RenaissanceLynnwood, WAGeneral & unrestricted grant$15K
A Fair Shake for YouthNew York, NYGeneral & unrestricted grant$15K
Center for Independent DocumentaryNewton, MAGeneral & unrestrictive grant$12K
Horizons Newark IncSummit, NJGeneral & unrestricted grant$10K
Computer Services for the BlindBrooklyn, NYGeneral & unrestricted grant$10K
Trans LifelineSan Francisco, CAGeneral & unrestrictive grant$10K
Norwich Dollars for ScholarsNorwich, NYGeneral & unrestrictive grant$10K
HealariousMount Pleasant, SCGeneral & unrestrictive grant$5,000

By state: New York 7 · California 2 · District of Columbia 2 · Washington 1 · Massachusetts 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Freygish Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Brooklyn, New York, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Freygish Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Freygish Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $502K across 15 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Freygish Foundation give?

New York (7 grants), California (2 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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