This decision aligns with our founder’s vision of how to steward resources and family involvement into the future.  With this announcement, Gene is handing the baton to future generations.

“It is humbling to reflect on the incredible causes and organizations the Frey Foundation has supported over the past 27 years. I am grateful for the opportunity to shape the next chapter of this work and formally hand the baton to the next generation. The Frey Foundation was created to provide long-lasting community support - not for a single lifetime, but for generations to come. The changes we are making today will support our goals to be a responsive, creative community partner long into the future.”

Gene Frey, Founder and Board Chair

The current Frey Foundation will sunset its operation on December 31, 2025. Frey Foundation staff will remain available through this transition to answer questions, facilitate final grant payments and steward our deeply valued relationships. 

No, current grantees do not need to take any immediate action. Our staff will follow up with all of our grantee partners.

No, we are not accepting new LOIs or funding proposals. Our top priority over the next year will be supporting our current partners in a thoughtful, responsible transition process as we sunset the current Frey Foundation.

Those plans are taking shape. Our primary focus for the coming year will be on responsibly sunsetting the current Frey Foundation. The three new foundations, led independently by three family units, are in the very early stages of development. Information will be shared on this website as the future comes into focus.

You may contact us at email@freyfoundationmn.org