Frey Foundation

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

Grand Rapids, MIEIN 237094777 Website

Annual Giving

$4.8M-13% YoY

Grants

195

Median Grant

$5K

Organizations Funded

153

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Foundation Overview

Mission

Investing collaboratively in West Michigan to create a better place to live by strengthening its communities, protecting its natural environment, enhancing the arts, and transforming the lives of individuals and families.

Focus Areas

community developmentaffordable housinghomelessness and supportive housingarts and culturechildren and familiesearly childhood care and childcareeducation (k-12) and STEM programmingconservation and land protection

Grant Types

capital campaigns and capital projectsgeneral operating supportprogram/project supportendowment fundingloan and program-related investmentnonprofit technical assistanceemergency/one-time relief

Funded Initiatives

Over 50 years, awarded nearly $191 million through more than 5,500 grants in four program areas: Building Community, Children & Families, Community Arts, Environment

How to Apply

Submit initial inquiry through online portal, expect response within 30 days, full application if approved, funding decisions made quarterly (February, May, August, November). Must be charitable/tax-exempt organization in Kent, Emmet, Charlevoix Counties or broader West/Northern Michigan.

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024-13%

$4.8M

Grants

195

Median

$5K

States

2023-10%

$5.5M

Grants

205

Median

$4K

States

2022

$6.1M

Grants

219

Median

$5K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$5K

Typical Grant (Median)

$50

Smallest

$2K

25th Pctile

$10K

75th Pctile

$500K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $2K and $10K.

Largest Recent Grants

$500K

2024

Grand Action Foundation 20

MI · Acrisure Amphitheater in Downtown Grand Rapids

$500K

2024

Grand Valley State University

MI · Fully endow the Frey Foundation Chair for Family Philanthropy

$390K

2024

Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Grand Rapids

MI · The development of a childcare center in Rapid Central Station in downtown Grand Rapids and its first year of programming

$300K

2024

Pine Rest Foundation

MI · Pine Rest Pediatric Center for Behavioral Health

$300K

2024

Mary Free Bed Hospital and Rehabilitation Center

MI · A Shared Vision for Brighter Futures - Building a Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital

Geographic Focus

$4.5M147 grants

$121K7 grants

$55K2 grants

$32K3 grants

$19K9 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$162.4M

$4.8M(2.9%)

2023

$147.7M

$5.5M(3.7%)

2022

$132.2M

$6.1M(4.6%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.