Freeman Foundation
Freeman Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, DC, established in 1990. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity and functions primarily as a grantmaking foundation, making contributions to other charitable organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.1M
+20.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$720K
+25.5% YoY
Grant Count
23
-11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
+41.8% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Freeman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Grantmaking
Freeman Foundation made 27 grants in 2023. Grant amounts typically range from $500 to $80,000, with recent awards including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking priorities are concentrated in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $15,810,681
- Total Revenues: $3,265,726
- Total Expenses: $657,753
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,098,405 | $15,810,681 | $13,198,644 |
| Revenue | $4,081,647 | $3,265,726 | $2,339,691 |
| Expenses | $837,892 | $657,753 | $566,173 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $803,979 | $636,294 | $542,127 |
| Net Investment Income | $600,041 | $492,520 | $343,049 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,200,855 | $906,371 | $799,276 |
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
125 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Southern Vision Alliance ($130,000), Campaign for Southern Equality ($100,000), Alliance for Full Acceptance ($90,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Full Acceptance North Charleston, SC | Small Grants & Creating Change | $90,000 |
| Alliance for Full Acceptance North Charleston, SC | LGBT Health Equity Summit | $40,000 |
| Rockwood Leadership Institute San Francisco, CA | Sexual Liberation Is Transformative Justice Project | $15,000 |
| Proteus Fund Philadelphia, PA | Sex Worker Giving Circle of the Third Wave Fund | $50,000 |
| Trans Housing Atlanta Program Atlanta, GA | Sexual Liberation Collective | $12,000 |
| National LGBTQ Task Force Washington, DC | Creating Change Conference | $30,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Calabasas, CA | HEAL Project | $17,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Southeast Atlanta, GA | Sex Down South Conference | $30,000 |
| ACLU of South Carolina Columbia, SC | Trans Justice South Carolina Project | $40,000 |
| Equality North Carolina Foundation Durham, NC | General support | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston F Milliken | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Rea Carey | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Rye Young | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Ryan Li Dahlstrom | Trustee | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1717 K St NW Ste 600, Washington, DC 20006-5324
Phone: 202-393-7600
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a grant from Freeman Foundation?
Freeman Foundation made 27 grants in 2023. Grant amounts typically range from $500 to $80,000, with recent awards including: • Alliance for Full Acceptance: $80,000 (Small Grants and Creating Change Scholarships Program) • Alliance for Full Acceptance: $40,000 (LGBT Health Equity Summit) • Campaign For Southern Equality: $40,000 (Southern Equality Fund) Total giving in 2023 was $573,500.
Where does Freeman Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking priorities are concentrated in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia.
What size grants does Freeman Foundation award?
In 2024, Freeman Foundation awarded 23 grants totaling $720K — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Freeman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Freeman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Freeman Foundation's EIN?
Freeman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1667228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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