Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation
The Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation is a private foundation based in Encino, California. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Hawaii and California, including organizations working in conservation, cultural preservation, education, and community services.
Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation at a glance
In short: Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation gave $65K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Hawaii. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,909
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,958,251
- +35.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (85% 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 Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15760 Ventura Blvd 1020, Encino, CA 91436
Phone: (310) 394-5020
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Tropical Botanical Garden ($10K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii and 15% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% 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 (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $65K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Tropical Botanical Garden Kalaheo, HI | Support | $10,000 |
| Waipa Foundation Hanalei, HI | Support | $10,000 |
| Park Century School Culver City, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Inter-Nation Cultural Foundation Kilauea, HI | Support | $5,000 |
| Vets Aid Los Angeles, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Hanalei Initative Hanalei, HI | Support | $5,000 |
| Hui Makaainana O Makana Hanalei, HI | Support | $5,000 |
| Kauai Independent Food Bank Lihue, HI | Support | $5,000 |
| KKCR Hanalei, HI | Support | $5,000 |
| Hanalei Wainiha Haena Community Hanalei, HI | Support | $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 | $1,958,251 | $562,588 | $66,640 | $65,000 | 11 | $65,000 | $62,588 | $72,020 |
| 2023 | $1,444,472 | $504,980 | $53,187 | $52,720 | 10 | $52,720 | $4,980 | $24,556 |
| 2022 | $974,997 | $500,000 | $25,003 | $25,000 | 4 | $25,000 | — | $24,625 |
| 2021 | $500,000 | $500,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $337 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include tropical plant and ecosystem conservation, restoring natural resources and supporting connected communities, educating children with learning differences, and preserving cultural identities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $65,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants were $10,000 each to the National Tropical Botanical Garden and Waipa Foundation. Other listed recipients included Park Century School and Inter-Nation Cultural Foundation, which each received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cynthia Frey, Irving Azoff, and Leeann Hard as directors.
Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia Frey
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irving Azoff
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Leeann Hard
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation
How much does Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation give each year?
Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation gave $65K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $53K across 10 grants.
What is Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation's typical grant size?
Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,909, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation give grants?
Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hanalei, HI (5 grants).
Does Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (11 grants).
Who are Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation's largest grantees?
Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Tropical Botanical Garden ($10,000), Waipa Foundation ($10,000) and Park Century School ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation?
Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (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 Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation?
The foundation 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 Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation's EIN?
Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3513997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Cindy and Glenn Frey Foundation 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 2021–2024
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