AI Summary
The Fries Family Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization established in 2013, has provided a total of $2 million in grants to 23 grantees, focusing primarily on relationship-based funding. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT
$500K
25%

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART DENVER
Denver, CO
$365K
18%
DENVER BIENNIAL OF THE AMERICAS CORP
Denver, CO
$250K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
34
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Fries Family Foundation?
No. Fries Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Fries Family Foundation give?
Fries Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Connecticut, and Arkansas. 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 Fries Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Fries Family Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Fries Family Foundation make each year?
In 2013, Fries Family Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Fries Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2013, Fries Family Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Wesleyan University, MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART DENVER, and DENVER BIENNIAL OF THE AMERICAS CORP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Fries Family Foundation?
Fries Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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