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The Fries Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $85K in grants paid to 63 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in applying for funding can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART DENVER
$3.2M
22%
Wesleyan University
$2M
14%
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$1.7M
12%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$42.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Fries Foundation?
No. The Fries Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Fries Foundation give?
The Fries Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Connecticut, and New York. 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 The Fries Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Fries Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 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 The Fries Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Fries Foundation awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $85 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Fries Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Fries Foundation awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART DENVER, Wesleyan University, and THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Fries Foundation?
The Fries Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.