Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc
The mission of the fund is to raise money through an annual charity golf tournament with all proceeds received being donated to children's hospital corporation d/b/a boston children's hospital (or other affiliated or non-affiliated entities that qualify as tax exempt under 501(c)(3) to assist needy families with travel, accommodations and other essential needs while their child is receiving treatment.
Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc gave $322K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $322K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $322,462
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $322,462
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $322,462
- Total assets
- $97,962
- +1299.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital Corporation DBA Boston Children's Hospital ($322K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $256K (2021) to $341K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $322K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital Corporation DBA Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | To assist needy families with travel, accomodations & other essential needs | $322,462 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,962 | $375,231 | $375,231 | $322,462 | 1 |
| 2023 | $7,000 | $352,795 | $352,795 | $341,195 | 1 |
| 2022 | $34,758 | $331,078 | $334,128 | $322,298 | 1 |
| 2021 | $63,523 | $255,830 | $255,830 | $255,830 | 1 |
| 2020 | $2,500 | $300,737 | $300,737 | $300,737 | 1 |
About Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $98K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $322K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc is led by Kenneth S. Frieze, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth S. Frieze
President & Director
President, CEO & Director → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael G. Frieze
Chairman & Director
Chairman, Executive Vice President & Director → Chairman & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia E. Parent
Treasurer & Director
Vice President, Treasurer & Assistant Clerk → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanya L. Hill
Director
Assistant Controller → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Zmugg
Clerk & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher A. Menard
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert W. Travis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael D. Chartock (2020–2021) — Vice President & Clerk
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc
How much does Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc give each year?
Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc gave $322K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $341K across 1 grant.
How large is Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc?
Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc reported $98K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $375K.
What is Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc?
Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Boston, MA. It holds $98K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc operate?
Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc's EIN?
Bernice & Philip Frieze Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5264936. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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