Fred Says is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $225K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$225K
-10.3% YoY
Grant Count
11
+37.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-34.8% YoY
About Fred Says
Based on IRS filings
Fred Says is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $225K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $932,401 | $756,473 |
| Revenue | — | $500,026 | $530,321 |
| Expenses | — | $324,098 | $150,313 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lurie Children's Hospital ($40,000), Los Angeles Lgbt Center ($30,000), Desmond Tutu Health Foundation ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH WASHINGTON, DC | TO SPONSOR PROGRAMS WITH YOUTH INITIATIVES | $10,000 |
| CENTER ON HALSTED CHICAGO, IL | TO SPONSOR PROGRAMS WITH YOUTH INITIATIVES | $20,000 |
| DESMOND TUTU HEALTH FOUNDATION | TO SPONSOR PROGRAMS WITH YOUTH INITIATIVES | $25,000 |
| GENDERCOOL HIGHLAND PARK, IL | TO SPONSOR PROGRAMS WITH YOUTH INITIATIVES | $15,000 |
| HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN WASHINGTON, DC | TO SPONSOR PROGRAMS WITH YOUTH INITIATIVES | $20,000 |
| LAGOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL | TO SPONSOR PROGRAMS WITH YOUTH INITIATIVES | $5,000 |
| LOS ANGELES LGBT CENTER LOS ANGELES, CA | TO SPONSOR PROGRAMS WITH YOUTH INITIATIVES | $30,000 |
| LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CHICAGO, IL | TO SPONSOR PROGRAMS WITH YOUTH INITIATIVES | $40,000 |
| MAGIC CITY ACCEPTANCE ACADEMY HOMEWOOD, AL | TO SPONSOR PROGRAMS WITH YOUTH INITIATIVES | $25,000 |
| TEST POSITIVE AWARE NETWORK CHICAGO, IL | TO SPONSOR PROGRAMS WITH YOUTH INITIATIVES | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT GAROFALO | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LISA KUHNS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA GAROFALO BONIFACIO | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| BRAD GERBER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BABAFEMI O TAIWO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN GAROFALO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ZACH STAFFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred Says?
Fred Says is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Fred Says operate?
Fred Says has awarded grants in Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Fred Says award?
In 2024, Fred Says awarded 11 grants totaling $225K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fred Says's EIN?
Fred Says's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5142943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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