Fredecker Family Foundation
Fredecker Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Broadview Heights, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $80K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $4K.
Fredecker Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Fredecker Family Foundation gave $35K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,000
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,833
- +46.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,406
- Total assets
- $80,453
- -40.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fredecker Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heritage Classic Fund ($10K). Together the top 6 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 45 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fredecker Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2024) to $101K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Classic Fund Hilton Head, SC | GIFT | $10,000 |
| Padua High School Parma, OH | GIFT | $10,000 |
| Playhouse Square Cleveland, OH | GIFT | $5,812 |
| Pelatonia Columbus, OH | GIFT | $5,000 |
| Remember NHU Akron, OH | GIFT | $3,188 |
| The Children's Tumor Foundation New York, NY | GIFT | $1,000 |
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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 | $80,453 | $12,020 | $36,775 | $35,000 | 6 | $35,000 | $3,974 | — |
| 2023 | $135,661 | $9,242 | $39,780 | $39,780 | 10 | $39,780 | $2,807 | — |
| 2022 | $135,661 | $8,929 | $104,082 | $101,000 | 13 | $101,000 | $5,986 | $6,522 |
| 2021 | $283,260 | $12,287 | $59,796 | $58,000 | 4 | $58,000 | $12,287 | $13,801 |
| 2020 | $308,473 | $41,533 | $64,358 | $61,308 | 12 | — | $9,817 | $17,450 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fredecker Family Foundation is led by Linda A. Jackson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda A. Jackson
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David S. Fredecker
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen M. Bearns
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrick Weschler
Attorney
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Fredecker Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about Fredecker Family Foundation
How much does Fredecker Family Foundation give each year?
Fredecker Family Foundation gave $35K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 10 grants.
What is Fredecker Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Fredecker Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,406, and its average grant was $5,833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fredecker Family Foundation give grants?
Fredecker Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (29%).
Does Fredecker Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Fredecker Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gift" (6 grants).
Who are Fredecker Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Fredecker Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Heritage Classic Fund ($10,000), Padua High School ($10,000) and Playhouse Square ($5,812), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fredecker Family Foundation?
Fredecker Family Foundation reported $80K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $12K.
What is Fredecker Family Foundation's EIN?
Fredecker Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4061422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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