Freres Foundation | Foundation Profile

GrantBay analyzes IRS Form 990-PF data to help grant seekers find fit funders like Freres Foundation. Data shown is extracted from Form 990-PF filings.

EIN: 93-6027213

Foundation Overview

Based in Lyons, OR, Freres Foundation has awarded 205 grants totaling $1,377,782 to organizations in Wisconsin, Oregon and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $80,000, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,377,782
Total Assets
$4,253,407
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
60
Median Grant
$1,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies

New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 50%

30 of 60 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Oregon

91% of all grants are concentrated in Oregon, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Oregon, funding concentrates in Salem (18%), Mill City (18%), Stayton (14%).

Funding Trajectory
+45%

Moderate 45% growth trend over 5 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (79%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

Where is The Money Going?

Loading geographic data...
Loading chart...
Loading chart...
Loading chart...

Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Freres Foundation'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
American Parkinson's Disease $250 Staten Island, NY, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Believe In Your Community $5,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Boy Scouts Of America Troop#50 $500 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Bradley Impact Fund $25,000 Millwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Canyon Senior Center $8,441 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Cascade High School $2,750 Turner, OR, US Hotwire Robitics 2023
City Of Lyons $30,500 Lyons, OR, US Freres Park Project 2023
Common Sense For Oregon Foundation $25,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Crisis Champlaincy Services $5,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Forests Forever Inc $2,500 Berkeley, CA, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Future Natural Resources Leader $1,000 Lebanon, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Hart Horses Adaptive Riding & Therapy $250 Rickreall, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Jefferson High School $100 Jefferson, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Marion County 4-h Association $2,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Mill City Odd Fellows $1,000 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Miss Rodeo Oregon Inc Foundation $1,000 Bend, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Mount Angel Abbey & Seminary $200 St Benedict, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
North Santiam Eagles Lodge #3384 $500 Mill City, OR, US Paint Project 2023
Oregon State Police Foundation $250 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Oregon State University Foundation $2,850 Corvallis, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Oregonians In Action Legal Center $250 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church $500 Vancouver, WA, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Regis Foundation $25,000 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Santiam Canyon School District Pto $250 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Santiam Canyon Youth Benefit Golf Tournament $4,000 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Scio High School $250 Scio, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Scio Parent Club $250 Scio, OR, US Spring Fling 2023
Stayton High School $300 Stayton, OR, US 23/24 Boys Soccer 2023
Upward Bound Camp For Persons With Special Needs Inc $15,000 Gates, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Western Resources Legal Center $7,500 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
American Parkinson's Disease $250 Staten Island, NY, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Believe In Your Community $5,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Boy Scouts Of America Troop#50 $500 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Bradley Impact Fund $25,000 Millwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Canyon Senior Center $8,441 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Cascade High School $2,750 Turner, OR, US Hotwire Robitics 2023
City Of Lyons $30,500 Lyons, OR, US Freres Park Project 2023
Common Sense For Oregon Foundation $25,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Crisis Champlaincy Services $5,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Forests Forever Inc $2,500 Berkeley, CA, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Future Natural Resources Leader $1,000 Lebanon, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Hart Horses Adaptive Riding & Therapy $250 Rickreall, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Jefferson High School $100 Jefferson, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Marion County 4-h Association $2,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Mill City Odd Fellows $1,000 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Miss Rodeo Oregon Inc Foundation $1,000 Bend, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Mount Angel Abbey & Seminary $200 St Benedict, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
North Santiam Eagles Lodge #3384 $500 Mill City, OR, US Paint Project 2023
Oregon State Police Foundation $250 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Oregon State University Foundation $2,850 Corvallis, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Oregonians In Action Legal Center $250 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church $500 Vancouver, WA, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Regis Foundation $25,000 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Santiam Canyon School District Pto $250 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Santiam Canyon Youth Benefit Golf Tournament $4,000 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Scio High School $250 Scio, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Scio Parent Club $250 Scio, OR, US Spring Fling 2023
Stayton High School $300 Stayton, OR, US 23/24 Boys Soccer 2023
Upward Bound Camp For Persons With Special Needs Inc $15,000 Gates, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Western Resources Legal Center $7,500 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2023
Linn County Animal Rescue $100 Lebanon, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Santiam Canyon School District Pto $200 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Willamette Heritage Center $250 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Scio Parent Club $250 Scio, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Mill City 4th Of July Committee $500 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Hart Horses Adaptive Riding & Therapy $500 Rickreall, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Pacific Northwest Truck Museum $600 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Crisis Champlaincy Services $1,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Marion County 4-h Association $1,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Lourdes Education Foundation $1,000 Scio, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Canyon Gleaners $2,000 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Forests Forever Inc $2,500 Berkeley, CA, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Cascade High School $2,500 Turner, OR, US Hotwire Robitics 2022
Cascade Policy Institute $5,000 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation And School Choice 2022
Western Resources Legal Center $7,500 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Santiam Memorial Hospital $25,000 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Oregon State University Foundation $65,000 Corvallis, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Regis Foundation $80,000 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Lourdes Public Charter School $225 Scio, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Linn County Animal Rescue $100 Lebanon, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Santiam Canyon School District Pto $200 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Willamette Heritage Center $250 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Scio Parent Club $250 Scio, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Mill City 4th Of July Committee $500 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Hart Horses Adaptive Riding & Therapy $500 Rickreall, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Pacific Northwest Truck Museum $600 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Crisis Champlaincy Services $1,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Marion County 4-h Association $1,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Lourdes Education Foundation $1,000 Scio, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Canyon Gleaners $2,000 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Forests Forever Inc $2,500 Berkeley, CA, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Cascade High School $2,500 Turner, OR, US Hotwire Robitics 2022
Cascade Policy Institute $5,000 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation And School Choice 2022
Western Resources Legal Center $7,500 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Santiam Memorial Hospital $25,000 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Oregon State University Foundation $65,000 Corvallis, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Regis Foundation $80,000 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Lourdes Public Charter School $225 Scio, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Linn County Animal Rescue $100 Lebanon, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Santiam Canyon School District Pto $200 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Willamette Heritage Center $250 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Scio Parent Club $250 Scio, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Mill City 4th Of July Committee $500 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Hart Horses Adaptive Riding & Therapy $500 Rickreall, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Pacific Northwest Truck Museum $600 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Crisis Champlaincy Services $1,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Marion County 4-h Association $1,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Lourdes Education Foundation $1,000 Scio, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Canyon Gleaners $2,000 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Forests Forever Inc $2,500 Berkeley, CA, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Cascade High School $2,500 Turner, OR, US Hotwire Robitics 2022
Cascade Policy Institute $5,000 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation And School Choice 2022
Western Resources Legal Center $7,500 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Santiam Memorial Hospital $25,000 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Oregon State University Foundation $65,000 Corvallis, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Regis Foundation $80,000 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Lourdes Public Charter School $225 Scio, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2022
Bradley Impact Fund $25,000 Millwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
Oregon Women In Timber $500 Dallas, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
Mount Vernon Library $1,000 Mount Vernon, WA, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
Scio High School $150 Scio, OR, US 2021 All Night Party 2021
Cascade High School $2,500 Turner, OR, US Hotwire Robitics 2021
Cascade Policy Institute $5,000 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation And School Choice 2021
Eagle Booster Club Inc $250 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
Canyon Gleaners $2,000 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
Detroit Lake Foundation $15,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
Hart Horses Adaptive Riding & Therapy $250 Rickreall, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons $250 New York, NY, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
Oregon State University Foundation $12,500 Corvallis, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
Oregon Tree Farm System $1,500 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
Alzheimers Association $250 Chicago, IL, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
Regis St Mary Catholic School $500 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
Santiam Memorial Hospital $25,000 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
Crisis Champlaincy Services $2,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
Regis Foundation $70,000 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
Mill City 4th Of July Committee $250 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
Catholic Community Services $1,000 Salem, OR, US Sponsorship 2021
Western Resources Legal Center $7,500 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
World Forestry Center $1,000 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
North Santiam Eagle Auxiliary $250 Mill City, OR, US Halloween Party 2021
Family Building Blocks $1,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2021
Oregon Junior Bull Riders Association $200 Grass Valley, OR, US Sponsorshipsponsorship 2020
Cascade Policy Institute $7,500 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation And School Choice 2020
Canyon Wranglers 4h Club $250 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2020
Canyon Crisis Center $5,000 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2020
Oregon Society Of American Foresters $250 Portland, OR, US 2020 Bronze Sponsorship 2020
Cascade High School $250 Turner, OR, US Senior Party 2020
Bradley Impact Fund $25,000 Millwaukee, WI, US Unrestricted Donation 2020
Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund $25,000 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2020
Oregon Tree Farm System $1,500 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2020
Eagle Booster Club Inc $500 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2020
Salvation Army $250 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2020
Oregonians In Action Legal Center $500 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2020
Forests Forever Inc $2,500 Berkeley, CA, US Unrestricted Donation 2020
Oregon State University Foundation $10,000 Corvallis, OR, US Forestry-dean's Fund 2020
Regis St Mary Catholic School $9,500 Stayton, OR, US In Memory Of R Bochsler And Sponsorship 2020
Santiam Canyon School District $50,000 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2020
Santiam Senior Center Inc $500 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2020
Stayton Lions Club $250 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2020
Western Resources Legal Center $7,500 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2020
World Forestry Center $16,000 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2020
Lourdes Education Foundation $1,000 Scio, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2020
Canyon Senior Center $4,000 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2020
American Heart Association $7,500 Prescott, AZ, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Cascade Policy Institute $5,000 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Lyons Rural Fire Protection District $5,000 Lyons, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Lourdes Public Charter School $225 Scio, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
World Forestry Center $1,000 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Fish Of Albany Inc $500 Albany, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Santiam Hearts To Arts $1,000 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Oregon Titans Fastpitch $350 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Santiam Youth Sports Inc $300 Sublimity, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Scio Public Library $200 Scio, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Washington State Univ Foundation $250 Pullman, WA, US Rockey Endow Fund, College Of Communication 2018
Canyon Gleaners $1,500 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Santiam Senior Center Inc $500 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Silverton Area Community Aid Inc $500 Silverton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Youth Movement $1,000 Portland, OR, US Osu Event 2018
North Santiam Canyon Economic Development $15,000 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Stayton Public Library Foundation $500 Stayton, OR, US Father Daughter Ball 2018
Young Entrepreneurs Business Programs $7,500 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Catholic Community Services $500 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Mari-linn School $1,000 Lyons, OR, US Back To School Supplies 2018
Santiam Hearts To Arts $500 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church $250 Scio, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Mehama Community Church Oscyc $9,400 Mehema, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Oregon State Univ Foundation $2,500 Corvallis, OR, US In Memory Of Thomas C Maness 2018
Stayton Public Library Foundation $250 Stayton, OR, US In Memory Of Rich Duncan 2018
World Forestry Center $1,000 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
World Forestry Center $1,000 Portland, OR, US In Memory Of Theodore F Freres 2018
Oregon State Univ Foundation $7,500 Corvallis, OR, US In Memory Of Thomas Maness 2018
Oregon State Univ Foundation $700 Corvallis, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Santiam Memorial Hospital Auxiliary $250 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Lourdes Public Charter School $225 Scio, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Santiam Jrsr High School $375 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Western Resources Legal Center $7,500 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Cascade High School $2,500 Turner, OR, US Hotwire Robotics 2018
Stayton High School Eagles Booster Club $250 Stayton, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Santiam Jrsr High School $250 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Crisis Chaplaincy Services $1,000 Salem, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Cascade Policy Institute $5,000 Portland, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Meals-on-wheels $250 Mill City, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Santiam Youth Sports Inc $300 Sublimity, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Oregon State Univ Foundation $25,000 Corvallis, OR, US Unrestricted Donation 2018
Willamette Valley Hospice $200 Salem, OR, US In Memory Of Barry Desantis 2018

Foundations Similar to Freres Foundation

Discover 5 foundations with comparable assets ($3,274,911-$3,841,372), similar grant patterns, and geographic focus in OR that may also align with your organization's funding needs and grant seeking strategy.

Foundation Name Total Assets Typical Grant Size Service Area Similarity Match

EIN: 83-2035077 | 14 grants awarded
$3,841,372
(≈ Similar)
$1,750
median grant
Salem, OR
Same state
95%
Excellent match

EIN: 91-6371911 | 273 grants awarded
$3,483,546
(≈ Similar)
$1,500
median grant
Portland, OR
Same state
91%
Excellent match

EIN: 20-5237609 | 98 grants awarded
$3,455,519
(≈ Similar)
$2,000
median grant
Portland, OR
Same state
91%
Excellent match

EIN: 93-6031814 | 64 grants awarded
$3,396,824
(↓ Smaller)
$2,000
median grant
West Linn, OR
Same state
90%
Excellent match

EIN: 93-1156903 | 105 grants awarded
$3,274,911
(↓ Smaller)
$2,000
median grant
Prineville, OR
Same state
88%
Excellent match

Contact Information

Official contact details for Freres Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 93-6027213
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 276 Lyons, OR 97358-0276

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Freres Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Robert Freres Jr
Vice-president Kyle Freres
Vice-president Tyler Freres
Secretary Eric Anspach

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

About This Foundation Profile

This comprehensive foundation profile for Freres Foundation is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.

Data Sources & Accuracy

All information is derived from official IRS filings and public records. Grant Bay processes thousands of Form 990-PF documents to extract grant details, financial data, and organizational information. Data accuracy depends on foundation reporting quality and IRS filing completeness.

Research Applications

Use this profile for prospect research, grant strategy development, application preparation, and relationship building. Combine this data with additional research on foundation priorities, application processes, and board member backgrounds for comprehensive grant seeking strategies.

Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.