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The CHARLES W FREES AND JEAN H FREES FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing funding exclusively by invitation. With a total of $50,000 awarded to 12 grantees in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CENTRAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF
St. Louis, MO
$63.6K
11%
PONY BIRD INC
Herculaneum, MO
$53K
9%
THE RANKEN-JORDAN HOME FOR CONVALESCENT CRIPPLED CHILDREN
Maryland Heights, MO
$52.2K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$9.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHARLES W FREES AND JEAN H FREES FOUNDATION?
No. CHARLES W FREES AND JEAN H FREES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHARLES W FREES AND JEAN H FREES FOUNDATION give?
CHARLES W FREES AND JEAN H FREES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Indiana, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHARLES W FREES AND JEAN H FREES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHARLES W FREES AND JEAN H FREES FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,760. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHARLES W FREES AND JEAN H FREES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, CHARLES W FREES AND JEAN H FREES FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $50 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHARLES W FREES AND JEAN H FREES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, CHARLES W FREES AND JEAN H FREES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTRAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF, PONY BIRD INC, and THE RANKEN-JORDAN HOME FOR CONVALESCENT CRIPPLED CHILDREN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHARLES W FREES AND JEAN H FREES FOUNDATION?
CHARLES W FREES AND JEAN H FREES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.