Charles F and Esther M Frye Foundation
The Charles F and Esther M Frye Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1999 in Florida, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
-2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$164K
+24.9% YoY
Grant Count
31
+19.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+4.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general support to various organizations. Its grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $1,000 to $15,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, Virginia, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $2,707,572 (as of fiscal year ending May 2024)
Total Giving: $164,250
Total Revenues: $40,043 (FYE 05/2024)
Total Expenses: $167,062 (FYE 05/2024)
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,638,132 | $2,707,572 | $2,835,322 |
| Revenue | $134,077 | $40,043 | $105,945 |
| Expenses | $203,592 | $167,062 | $184,644 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $192,668 | $155,359 | $170,884 |
| Net Investment Income | $123,153 | $95,680 | $96,000 |
| Distributable Amount | $151,482 | $143,810 | $140,697 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Northern Trust Company serves as Vice President with compensation of $30,125 (as of October 2024).
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY | TRUSTEE | 40 | $37,291 |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 803878, Chicago, IL 60680-3878
Telephone: 312-630-6000
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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