Private foundation · EIN 20-5012358 · Amherst, New Hampshire · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Fred 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $203K total, median $33K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$203K
Median grant
$33K
Stays in NH
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Appalachian Baptist ChurchGreeneville, TNGeneral Support$150K
Greenfield Baptist ChurchGreenfield, MAGeneral Support$33K
Baptist World MissionsDecatur, ALItaly Missionary$20K

By state: Tennessee 1 · Massachusetts 1 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

The Fred Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Amherst, New Hampshire, administered in care of David Schwanke, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Fred Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 The Fred Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $203K across 3 grants, a median of $33K.

Where does The Fred Foundation give?

Tennessee (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), Alabama (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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