Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD
Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants for scholarships to recipients through the University of Georgia.
Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD at a glance
In short: Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD gave $90K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,000
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -14.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,913
- +32.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,489,258
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Georgia FBO Princess ($4K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 53 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2021) to $90K (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia FBO Princess Athens, GA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Georgia FBO Derek Athens, GA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Georgia Fbodestiny Athens, GA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Georgia FBO Gianna Athens, GA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Georgia FBO Alan Athens, GA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Georgia FBO Lilian Athens, GA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Georgia FBO Kanan Athens, GA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Georgia FBO Success Athens, GA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Georgia FBO Shawn Athens, GA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of Georgia FBO Kaelyn Athens, GA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,489,258 | $110,173 | $113,672 | $90,000 | 23 | $96,450 | $94,324 | $87,772 |
| 2024 | $1,494,066 | $83,287 | $101,749 | $80,000 | 27 | $86,214 | $66,801 | $88,353 |
| 2023 | $1,511,056 | $49,690 | $100,089 | $80,000 | 1 | $85,780 | $34,339 | $85,719 |
| 2022 | $1,563,249 | $49,462 | $103,772 | $80,000 | 1 | $85,992 | $40,437 | $83,115 |
| 2021 | $1,617,832 | $172,482 | $99,012 | $76,000 | 1 | $82,488 | $155,846 | $93,354 |
| 2020 | $1,551,306 | $118,507 | $103,998 | $80,000 | 27 | — | $104,436 | $80,363 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $90,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $4,000, with a median of $4,000. The listed largest grants include 12 scholarships of $4,000 each through the University of Georgia, made for named recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.
Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$19K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD
How much does Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD give each year?
Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD gave $90K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 27 grants.
What is Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD's typical grant size?
Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,913, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD give grants?
Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD gives mostly in Georgia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Athens, GA (23 grants).
Does Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (23 grants).
Who are Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD's largest grantees?
Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD's largest 2025 grantees include University of Georgia FBO Princess ($4,000), University of Georgia FBO Derek ($4,000) and University of Georgia Fbodestiny ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD?
Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD's EIN?
Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6026202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Eugene D Freeman Jr Memorial FD 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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