Grants paid in 2025
40 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Forestry CenterPortland, OR | Unrestricted donation | $50K |
| Bradley Impact FundMillwaukee, WI | Freedom foundation | $25K |
| Turning Point USA IncPhoenix, AZ | Unrestricted donation | $25K |
| Family Building BlocksSalem, OR | Doris new place construction | $20K |
| Oregon State University FoundationCorvallis, OR | Wood composite research | $20K |
| Community Service ConsortiumAlbany, OR | Unrestricted donation | $12K |
| Common Sense for Oregon FoundationSalem, OR | Unrestricted donation | $10K |
| Lyons Rural Fire DistrictLyons, OR | Unrestricted donation | $8,000 |
| Creative NeighborhoodsPortland, OR | Unrestricted donation | $7,100 |
| Forest BridgesRoseburg, OR | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Regis St Mary Catholic SchoolStayton, OR | Regis baseball | $5,000 |
| Mari-Linn PTOLyons, OR | Reader board | $4,000 |
| Youth Benefit Golf TournamentMill City, OR | Unrestricted donation | $4,000 |
| Silver Creek FellowshipSilverton, OR | Unrestricted donation | $3,600 |
| Scio Library Grant Matching FundScio, OR | Renovation project | $3,000 |
| Cascade High SchoolTurner, OR | Hotwire robotics | $2,500 |
| Forests Today and ForeverEugene, OR | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Biyc-McSo Golf TournamentSalem, OR | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Mill City-Gates Community AssistanceMill City, OR | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Opoa Legal CenterTigard, OR | Tech upgrade | $2,500 |
| Marion & Polk FIRSTSalem, OR | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Catholic Community ServicesSalem, OR | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Marion County 4-H AssociationSalem, OR | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Linn County Oregon Veterans Day ParadeAlbany, OR | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Oregon Society of American ForestersAnchorage, AK | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Santiam FootballMill City, OR | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Keep Oregon Green AssociationSalem, OR | Unrestricted donation | $750 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic ChurchVancouver, WA | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
| Marion County Junior Livestock AuctionSalem, OR | Grant dolby & madi mckenzie | $500 |
| Hart Horses Adaptive Riding & TherapyRickreall, OR | Unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Scio High SchoolScio, OR | Graduation night | $250 |
| Scio Parent ClubScio, OR | Spring fling festival | $250 |
| Jill and Chris How Ya Doing FoundationSalem, OR | Unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Partners in Community LivingMonmouth, OR | Unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Saint Boniface Catholic ChurchSublimity, OR | Tombstone talks | $250 |
| Santiam High SchoolMill City, OR | Doernbechers | $250 |
| Stayton OhsetStayton, OR | Unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Willamette UniversitySalem, OR | Unrestricted donation | $250 |
| Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA | Unrestricted donation | $206 |
| Santiam Volleyball AsbMill City, OR | Unrestricted donation | $200 |
By state: Oregon 35 · Wisconsin 1 · Arizona 1 · Alaska 1 · Washington 1 · Virginia 1
About this foundation
Freres Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lyons, Oregon, administered in care of Freres Lumber Co Inc, tax-exempt since 1961. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Freres 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 Freres Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $225K across 40 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does Freres Foundation give?
Oregon (35 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants), Arizona (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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