Center for Faith and Freedom Inc
Center for Faith and Freedom Inc is a private foundation based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including groups whose stated missions involve support for Israel, Christian aviation ministry, behavioral health, animal rescue, and community giving.
Center for Faith and Freedom Inc at a glance
In short: Center for Faith and Freedom Inc gave $294K across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $18K), mostly in Alabama. 81% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $294,000
- +2.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $18,375
- -3.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,987,999
- +4.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 81% first-time grantees (13 of 16, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (51% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Center for Faith and Freedom Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8429 Lorraine Road 131, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Phone: (941) 487-4061
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Center for Faith and Freedom Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Israel Team Advocates International ($149K). Together the top 10 received $244K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 103 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Alabama (51%), Florida (31%), New York (7%), California (7%), and Washington, DC (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Center for Faith and Freedom Inc open to new grantees?
81%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 13 of 16 grantees (81%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $56K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 13% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $233K (2021) to $369K (2022). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $294K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Team Advocates International Mobile, AL | Support of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organizationsupport of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organizationsupport of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organizationsupport of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organization | $149,000 |
| Hillel at FSU Tallahassee, FL | Support of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organizationsupport of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organizationsupport of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organizationsupport of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organizationsupport of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organizationsupport of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organization | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe Wimauma, FL | Support of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organization | $10,000 |
| Mercy Full Project Tampa, FL | Support of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organization | $10,000 |
| Yakir Israel Charitable New York, NY | Support of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organizationsupport of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organization | $10,000 |
| Ibis Healthcare Foundation Tampa, FL | Support of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organization | $10,000 |
| Agape Flights Venice, FL | Support of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organizationsupport of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organization | $10,000 |
| Chabad of Bradenton Lakewood Ranch, FL | Support of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organization | $10,000 |
| Rebekah's Angels Bradenton, FL | Support of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organization | $10,000 |
| Avenue 941 Bradenton, FL | Support of their mission as a humanitarian and educational non-profit organization | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,987,999 | $780,792 | $404,218 | $294,000 | 16 | $377,361 | $753,935 | $394,187 |
| 2025 | $7,615,698 | $522,200 | $412,414 | $286,000 | 15 | $389,393 | $499,139 | $378,479 |
| 2024 | $7,503,500 | $282,394 | $409,971 | $341,000 | 21 | $392,237 | $264,660 | $360,819 |
| 2023 | $7,611,279 | $283,885 | $375,135 | $303,000 | 19 | $358,327 | $267,076 | $365,226 |
| 2022 | $7,735,733 | $916,070 | $444,238 | $369,000 | 32 | $422,859 | $894,691 | $424,734 |
| 2021 | $7,262,047 | $284,065 | $299,742 | $232,500 | 36 | — | $266,406 | $389,558 |
| 2020 | $7,275,018 | $735,907 | $519,433 | $328,000 | 37 | — | $718,839 | $363,867 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Center for Faith and Freedom Inc reported a distributable amount of $394K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Israel Team Advocates International says it promotes understanding and support for the people of Israel; Agape Flights describes itself as a Christian aviation ministry transporting supplies to support missionaries; and Gracepoint Foundation says it supports integrated behavioral health, substance use treatment, and wellness services. Mercy Full Project says it rescues, rehabilitates, and finds homes for dogs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $294,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $149,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed grant was $149,000 to Israel Team Advocates International. Other listed awards included $15,000 to Hillel at FSU and $10,000 each to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mercy Full Project, Ibis Healthcare Foundation, Agape Flights, and Chabad of Bradenton. The foundation’s 2026 grant information also lists $10,000 awards to Gracepoint Foundation, Grafted Ministries, and $5,000 to Sisterhood for Good.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Stuart Roth as CEO/director, Aaron Fruh as secretary/director, and Sharon Fruh as treasurer/director.
Center for Faith and Freedom Inc is led by Stuart Roth, CEO & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Stuart Roth
CEO & Director
CEO → CEO & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Fruh
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Fruh
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Center for Faith and Freedom Inc
How much does Center for Faith and Freedom Inc give each year?
Center for Faith and Freedom Inc gave $294K across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $286K across 15 grants.
What is Center for Faith and Freedom Inc's typical grant size?
Center for Faith and Freedom Inc's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,375, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Center for Faith and Freedom Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Center for Faith and Freedom Inc give grants?
Center for Faith and Freedom Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (31%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (2 grants), Bradenton, FL (2 grants) and Lakewood Ranch, FL (2 grants).
Does Center for Faith and Freedom Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Center for Faith and Freedom Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Center for Faith and Freedom Inc's largest grantees?
Center for Faith and Freedom Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Israel Team Advocates International ($149,000), Hillel at FSU ($15,000) and Our Lady of Guadalupe ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Center for Faith and Freedom Inc?
Center for Faith and Freedom Inc reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $377K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $394K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Center for Faith and Freedom Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Center for Faith and Freedom Inc?
The foundation 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 Center for Faith and Freedom Inc's EIN?
Center for Faith and Freedom Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0365751. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Center for Faith and Freedom Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Center for Faith and Freedom Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/center-for-faith-and-freedom-inc-morg_dad341fd925a44c9a4379585fccd36a6
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