funder logo

FATHER FRED FOUNDATION

FATHER FRED FOUNDATION

Traverse City, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
38-2908199
funder logo

FATHER FRED FOUNDATION

Traverse City, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
38-2908199

Overview

Sign up for

Est.

1989

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

funder logo
Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Father Fred Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Since its inception in 2013, the foundation has awarded a total of $50.5K in grants to three grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WE OFFER HELP, HOPE AND COMPASSION TO ANYONE WITH ESSENTIAL NEEDS.
Total Funding Given

$50.5K

2013
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
plg-image
plg-image
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants

4

Median 1st year grant
$14.8K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
C
Candice Hamel
Board Member
P
Paula Prusick
Board Member
D
Deb Jackson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FATHER FRED FOUNDATION?
No. FATHER FRED FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FATHER FRED FOUNDATION give?
FATHER FRED FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan. 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 FATHER FRED FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FATHER FRED FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FATHER FRED FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2013, FATHER FRED FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $50 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FATHER FRED FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FATHER FRED FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include BENZIE AREA CHRISTIAN NEIGHBORS INC, KALKASKA AREA INTERFAITH RESOURCES, and GOOD SAMARITAN FAMILY SERVICES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FATHER FRED FOUNDATION?
FATHER FRED FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Overview
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved to Chario Inc. (d.b.a. Impala)