Brian A Fraser Foundation
The Brian A Fraser Foundation is a private foundation based in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to Michigan organizations supporting activities including public safety, disability services, religious and educational purposes, scholarships, youth programs, mental health, and vision services.
Brian A Fraser Foundation at a glance
In short: Brian A Fraser Foundation gave $42K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,142
- +113.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,512
- +113.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,050
- Total assets
- $2,024,879
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Brian A Fraser Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1173 Harvard Road, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
Phone: (313) 719-2485
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brian A Fraser Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Josephs Helpers ($13K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Brian A Fraser Foundation gives
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $580 (2023) to $42K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $42K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Helpers Taylor, MI | Public Charity Public Safety | $12,500 |
| Full Circle Foundation Grosse Pointe Park, MI | Program Support Mental Impaired | $10,000 |
| St Paul Catholic Church Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Religious support | $8,700 |
| Grosse Pointe South Mothers Club Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Scholarship | $4,042 |
| St Paul in the Lake Catholic School Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Education support | $3,000 |
| GP South Athletics LAX Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Scholarship | $1,100 |
| Mikey 23 Foundation Lansing, MI | Program Support Youth | $1,000 |
| Kevins Song Madison Heights, MI | Public Charity | $500 |
| Grosse Pointe War Memorial Assoc Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Hall Rental Toys for Tots Event | $500 |
| Common Ground Bingham Farms, MI | Program Support Mental Health | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,024,879 | $46,285 | $61,583 | $42,142 | 12 | $45,380 | $25,344 | $42,474 |
| 2024 | $2,010,851 | $2,247,387 | $30,913 | $19,752 | 12 | $50,665 | $230,214 | $20,833 |
| 2023 | $3,022 | $3,602 | $580 | $580 | Total only | $3,080 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brian A Fraser Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations serving people with disabilities, as well as grants for public safety, education, religious support, scholarships, youth, mental health, and vision-related services.
Full Circle Foundation describes its mission as supporting activities that foster self-worth and independence among people with disabilities, including people with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disabilities, by offering opportunities to contribute and participate in their communities. Common Ground describes its mission as helping people move from crisis to hope through crisis response, safety and advocacy, and community-support programs for youths, adults, and families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $42,142 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $12,500, with a median grant of $1,050.
Among its 2025 grants, the foundation gave $12,500 to St Josephs Helpers for public charity and public safety, $10,000 to Full Circle Foundation for program support related to people with mental disabilities, and $8,700 to St Paul Catholic Church for religious support. Other grants included $4,042 to Grosse Pointe South Mothers Club for scholarships, $3,000 to St Paul in the Lake Catholic School for education support, and $1,100 to GP South Athletics LAX for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sean A Fraser, Mary T Fraser, and Micaela M Fraser as directors.
Brian A Fraser Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary T Fraser
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Micaela M Fraser
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean A Fraser
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sean (2024) — Fraser
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Brian A Fraser Foundation
How much does Brian A Fraser Foundation give each year?
Brian A Fraser Foundation gave $42K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 12 grants.
What is Brian A Fraser Foundation's typical grant size?
Brian A Fraser Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,050, and its average grant was $3,512, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brian A Fraser Foundation give grants?
Brian A Fraser Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grosse Pointe Farms, MI (5 grants).
Does Brian A Fraser Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Brian A Fraser Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Brian A Fraser Foundation's largest grantees?
Brian A Fraser Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Josephs Helpers ($12,500), Full Circle Foundation ($10,000) and St Paul Catholic Church ($8,700), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Brian A Fraser Foundation?
Brian A Fraser Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brian A Fraser Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations serving people with disabilities, as well as grants for public safety, education, religious support, scholarships, youth, mental health, and vision-related services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brian A Fraser Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brian A Fraser Foundation's EIN?
Brian A Fraser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2229410. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Brian A Fraser Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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