Private foundation · EIN 65-6303071 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Charles F & Esther M Frye 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: 31 grants paid, $164K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$164K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Miami Card ProgramCoraql Gables, FLGeneral support$10K
Trinity Lutheran ChurchFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$10K
Handy IncFort Lauderdale, FLHelping abused neglected$10K
Broward Performing Arts Foundation IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$10K
Joe Dimaggio Childrens Hospital Foundation IncHollywood, FLGeneral support$10K
Jack & Jill Children's CenterFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$8,000
Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VAGeneral support$7,500
Henderson Behavioral Health CenterLaud Lakes, FLGeneral support$7,500
Museum of Discovery & ScienceFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$7,500
Broward Public Library FoundationFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$7,500
The Little Lighthouse Foundation IncMiami, FLGeneral support$6,000
Business for the Arts of Broward IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$6,000
Firewall Centers IncCooper City, FLGeneral support$5,000
Broward Children's Center Suporting Foundation IncPompano Beach, FLGeneral support$5,000
United Way of Broward CountyFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$5,000
Community Foundation of Broward IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$5,000
Broward Health FoundationFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$5,000
Overtown Youth CenterMiami, FLGeneral support$5,000
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GAGeneral support$5,000
Easter Seals South Florida IncMiami, FLGeneral support$4,000
Trustbridge Hospice FoundationWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral support$3,000
Nova Southeastern University Inc Nsu Art MuseumFort Lauderdale, FLNsu art museum$3,000
Humane Society of Broward County IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$3,000
Florida House Washington DC IncWashington, DCGeneral support$2,500
Arc BrowardSunrise, FLGeneral support$2,500
Fort Lauderdale Historical Society IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$2,500
Bonnet House IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$2,500
Gildas Club of South Florida IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$2,500
Childnet IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$1,500
American Jewish CommitteeNew York, NYGeneral support$1,250
Bougainvillea House IncFl Lauderdale, FLGeneral support$1,000

By state: Florida 27 · Virginia 1 · Georgia 1 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Charles F & Esther M Frye Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of The Northern Trust Company, 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 Charles F & Esther M Frye 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 Charles F & Esther M Frye Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $164K across 31 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Charles F & Esther M Frye Foundation give?

Florida (27 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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