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Fries Family Foundation
Pub 78

Fries Family Foundation
Pub 78

Englewood, CO, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-2436308
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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Fries Family Foundation
Pub 78

Englewood, CO, US
501(c)3
EIN
27-2436308
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Fries Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has provided a total of $2 million in funding to 23 grantees since its establishment in 2013. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants only by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$2M

2013
Grantees funded
23
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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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
M
Michael T Fries
Board Member
A
Amber L Fries
Employee

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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