Frazier Family Foundation Inc
Frazier Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Corpus Christi, Texas. The foundation says it was created in 2018 by Lynn Frazier and his sons Garrett and Derrick to provide resources, education, and opportunities that foster “on-ramps of excellence” for future generations of innovators and creators.
Frazier Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Frazier Family Foundation Inc gave $159K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Texas. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $159,250
- -67.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,271
- -34.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $9,746,711
- -1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (65% 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 Frazier Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
Qualified 501(c)(3) organizations located in the Coastal Bend counties of Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio may apply through the foundation’s online grant application…
Qualified 501(c)(3) organizations located in the Coastal Bend counties of Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio may apply through the foundation’s online grant application form. Applications are not accepted by email or mail, and organizations may apply once per calendar year. The foundation may request a site visit. It does not fund individuals through its organizational grant process and does not provide funding to political groups.
- Review Cycle
- Applications must be submitted by August 1. The foundation says applicants will be notified after the board meeting following the deadline.
- Deadline
- Applications must be submitted by August 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Frazier Family Foundation Inc Attn
Mailing address: 807 N Upper Broadway Suite 300, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: (361) 339-0170
Website: https://frazierff.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Frazier Family Foundation Inc
Who Frazier Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Driscoll Children's Hospital ($78K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 98 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies the Coastal Bend counties of Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio as the eligible geography for organizational grant applicants. In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 22% to Mississippi, and 13% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Frazier Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 56% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $159K (2024) to $576K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Driscoll Children's Hospital Corpus Christi, TX | Grant to Support Construction and Equipment of Nicu. | $75,000 |
| Blood Origins Inc Bay St Louis, MS | Grant to support connecting the dots film projects of blood origins inc. Whose mission is to convey the truth about hunting and to promote conservation efforts | $35,000 |
| Waves of Impact Oceanside, CA | Grant to support growth of a camp in corpus christi area. This grant supports waves of impact's free adaptive surf camps in corpus christi by funding equipment, safety personnel, and programming that provide therapeutic outdoor experiences for individuals with special challenges. | $20,000 |
| Charity League Inc Corpus Christi, TX | Grant to Support Corpus Christi Literacy Council. | $10,000 |
| Texas Jazz Festival Society Corpus Christi, TX | Sponsorship of the Texas jazz festival which supports a free, three-day community event that promotes arts and culture by funding live music performances, production costs, and public accessibility. | $5,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu Inc Rockport, TX | Grant to fund a full week at camp for 7 campers, enabling them to immerse themselves in the stunning coastal environment along the Texas gulf coast; nature walks, waterfront activities, and outdoor exploration. Camp aranzazu supports campers of all abilities by offering safe, fully accessible outdoor experiences, subsidizing costs, and partnering with organizations to deliver tailored programming. It's about inclusion, joy, friendship, and environmental connection for people facing health or disability challenges. | $4,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities South Texas Corpus Christi, TX | Gift to support ronald mcdonald house charities of corpus christi by funding the comfort, care, and critical services provided to families with hospitalized children100% of proceeds stay local to help meet their needs. | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Gift to benefit the American heart association (AHA) and advance its not-forprofit mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. | $2,000 |
| Driscoll Children's Hospital Corpus Christi, TX | Gift to sponsor fiesta de los nios, driscoll children's hospital's largest annual fundraiser, with 100% of proceeds supporting life-saving pediatric care, including advanced medical equipment and enhancements to the nicu and picu. Funds help ensure the hospital remains at the forefront of children's healthcare in South Texas. | $1,500 |
| Little Miss Kickball International Inc Corpus Christi, TX | A youth kickball league based in corpus christi, tx, centered around bill witt park. The sponsorship help support their mission of providing youth girls with opportunities to develop skills, sportsmanship, and self-confidence through organized kickball. | $1,500 |
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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 | $9,746,711 | $371,921 | $475,252 | $159,250 | 12 | $286,771 | $187,869 | $514,165 |
| 2023 | $9,844,357 | $436,542 | $787,011 | $489,555 | 24 | $639,051 | $291,689 | $485,665 |
| 2022 | $10,194,826 | $-40,519 | $893,521 | $575,948 | 34 | $747,035 | $166,552 | $530,884 |
| 2021 | $11,139,366 | $1,040,229 | $841,864 | $522,631 | 21 | $522,631 | $912,358 | $569,169 |
| 2020 | $10,902,540 | $346,431 | $753,863 | $491,505 | 7 | — | $218,262 | $529,262 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frazier Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $514K 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
The foundation’s mission is to provide resources, education, and opportunities to foster on-ramps of excellence for future generations of innovators and creators. Its listed focus areas include conservation; youth creativity and education; prevention, rescue, and restoration for children and teens facing instability; and pathways to college and entrepreneurship. Its website also identifies interests such as children in foster care, tutoring and tennis training for at-risk youth, youth arts programs, and STREAM programs.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, medical, social, religious, and conservation areas. Examples of supported organizations include Driscoll Children’s Hospital, whose mission is “expert care, education, outreach and advocacy,” and Camp Aranzazu, which says it creates accessible, empowering camp experiences for people of all ages and abilities. These examples reflect grantees’ own descriptions of their work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $159,250. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $75,000, with a median of $3,500. Notable awards included $75,000 to Driscoll Children’s Hospital for NICU construction and equipment, $35,000 to Blood Origins Inc for its Connecting the Dots film projects, and $20,000 to Waves of Impact to support free adaptive surf camps in the Corpus Christi area. Other reported grants included $10,000 to Charity League Inc to support Corpus Christi Literacy Council and $5,000 to Texas Jazz Festival Society for the Texas Jazz Festival.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Warren Lynn Frazier as president, Garrett Lynn Frazier as vice president, and Derrick Chase Frazier as secretary/treasurer. It lists Ryan Frazier as operating director and advisory committee member, and Patricia Frazier as an advisory committee member.
Frazier Family Foundation Inc is led by Warren Lynn Frazier, President on every filing since 2020; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Warren Lynn Frazier
President
On filings since 2020
6.9 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Ryan Frazier
Operating Director & Adv Committee Member
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $50K (2024)
Derrick Chase Frazier
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6.9 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Garrett Lynn Frazier
Vice President
On filings since 2020
6.9 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2024)
Patricia Frazier
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Ryan Frazier (Operating Director, ADV Committee Memb). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Frazier Family Foundation Inc
How much does Frazier Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Frazier Family Foundation Inc gave $159K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $490K across 24 grants.
What is Frazier Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Frazier Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $13,271, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frazier Family Foundation Inc that year got $22K on average.
Where does Frazier Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Frazier Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Mississippi (22%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Corpus Christi, TX (8 grants).
Does Frazier Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Frazier Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Frazier Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Frazier Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Driscoll Children's Hospital ($77,500 across 3 grants), Blood Origins Inc ($35,000) and Waves of Impact ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Frazier Family Foundation Inc?
Frazier Family Foundation Inc reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $287K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $514K (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 Frazier Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to provide resources, education, and opportunities to foster on-ramps of excellence for future generations of innovators and creators. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frazier Family Foundation Inc?
Qualified 501(c)(3) organizations located in the Coastal Bend counties of Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, and San Patricio may apply through the foundation’s online grant application… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frazier Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Frazier Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1952912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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