Private foundation · EIN 52-6047591 · Stuart, Florida

Freed Foundation Inc

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: 18 grants paid, $874K total, median $28K. 61% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$874K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in FL
61%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation of Martin CounStuart, FLUnlimited use$200K
Hibiscus Children's Center IncJensen Beach, FLUnlimited use$120K
Friends of Macarthur Beach State PaNorth Palm Beach, FLUnlimited use$85K
Project LiftHobe Sound, FLUnlimited use$75K
Stephen Wise Free SynagogueNew York, NYUnlimited use$63K
The Crossroads ClubDelray Beach, FLUnlimited use$59K
North Shore Animal League AmericaPort Washington, NYUnlimited use$50K
Historical Society of Martin CountyStuart, FLUnlimited use$50K
Elev8 HopeStuart, FLUnlimited use$30K
Foundation Fighting BlindnessColumbia, MDUnlimited use$25K
New School of Monmouth CountyOakhurst, NJUnlimited use$25K
Trenton Youth Wrestling Learning CeTrenton, NJUnlimited use$25K
Flamingo GardensDavie, FLUnlimited use$20K
Revive ChurchStuart, FLUnlimited use$20K
FcdcnjToms River, NJUnlimited use$10K
Strongpoint Theinert RanchShelter Island Heigh, NYUnlimited use$7,500
Cobies CottageJensen Beach, FLUnlimited use$5,000
Gingers Pet Food PantryFort Pierce, FLUnlimited use$5,000

By state: Florida 11 · New York 3 · New Jersey 3 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Freed Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Stuart, Florida, administered in care of Elizabeth Freed, tax-exempt since 1955. 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 Freed Foundation Inc 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 Freed Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $874K across 18 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does Freed Foundation Inc give?

Florida (11 grants), New York (3 grants), New Jersey (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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