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The Frels Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily funds initiatives in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Virginia, with a total of $360,000 awarded to 21 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ROBBINSDALE WOMEN'S CENTER
$110K
5%
RAMSEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
$100K
4%

PEOPLE INCORPORATED
$70K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
29
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRELS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. FRELS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRELS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
FRELS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Virginia. 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 FRELS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRELS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRELS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, FRELS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $360 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRELS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FRELS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ROBBINSDALE WOMEN'S CENTER, RAMSEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC, and PEOPLE INCORPORATED. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRELS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
FRELS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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