Freeman Foundation
Freeman Foundation is a private foundation based in Brashear, Missouri. Its 2020 filing reports 28 grants totaling $225,564 to organizations including a university, arts and community organizations, churches, and charities. The filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Freeman Foundation at a glance
In short: Freeman Foundation gave $226K across 28 grants in 2020 (avg $8K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $225,564
- +148.2% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 28
- +16.7% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $8,056
- +112.7% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Primary geography
- Missouri (76% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Freeman Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 33732 Mule Train Way, Brashear, MO 63533-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Freeman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 52 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Missouri (76%), followed by Kansas (11%), Texas (9%), and Iowa (2%). California accounted for 0% as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2019) to $226K (2020). In 2020 it made 28 grants totaling $226K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 28 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $225,564 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $32,517 | $229,015 | $225,564 | 28 | $31,185 | $7,695 |
| 2019 | $252,548 | $39,634 | $93,445 | $90,895 | 24 | $37,659 | $13,708 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Freeman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Kirksville Arts Association says it works to promote a vigorous economic and cultural arena for the arts in rural an individual recipient communities. An individual recipient says it provides year-round sports and training for people with intellectual disabilities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $225,564 through 28 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest grant was $100,000 to Truman State University for a literacy program; other notable grants included $20,000 each to Great Commission Baptist Church, Grace Church, and Kirksville Arts Association. The filing states that the foundation did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Because the 2020 filing is marked final, this historical policy should not be treated as current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Teri G. Crandall as trustee.
Freeman Foundation is led by Teri G. Crandall, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Teri G. Crandall
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Freeman Foundation
How much does Freeman Foundation give each year?
Freeman Foundation gave $226K across 28 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $91K across 24 grants.
What is Freeman Foundation's typical grant size?
Freeman Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,500, and its average grant was $8,056, across 28 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Freeman Foundation give grants?
Freeman Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (11%) and Texas (9%).
Does Freeman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Freeman Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Freeman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Kirksville Arts Association says it works to promote a vigorous economic and cultural arena for the arts in rural an individual recipient communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Freeman Foundation?
Freeman Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Freeman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Freeman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K 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 73-1509862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
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 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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