AI Summary
The Freire Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the Freire Foundation awarded a total of $555K across five grantees.
Mission Statement
THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS REAL ESTATE FOR FREIRE CHARTER SCHOOL AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CHARTER SCHOOLS THAT USE THE FREIRE EDUCATION MODEL
Cause Areas
2
Charter school education
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FREIRE CHARTER SCHOOL WILMINGTON INC
Wilmington, DE
$2.7M
49%
FREIRE FOUNDATION
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$1.4M
26%
TECH FREIRE CHARTER SCHOOL
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$1.1M
20%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$100K
Median 2nd year grant
$214.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FREIRE FOUNDATION?
No. FREIRE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FREIRE FOUNDATION give?
FREIRE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Delaware and Pennsylvania. 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 FREIRE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FREIRE FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $100 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FREIRE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, FREIRE FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $555 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FREIRE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FREIRE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include FREIRE CHARTER SCHOOL WILMINGTON INC, FREIRE FOUNDATION, and TECH FREIRE CHARTER SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FREIRE FOUNDATION?
FREIRE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.