Freese Arthur J Fdn TW
Freese Arthur J Fdn TW is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. In its 2025 filing, it reported 13 grants totaling $87,534, primarily to organizations in Ohio, with one listed grant to an organization in Washington, DC.
Freese Arthur J Fdn TW at a glance
In short: Freese Arthur J Fdn TW gave $88K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,534
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,733
- -9.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $766,018
- -7.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Freese Arthur J Fdn TW
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0381, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone: (216) 689-7663
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Freese Arthur J Fdn TW funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Galion Community Theater ($10K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 8% went to a recipient in Washington, DC. Listed Ohio recipients include organizations in Galion, Mansfield, Newark, and Crestline.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Freese Arthur J Fdn TW open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 196% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2025) to $118K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Galion Community Theater Galion, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Cooperative Christian Services Galion, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Galion Golden Age Club Galion, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Sara Beegle Child Care Center Galion, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Galion Community Hospital Galion, OH | General Operating | $9,311 |
| North Central Statecollege Foundation Mansfield, OH | General Operating | $7,500 |
| YMCA Washington, DC | General Operating | $7,000 |
| Galion City Schools Booster Club Galion, OH | General Operating | $5,376 |
| Galion Cemetery Association Galion, OH | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Preserving Galion Inc Galion, OH | General Operating | $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 | $766,018 | $42,417 | $99,837 | $87,534 | 13 | $91,175 | $35,547 | $46,409 |
| 2024 | $823,437 | $76,920 | $99,798 | $89,563 | 12 | $93,033 | $68,828 | $44,510 |
| 2023 | $846,313 | $-7,916 | $109,244 | $97,881 | 13 | $100,451 | $7,544 | $46,646 |
| 2022 | $963,473 | $124,269 | $132,466 | $118,020 | 11 | $121,902 | $116,222 | $55,477 |
| 2021 | $971,671 | $102,813 | $119,547 | $107,037 | 11 | — | $94,553 | $57,033 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Freese Arthur J Fdn TW reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations including a theater, a hospital, a child care center, a college foundation, a cemetery association, and community service organizations. Galion Community Hospital describes its mission as “to improve the health and well-being of those we serve”; this is the hospital’s mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $87,534. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $7,000. Its largest listed grants were $10,000 each to Galion Community Theater, Cooperative Christian Services, Galion Golden Age Club, and Sara Beegle Child Care Center, all for general operating support. Other listed grants included $9,311 to Galion Community Hospital and $7,500 to North Central State College Foundation, both for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Fred Smith and E Richard Hottenroth as advisors and KeyBank N A as trustee.
Freese Arthur J Fdn TW's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keybank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$11K (2021) → $9K (2025)
E. Richard Hottenroth
Advisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Smith
Advisor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $9K, to Keybank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Freese Arthur J Fdn TW
How much does Freese Arthur J Fdn TW give each year?
Freese Arthur J Fdn TW gave $88K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 12 grants.
What is Freese Arthur J Fdn TW's typical grant size?
Freese Arthur J Fdn TW's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $6,733, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Freese Arthur J Fdn TW that year got $5K on average.
Where does Freese Arthur J Fdn TW give grants?
Freese Arthur J Fdn TW gives mostly in Ohio: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Galion, OH (9 grants).
Does Freese Arthur J Fdn TW give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Freese Arthur J Fdn TW's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Freese Arthur J Fdn TW's largest grantees?
Freese Arthur J Fdn TW's largest 2025 grantees include Galion Community Theater ($10,000), Cooperative Christian Services ($10,000) and Galion Golden Age Club ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Freese Arthur J Fdn TW?
Freese Arthur J Fdn TW reported $766K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Freese Arthur J Fdn TW fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a theater, a hospital, a child care center, a college foundation, a cemetery association, and community service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Freese Arthur J Fdn TW?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Freese Arthur J Fdn TW's EIN?
Freese Arthur J Fdn TW's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6619574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Freese Arthur J Fdn TW accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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