Fall Freda Phyllis Char
Fall Freda Phyllis Char is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. In 2025, it gave $18,900 in 11 grants, all listed as general operating support, to charitable organizations including Christian-affiliated universities, ministries, and service organizations.
Fall Freda Phyllis Char at a glance
In short: Fall Freda Phyllis Char gave $19K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Washington. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,900
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,718
- +21.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $945
- Total assets
- $292,660
- -4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fall Freda Phyllis Char
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- 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 Fall Freda Phyllis Char funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Whitworth University ($4K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among organizations in multiple states. Washington received the largest stated share, at 55%, followed by Pennsylvania (15%), North Carolina (10%), Tennessee (5%), and Colorado (5%). The itemized grants also include recipients in California and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fall Freda Phyllis Char open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $21K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitworth University Spokane, WA | General Operating | $3,780 |
| University Presbyterian Church Seattle, WA | General Operating | $3,780 |
| American Bible Society Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $2,835 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Assoc Charlotte, NC | General Operating | $1,890 |
| Christian Medical & Dental Society Bristol, TN | General Operating | $945 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | General Operating | $945 |
| Youth for Christ Tacoma, WA | General Operating | $945 |
| Union Gospel Mission Seattle, WA | General Operating | $945 |
| Friends of Youth Kirkland, WA | General Operating | $945 |
| The Salvation Army a California Corp Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | General Operating | $945 |
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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 | $292,660 | $13,305 | $28,546 | $18,900 | 11 | $22,090 | $6,976 | $23,579 |
| 2024 | $307,893 | $14,076 | $25,701 | $17,000 | 12 | $19,970 | $8,327 | $21,980 |
| 2023 | $319,528 | $710 | $26,337 | $18,500 | 11 | $21,208 | $3,787 | $19,391 |
| 2022 | $345,166 | $12,726 | $29,114 | $20,500 | 11 | $22,205 | $6,197 | $20,258 |
| 2021 | $361,485 | $29,120 | $26,606 | $17,500 | 11 | $19,254 | $21,991 | $22,442 |
| 2020 | $358,971 | $17,910 | $25,215 | $17,500 | 11 | — | $11,667 | $19,203 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fall Freda Phyllis Char reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations whose stated missions include Christian higher education, Bible access, youth ministry, Christian healthcare, and services for people experiencing homelessness and youth and families.
For example, Whitworth University describes its mission as providing “an education of mind and heart” through rigorous intellectual inquiry guided by Christian scholars. American Bible Society says it works to make the Bible available in accessible languages and formats. Young Life describes its work as helping adolescents encounter Jesus Christ through activities including club meetings, Bible studies, camps, and short-term missions. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $18,900. The grants ranged from $945 to $3,780, with a median grant of $945. Each listed grant was for general operating support.
The largest awards were $3,780 each to Whitworth University and University Presbyterian Church. Other notable grants included $2,835 to American Bible Society and $1,890 to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. The remaining listed awards were $945 each, including grants to Christian Medical & Dental Society, Young Life, Youth for Christ, Union Gospel Mission, Friends of Youth, The Salvation Army, and Campus Crusade for Christ.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.
Fall Freda Phyllis Char'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
$6K (2020) → $8K (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 $8K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Fall Freda Phyllis Char
How much does Fall Freda Phyllis Char give each year?
Fall Freda Phyllis Char gave $19K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 12 grants.
What is Fall Freda Phyllis Char's typical grant size?
Fall Freda Phyllis Char's median grant in 2025 was $945, and its average grant was $1,718, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fall Freda Phyllis Char give grants?
Fall Freda Phyllis Char gives mostly in Washington: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (15%) and North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does Fall Freda Phyllis Char give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fall Freda Phyllis Char's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fall Freda Phyllis Char's largest grantees?
Fall Freda Phyllis Char's largest 2025 grantees include Whitworth University ($3,780), University Presbyterian Church ($3,780) and American Bible Society ($2,835), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fall Freda Phyllis Char?
Fall Freda Phyllis Char reported $293K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (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 Fall Freda Phyllis Char fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations whose stated missions include Christian higher education, Bible access, youth ministry, Christian healthcare, and services for people experiencing homelessness and youth and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fall Freda Phyllis Char?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; 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 Fall Freda Phyllis Char's EIN?
Fall Freda Phyllis Char's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6196480. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Fall Freda Phyllis Char 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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