Freeman E Fairfield Foundation
The Freeman E Fairfield Foundation is a private foundation based in Long Beach, California. It reported making 15 grants totaling $103,000 in 2025, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in California.
Freeman E Fairfield Foundation at a glance
In short: Freeman E Fairfield Foundation gave $103K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $103,000
- -15.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,867
- -9.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,987,409
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Freeman E Fairfield Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Gary Tucker as the contact, directs applicants to the attached “Grant Application” guidelines for forms and materials, and refers to attached information for award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- June 1 each year; the June 1, 2026 cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- June 1 each year; the June 1, 2026 cycle has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Gary Tucker
Mailing address: PO Box 41400, Long Beach, CA 90853
Phone: (714) 282-1306
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Freeman E Fairfield Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was RM Plyes Boys Camp ($20K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 57 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California. Listed recipients include organizations in Long Beach and other California communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Freeman E Fairfield Foundation gives
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2021) to $122K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RM Plyes Boys Camp Valencia, CA | Operating Costs | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Long Beach Long Beach, CA | Operating Costs | $20,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Long Beach Long Beach, CA | Operating Costs | $10,000 |
| Pathways Lakewood, CA | Operating Costs | $8,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Long Beach, CA | Operating Costs | $5,000 |
| Conservation Corps of Long Beach Long Beach, CA | Operating Costs | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Long Beach Long Beach, CA | Operating Costs | $5,000 |
| Century Villages of Cabrillo Long Beach, CA | Operating Costs | $5,000 |
| Caterina's Club Anaheim, CA | Operating Costs | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Carson, CA | Operating Costs | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,987,409 | $157,680 | $153,590 | $103,000 | 15 | $108,044 | $128,580 | — |
| 2024 | $1,982,855 | $125,195 | $172,509 | $122,000 | 16 | $125,345 | $41,410 | — |
| 2023 | $2,030,169 | $114,015 | $169,680 | $121,000 | 14 | $124,785 | $30,418 | $112,008 |
| 2022 | $2,085,834 | $-5,432 | $169,657 | $108,000 | 1 | $123,513 | $12,477 | $112,530 |
| 2021 | $2,260,923 | $594,322 | $145,054 | $87,000 | 11 | $100,832 | $8,153 | $123,423 |
| 2020 | $1,811,645 | $55,488 | $164,509 | $112,500 | 11 | — | $27,792 | $137,740 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose own descriptions address services for seniors and people with disabilities, meals and basic needs for families, youth education and mentoring, and conservation and work experience. For example, Meals on Wheels of Long Beach describes its mission as supporting homebound seniors, veterans, people with chronic illnesses, and people with disabilities through meals and in-home support. Conservation Corps of Long Beach says it supports young adults through work, service, conservation, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $103,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $20,000 each to RM Plyes Boys Camp and Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, and $10,000 to Boys Girls Club of Long Beach. Other listed grants included $8,000 to Pathways and $5,000 each to Ronald McDonald House, Conservation Corps of Long Beach, YMCA of Greater Long Beach, Century Villages of Cabrillo, Caterina’s Club, Salvation Army, and Assistance Leage of Long Beach. The listed grants were for operating costs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary J. Tucker and Paul W. McEachern as trustees.
Freeman E Fairfield Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary J. Tucker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Paul W. McEachern
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ronald H. Dulin (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Gary J Tucker (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Freeman E Fairfield Foundation
How much does Freeman E Fairfield Foundation give each year?
Freeman E Fairfield Foundation gave $103K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $122K across 16 grants.
What is Freeman E Fairfield Foundation's typical grant size?
Freeman E Fairfield Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,867, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Freeman E Fairfield Foundation give grants?
Freeman E Fairfield Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (10 grants).
Does Freeman E Fairfield Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Freeman E Fairfield Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Freeman E Fairfield Foundation's largest grantees?
Freeman E Fairfield Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include RM Plyes Boys Camp ($20,000), Meals on Wheels of Long Beach ($20,000) and Boys Girls Club of Long Beach ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Freeman E Fairfield Foundation?
Freeman E Fairfield Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $158K.
What does Freeman E Fairfield Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose own descriptions address services for seniors and people with disabilities, meals and basic needs for families, youth education and mentoring, and conservation and work experience. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Freeman E Fairfield Foundation?
The filing lists Gary Tucker as the contact, directs applicants to the attached “Grant Application” guidelines for forms and materials, and refers to attached information for award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Freeman E Fairfield Foundation's EIN?
Freeman E Fairfield Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7055338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Freeman E Fairfield Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/freeman-e-fairfield-foundation-morg_bf2db1bad78c459ba0219500009181e5
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