Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art
Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art is a private foundation, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $73.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $19.7M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$73.5M
+19.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$6K
+268.3% YoY
Grant Count
6
+500.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$920.833
-38.6% YoY
About Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art
Based on IRS filings
Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art is a private foundation, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $73.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $19.7M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $73,453,243 | $61,440,387 | $61,873,270 |
| Revenue | $23,949,445 | $7,580,145 | $7,470,427 |
| Expenses | $12,160,234 | $11,429,623 | $10,349,868 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,967,470 | $7,104,409 | $6,361,340 |
| Net Investment Income | $19,666,764 | $3,393,904 | $2,739,138 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Artist Trust ($3,000), Tacoma Art Museum ($1,500), On the Boards ($500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARTIST TRUST SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| TACOMA ART MUSEUM TACOMA, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| ON THE BOARDS SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| SEATTLE ART MUSEUM SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| NATIONAL NORDIC MUSEUM SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $175 |
| ARTSFUND SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STUART WILLIAMS | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| MARK WASHINGTON | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| GAIL GORALSKI | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| JENNIFER POTTER | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| LYNNE GRAYBEAL | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| LELE BARNETT | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| DARIA SUPP | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| BRANDON VAUGHN | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| VITTORIO GALLO | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| JAMILEE LACY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $279,004 |
| TOM MITCHELL | CFO/COO | 35 | $216,327 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art?
As of 2024, Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art holds $73.5M in total assets with $23.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $6K in 2024.
Where does Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art operate?
Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art award?
In 2024, Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art awarded 6 grants totaling $6K — an average of about $920.833 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art's EIN?
Charles & Emma Frye Free Public Art's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0659435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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