Free Recovery Foundation
Free Recovery Foundation is a private foundation based in West Hollywood, California. Its 2020 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Free Recovery Foundation at a glance
In short: Free Recovery Foundation gave $69K across 10 grants in 2020 (avg $7K), mostly in California. 50% of 2020 grantees were new. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $69,210
- -77.3% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $6,921
- -79.5% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $3,755
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2020; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (84% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Free Recovery Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing is marked as a final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1146 N Poinsettia Place, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Phone: (888) 900-3134
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Free Recovery Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Alo House Recovery Centers ($21K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 25 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 13% to recipients in Tennessee, and 3% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Free Recovery Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2020
In 2020, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) 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 $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2020 grantees were also funded in 2019. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2020). 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 2018 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2020) to $304K (2019). In 2020 it made 10 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alo House Recovery Centers Malibu, CA | Foundation Goal | $21,000 |
| James & Bentz LLC Malibu, CA | Foundation Goal | $21,000 |
| Vision's Treatment Centers Los Angeles, CA | Foundation Goal | $6,000 |
| Cornerstone of Recovery Louisville, TN | Foundation Goal | $5,400 |
| Living Now Recovery Venice, CA | Foundation Goal | $4,000 |
| Oxford House Casanova Knoxville, TN | Foundation Goal | $3,510 |
| Friendly Hand Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Foundation Goal | $2,500 |
| New Age Solutions LLC Van Nuys, CA | Foundation Goal | $2,000 |
| The Advocacy Group Arlington, VA | Foundation Goal | $2,000 |
| Corinne J Barthell LMFT Csat Malibu, CA | Foundation Goal | $1,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $15,100 | $78,285 | $69,210 | 10 | $749 |
| 2019 | $63,185 | $234,000 | $324,347 | $304,472 | 9 | $5,828 |
| 2018 | $153,532 | $174,000 | $276,299 | $262,315 | 6 | $12,593 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Free Recovery Foundation reported a distributable amount of $749 for 2020 — 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 available records do not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2020 grants went to recovery centers, treatment centers, housing, and other organizations and providers; the listed grant purposes were “FOUNDATION GOAL.” One recipient, Friendly Hand Foundation, describes its own mission as supporting women of all gender experiences as they work to overcome substance use disorders and mental health challenges.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $69,210. Grants ranged from $1,800 to $21,000, with a median of $3,755. Notable recipients included ALO House Recovery Centers and James & Bentz LLC, each receiving $21,000; Vision’s Treatment Centers, $6,000; Cornerstone of Recovery, $5,400; and Friendly Hand Foundation, $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Nicole Beattie was listed as a director on the 2020 filing.
Free Recovery Foundation is led by Nicole Beattie, Director on every filing since 2018 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Nicole Beattie
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2020. "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 Free Recovery Foundation
How much does Free Recovery Foundation give each year?
Free Recovery Foundation gave $69K across 10 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $304K across 9 grants.
What is Free Recovery Foundation's typical grant size?
Free Recovery Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $3,755, and its average grant was $6,921, across 10 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Free Recovery Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Free Recovery Foundation give grants?
Free Recovery Foundation gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Malibu, CA (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Free Recovery Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Free Recovery Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Foundation Goal" (10 grants).
Who are Free Recovery Foundation's largest grantees?
Free Recovery Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Alo House Recovery Centers ($21,000), James & Bentz LLC ($21,000) and Vision's Treatment Centers ($6,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Free Recovery Foundation fund?
The available records do not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2020 grants went to recovery centers, treatment centers, housing, and other organizations and providers; the listed grant purposes were “FOUNDATION GOAL.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Free Recovery Foundation?
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Free Recovery Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Free Recovery Foundation reported a distributable amount of $749 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Free Recovery Foundation's EIN?
Free Recovery Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3960254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2020.
Does Free Recovery Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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