Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable
The Charles and Phyllis M. Frias Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its stated mission is to support southern Nevada’s children, educational needs, and the less fortunate.
Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable at a glance
In short: Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable gave $5.7M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $573K), mostly in Nevada. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,729,627
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $572,963
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $140,239
- Total assets
- $47,843,294
- +11.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1660, Las Vegas, NV 89125
Phone: (702) 408-3410
Website: https://friascharitabletrust.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada ($2.2M). Together the top 10 received $5.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 25 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s website identifies Clark, Nye, Lincoln, and Esmeralda counties as areas where it has distributed funds in partnership with nonprofits. All of its listed 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $55K; repeat grants $919K. How we count
Medians: $41K first-time, $761K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 137% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 259% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $5.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $5.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | To Contribute to Charitable Purposes. | $2,211,000 |
| Nevada Rural Housing Inc Carson City, NV | To Contribute to Charitable Purposes. | $1,528,298 |
| Mesquite Works Mesquite, NV | To Contribute to Charitable Purposes. | $874,059 |
| Clark County Public Education Foundation Inc Las Vegas, NV | To Contribute to Charitable Purposes. | $648,140 |
| Bishop Gorman High School Las Vegas, NV | To Contribute to Charitable Purposes. | $150,000 |
| College of Southern Nevada Foundation Las Vegas, NV | To Contribute to Charitable Purposes. | $130,477 |
| Project 150 Inc Las Vegas, NV | To Contribute to Charitable Purposes. | $100,000 |
| Frias Elementary School Las Vegas, NV | To Contribute to Charitable Purposes. | $48,653 |
| Cristo Rey St Viator Las Vegas Work Study Inc North Las Vegas, NV | To Contribute to Charitable Purposes. | $34,000 |
| LVMPD Foundation Las Vegas, NV | To Contribute to Charitable Purposes. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,843,294 | $12,197,942 | $7,249,591 | $5,729,627 | 10 | $6,097,492 | $1,119,133 | $2,350,343 |
| 2023 | $42,953,493 | $19,312,002 | $5,805,935 | $4,966,603 | 6 | $5,012,483 | $2,676,699 | $1,804,586 |
| 2022 | $29,444,302 | $945,016 | $2,107,287 | $1,330,103 | 3 | $1,417,435 | $145,433 | $1,616,950 |
| 2021 | $30,564,559 | $7,012,500 | $3,390,454 | $2,413,503 | 3 | $2,441,169 | $4,944,373 | $1,042,499 |
| 2020 | $26,741,920 | $3,244,221 | $1,998,490 | $1,060,820 | 3 | — | $114,152 | $1,409,666 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable reported a distributable amount of $2.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust’s stated mission is to support southern Nevada’s children, educational needs, and the less fortunate. Its 2024 grants included Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, whose mission is to build girls’ courage, confidence, and character; Nevada Rural Housing, which says it provides affordable housing for low- and moderate-income people in rural Nevada; and Mesquite Works, whose STEAM Center says it prepares young people through hands-on learning focused on creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication.
The trust also supported Cristo Rey St. Viator Las Vegas Work Study. The grantee says it provides students with educational experiences in a job setting and enables them to pay for participation in its Work Study Program.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust gave $5,729,627 across 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $2,211,000, with a median grant of $140,238. Notable recipients included Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada ($2,211,000), Nevada Rural Housing ($1,528,298), Mesquite Works ($874,059), Clark County Public Education Foundation ($648,140), and Bishop Gorman High School ($150,000). The filing lists the grants’ purpose as “to contribute to charitable purposes.”
The trust’s website describes a $100,000, four-year debt-free college scholarship program established in 2022 for high school seniors who have experienced a life-changing obstacle beyond their control. The website says that, as of 2025, 60 southern Nevada students had the opportunity to participate. This program is described as supporting students, not as an application program for outside organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John H. Mowbray as trustee, president, and treasurer, and Jack R. Hanifan as trustee, vice president, and secretary.
Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable is led by John H. Mowbray, Trustee, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John H. Mowbray
Trustee, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack R. Hanifan
Trustee, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$23K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $23K, to Jack R Hanifan (Trustee, VP/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable
How much does Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable give each year?
Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable gave $5.7M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.0M across 6 grants.
What is Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable's typical grant size?
Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $140,239, and its average grant was $572,963, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable that year got $55K on average.
Where does Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable give grants?
Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable gives mostly in Nevada: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (7 grants).
Who are Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable's largest grantees?
Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada ($2,211,000), Nevada Rural Housing Inc ($1,528,298) and Mesquite Works ($874,059), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable?
Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable reported $47.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable fund?
The trust’s stated mission is to support southern Nevada’s children, educational needs, and the less fortunate. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable's EIN?
Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3338279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Charles and Phyllis M Frias Charitable 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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