Private foundation · EIN 45-5629574 · North Oaks, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Frels Family 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: 29 grants paid, $360K total, median $10K. 83% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
29
$360K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MN
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St John the Evangelist CatholicSt Paul, MNOperating support$40K
Robbinsdale Women's CenterCollegeville, MNOperating support$25K
St John's School of Theology SeminaryWatertown, WIOperating support$25K
Ramsey County Historical SocietySt Paul, MNOperating support$20K
BellisMinneapolis, MNOperating support$15K
Church of Saint AgnesMinneapolis, MNOperating support$15K
Cradle of HopeBirmingham, MNOperating support$15K
Francision Brothers of PeaceColumbia Heights, MNOperating support$15K
Signs and Wonders for Our TimesMelrose, MNOperating support$15K
St Odilia Catholic SchoolNew Hope, MNOperating support$15K
Alums & Friends & FamiliesElk River, MNOperating support$10K
Church of the Holy CrossDestin, MNOperating support$10K
Corpus Christi Catholic ChurchRoseville, FLOperating support$10K
Helping PawsEdina, MNOperating support$10K
Ktis Radio StationSt Paul, MNOperating support$10K
Lifesite NewsSt Paul, VAOperating support$10K
Minnesota Independent School Forum (now Minndependent)St Michael, MNOperating support$10K
Neighborhood HouseSt Paul, MNOperating support$10K
Net MinistriesRobbinsdale, MNOperating support$10K
People IncSt Paul, MNOperating support$10K
St Joseph Catholic ChurchNew Hope, MNOperating support$10K
St Paul SeminaryBrooklyn Park, MNOperating support$10K
St Peter's Catholic SchoolMinneapolis, MNOperating support$10K
Church of St AlbertMinneapolis, MNOperating support$5,000
CscoBaltimore, MNOperating support$5,000
European Christmas MarketsSt Paul, ALOperating support$5,000
St Anthony Catholic ChurchLake Nebagamon, WIOperating support$5,000
St Vincent Depaul Catholic SchoolSt Paul, MNOperating support$5,000
Twin Cities Opera GuildSt Paul, MNOperating support$5,000

By state: Minnesota 24 · Wisconsin 2 · Florida 1 · Virginia 1 · Alabama 1

About this foundation

Frels Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in North Oaks, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Frels Family 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 Frels Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $360K across 29 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Frels Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (24 grants), Wisconsin (2 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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