Private foundation · EIN 83-3625948 · Redding, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Friesen 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: 2 grants paid, $100K total, median $50K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$100K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.1M

About this foundation

Friesen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Redding, California, administered in care of Kristina Stewart, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Friesen 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 Friesen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $100K across 2 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Friesen Foundation give?

California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

More foundations near Redding that accept applications

All in California
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
McConnell Foundationsince 1965 Redding, CA $12M129 grants · 2024 $7,450Yes $435M
Moon Foundationsince 2000 Redding, CA $34K2 grants · 2025 $17KYes $1.6M
William & Flora Hewlett Foundationsince 1968 Menlo Park, CA $625M2,001 grants · 2024 $150KYes $13B
David and Lucile Packard Foundationsince 1964 Los Altos, CA $350M1,029 grants · 2024 $150KYes $8.3B
Email me matching grants