Yes. We believe an organization should have the flexibility to deploy funds where they are needed, when they are needed.

Not at this time. The Foundation only supports recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations by the IRS.

There are many factors that influence the Foundation’s decision on grant size. An organization should request an amount that is appropriate for their project or goals/objectives. Please note Frey Foundation rarely supports 100 percent of a project budget.

The Frey Foundation Board meets three times per year, in March, June, and October.

You may contact us at email@freyfoundationmn.org

Grant applications are open by invitation only. If invited to apply, the application is submitted via an online portal. A site visit with Foundation staff is also required.

If you are invited to apply for a grant, the process and deadlines will be clearly explained at that point. The Foundation has three grant cycles per year, which begin in January, April, and August.

From the application deadline to the Board meeting is approximately two months.

All funding decisions are made by the Frey Foundation Trustees at board meetings in March, June, and October.

Yes. Currently funded organizations will be invited to apply for renewed funding prior to the end of their grant term.