The Frier Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 82-3519690
Foundation Overview
Based in Baltimore, MD, The Frier Foundation Inc has awarded 159 grants totaling $1,439,013 to organizations in Massachusetts, California and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $142,500, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
16 of 42 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 31% in Maryland and funding distributed across 10 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Maryland, funding concentrates in Baltimore (65%), Pikesville (14%), Takoma Park (12%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 39% decrease over 5 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Frier Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnup | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Action For The Climate Emergency | $10,000 | Charlestown, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Shanti | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Geneal Purpose | 2023 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Geneal Purpose | 2023 |
| Associated Jewish Charities Of Baltimore | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Bennington College | $15,000 | Bennington, VT, US | Beyond Plastics; General Purpose | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action Network (Ccan) | $2,200 | Takoma Park, MD, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Chizuk Amuno Congregation | $15,000 | Pikesville, MD, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Clean Water Fund | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Greenpeace Fund | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| New Israel Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute (Rmi) | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Sierra Club Fund | $11,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Climate Reality Project | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Story Of Stuff Project | $50 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Israaid | $250 | California, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Givengain Foundation | $250 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Climate Access Fund Corporation | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Adamah | $35,000 | Reisterstown, MD, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Amandla Development Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Jewish Lgbtq Donor Network | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Turnup | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Action For The Climate Emergency | $10,000 | Charlestown, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Shanti | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Geneal Purpose | 2023 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Geneal Purpose | 2023 |
| Associated Jewish Charities Of Baltimore | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Bennington College | $15,000 | Bennington, VT, US | Beyond Plastics; General Purpose | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action Network (Ccan) | $2,200 | Takoma Park, MD, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Chizuk Amuno Congregation | $15,000 | Pikesville, MD, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Clean Water Fund | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Greenpeace Fund | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| New Israel Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute (Rmi) | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Sierra Club Fund | $11,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Climate Reality Project | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| The Story Of Stuff Project | $50 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Israaid | $250 | California, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Givengain Foundation | $250 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Climate Access Fund Corporation | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Adamah | $35,000 | Reisterstown, MD, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Amandla Development Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Jewish Lgbtq Donor Network | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Actblue Charities Inc | $21,100 | Somerville, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Shanti | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Geneal Purpose | 2022 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Geneal Purpose | 2022 |
| Associated Jewish Charities Of Baltimore | $6,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Bennington College | $20,100 | Bennington, VT, US | Beyond Plastics; General Purpose | 2022 |
| Believe In Tomorrow | $103 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Bikemore In Action Inc | $500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Blue Water Baltimore | $300 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chizuk Amuno Congregation | $18,500 | Pikesville, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Center For New Data | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action Network (ccan) | $2,200 | Takoma Park, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Clean Water Fund | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Greenpeace Fund | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Hidden Valley Music Seminars | $5,000 | Carmel Valley, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rmi | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Sierra Club Fund | $10,100 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Climate Reality Project | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Story Of Stuff Project | $250 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Action For The Climate Emergency | $10,000 | Charlestown, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Actblue Charities Inc | $21,100 | Somerville, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Shanti | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Geneal Purpose | 2022 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Geneal Purpose | 2022 |
| Associated Jewish Charities Of Baltimore | $6,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Bennington College | $20,100 | Bennington, VT, US | Beyond Plastics; General Purpose | 2022 |
| Believe In Tomorrow | $103 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Bikemore In Action Inc | $500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Blue Water Baltimore | $300 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chizuk Amuno Congregation | $18,500 | Pikesville, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Center For New Data | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action Network (Ccan) | $2,200 | Takoma Park, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Clean Water Fund | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Greenpeace Fund | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Hidden Valley Music Seminars | $5,000 | Carmel Valley, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rmi | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Sierra Club Fund | $10,100 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Climate Reality Project | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Story Of Stuff Project | $250 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Action For The Climate Emergency | $10,000 | Charlestown, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Actblue Charities Inc | $21,100 | Somerville, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Shanti | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Geneal Purpose | 2022 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Geneal Purpose | 2022 |
| Associated Jewish Charities Of Baltimore | $6,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Bennington College | $20,100 | Bennington, VT, US | Beyond Plastics; General Purpose | 2022 |
| Believe In Tomorrow | $103 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Bikemore In Action Inc | $500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Blue Water Baltimore | $300 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chizuk Amuno Congregation | $18,500 | Pikesville, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Center For New Data | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action Network (Ccan) | $2,200 | Takoma Park, MD, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Clean Water Fund | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Greenpeace Fund | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Hidden Valley Music Seminars | $5,000 | Carmel Valley, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Rmi | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Sierra Club Fund | $10,100 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Climate Reality Project | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| The Story Of Stuff Project | $250 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Action For The Climate Emergency | $10,000 | Charlestown, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Shanti | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Geneal Purpose | 2021 |
| The Goodnation Foundation | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Civic Works | $12,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Greenpeace Fund | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| New Israel Fund | $76,300 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Pearlstone Center | $20,000 | Reisterstown, MD, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Bennington College | $10,000 | Bennington, VT, US | Beyond Plastics; General Purpose | 2021 |
| Jewish Funders Network | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Build On | $32,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Sie Film Center | $12,500 | Denver, CO, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Surfrider Foundation | $2,000 | San Clemente, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Associated Jewish Community | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Sierra Club Fund | $20,500 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Sharebaby Inc | $515 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Maryland Israel Development Center | $250 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Girls Who Code | $100 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Film Independent Inc | $12,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Environmental Working Group | $100 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Clean Water Fund | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Southeast Cdc | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Rmi | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Adelante Latina | $515 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Climate Reality Project | $1,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Ioby | $500 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Bikemore In Action Inc | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Baltimore Safe Haven | $250 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Hazon | $1,038 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action Network (ccan) | $4,000 | Takoma Park, MD, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Center For New Data | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Alliance For Youth Organizing | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| The Voter Participation Center | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Mental Health Association Of San Francisco | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Social Good Fund | $250 | Richmond, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Filbert Street Garden | $500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Blue Water Baltimore | $2,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Human Rights Campaign | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Your Public Radio Corp (wypr) | $240 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Bucknell University | $500 | Lewisburg, PA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Civic Works | $5,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Greenpeace Fund | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| New Israel Fund | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Pearlstone Center | $75,000 | Reisterstown, MD, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Sierra Club Fund | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| American Friends Of Shanti | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Geneal Purpose | 2020 |
| Associated Jewish Community | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| New Israel Fund | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Krieger Schechter Day School | $142,500 | Pikesville, MD, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| North American Friends Of Ofanim | $2,000 | Wayne, PA, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Chizuk Amuno Fund | $1,036 | Pikesville, MD, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Greenpeace Fund | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| The Associated | $11,100 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Prizmah Center For Jewish Day Schools | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| J Street | $360 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Bucknell University | $500 | Lewisburg, PA, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Aclu | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Art With A Heart | $2,500 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Adelante Latina | $1,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| American Jewish World Service | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| American Friends Of Muse | $2,500 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 82-3519690 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 844 S BOND ST Baltimore, MD 21231-3306 |
Key People (1)
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| President & Treasurer | Robert Frier |
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Forms 990-PF
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