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MICHAEL J & KAREN B FREY FOUNDATION

MICHAEL J & KAREN B FREY FOUNDATION

Wayzata, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
75-3140739
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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MICHAEL J & KAREN B FREY FOUNDATION

Wayzata, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
75-3140739
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Michael J & Karen B Frey Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Minnesota, Wyoming, and Virginia, having awarded a total of $665K across 63 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$665K

2024
Grantees funded
63
Multi-year grantees
30%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

26

Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
David J Frey
Board Member
S
Sara J Frey
Board Member
M
Michael B Frey
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MICHAEL J & KAREN B FREY FOUNDATION?
No. MICHAEL J & KAREN B FREY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MICHAEL J & KAREN B FREY FOUNDATION give?
MICHAEL J & KAREN B FREY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Wyoming, 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 MICHAEL J & KAREN B FREY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MICHAEL J & KAREN B FREY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MICHAEL J & KAREN B FREY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MICHAEL J & KAREN B FREY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $665 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MICHAEL J & KAREN B FREY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MICHAEL J & KAREN B FREY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include PROVIDENCE ACADEMY, SPRING POINT PROJECT, and FRIENDS OF EDUCATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MICHAEL J & KAREN B FREY FOUNDATION?
MICHAEL J & KAREN B FREY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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