Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation
Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation is a private foundation, based in Eagan, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $684K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $119K.
Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation gave $53K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $53,360
- +6.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,672
- +49.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $684,286
- +10.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Missouri (85% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Special Education Foundation ($24K). Together the top 5 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation gives
- Giving fell 53% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $114K (2023). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education Foundation Saint Louis, MO | General Operating | $24,000 |
| Rankan Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital Maryland, MO | General Operating | $9,500 |
| St Joseph Institute for the Deaf Indianapolis, IN | General Operating | $8,000 |
| United Services for Children Saint Charles, MO | General Operating | $7,060 |
| Pathways to Independence St. Louis, MO | General Operating | $4,800 |
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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 | $684,286 | $135,894 | $73,043 | $53,360 | 5 | $55,179 | $118,672 | $56,236 |
| 2025 | $621,525 | $69,909 | $70,307 | $50,000 | 7 | $54,261 | $53,567 | $54,359 |
| 2024 | $621,917 | $54,797 | $67,113 | $45,018 | 6 | $49,169 | $39,911 | $50,384 |
| 2023 | $634,230 | $129,401 | $134,357 | $114,000 | 8 | $118,272 | $113,026 | $53,388 |
| 2022 | $639,188 | $35,607 | $33,559 | $9,000 | 1 | $13,588 | $16,762 | $63,971 |
| 2021 | $635,360 | $74,881 | $79,210 | $57,521 | 4 | — | $57,881 | $56,883 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation's only listed officer is US Bank N A, Trustee on the 2026 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
US Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$18K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: US Bank NA (2021–2025) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $18K, to US Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation
How much does Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation give each year?
Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation gave $53K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $50K across 7 grants.
What is Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $8,000, and its average grant was $10,672, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation give grants?
Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Special Education Foundation ($24,000), Rankan Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital ($9,500) and St Joseph Institute for the Deaf ($8,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation?
Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation reported $684K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (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 is Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation's EIN?
Charles W Frees and Jean H Frees Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7461473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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