Freedom of Spirit Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in DETROIT, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $527K. Net investment income was $521.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11K
-94.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$527K
+75.7% YoY
Grant Count
6
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$88K
+17.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Freedom of Spirit Fund reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Freedom of Spirit Fund
Based on IRS filings
Freedom of Spirit Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in DETROIT, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $527K. Net investment income was $521.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,482 | $197,605 | $115,903 |
| Revenue | $350,527 | $400,678 | $200,143 |
| Expenses | $536,650 | $318,976 | $209,457 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $531,936 | $313,704 | $197,551 |
| Net Investment Income | $521 | $678 | $143 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,835 | $7,805 | $5,345 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Western Michigan Univ ($250,000), Kalazmazoo Abraham Lincoln Institute ($100,009), Zekelman Holocaust Center ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan Univ Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Zekelman Holocaust Center Farmington Hills, MI | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Kalazmazoo Abraham Lincoln Institute Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $100,009 |
| Boomer Esiason Foundation Bethesda, MD | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Center For Courage and Renewal Greenville, SC | Support for Building Bridges | $50,000 |
| Ascension St John Foundation St Louis, MO | Support for Holley Institute | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert F Lehman | President Secretary ends 11-2024 Director | 1 | — |
| Jay A Fishman | Treasurer ends 11-2024 Director | 1 | — |
| John B Lehman Appointed 11 2024 | Secretary Director | 1 | — |
| Eric J Fishman Appointed 11 2024 | Treasurer Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom of Spirit Fund?
Freedom of Spirit Fund is a private foundation focused on Education, based in DETROIT, MI. It holds $11K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Freedom of Spirit Fund?
As of 2024, Freedom of Spirit Fund holds $11K in total assets with $351K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $527K in 2024.
Where does Freedom of Spirit Fund operate?
Freedom of Spirit Fund has awarded grants in California, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, West Virginia.
What size grants does Freedom of Spirit Fund award?
In 2024, Freedom of Spirit Fund awarded 6 grants totaling $527K — an average of about $88K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Freedom of Spirit Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Freedom of Spirit Fund reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Freedom of Spirit Fund's EIN?
Freedom of Spirit Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2153286. 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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