Freese Family Foundation Inc
Freese Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $59K.
Freese Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Freese Family Foundation Inc gave $59K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $10K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $59,463
- -50.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- -71.4% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $9,911
- +74.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $4,732
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Freese Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Humane Society of Tulsa ($40K). Together the top 6 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Freese Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 495% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $120K (2022). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Protect and Rescue Animals | $40,000 |
| Tulsa Historical Society Tulsa, OK | Preserve and display history of the city of tulsa | $5,000 |
| WL Hutcherson Family YMCA Tulsa, OK | Provide Christian Support to Others | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Tulsa, OK | Provide Residence for Less Fortunate | $4,463 |
| Tulsa Botanical Gardens Tulsa, OK | Gardensfinal Contribn Paid NOV 152023 | $4,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Tulsa, OK | Conserve Natural Habitat | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1 | $59,464 | $59,463 | 6 | $59,463 | — | $286 |
| 2022 | $59,463 | $403 | $119,774 | $119,574 | 21 | $119,574 | $4,350 | $5,288 |
| 2021 | $178,834 | $4,156 | $66,167 | $65,750 | 14 | $65,750 | $4,397 | $9,615 |
| 2020 | $240,845 | $4,968 | $11,712 | $10,000 | 2 | — | $4,132 | $12,301 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Freese Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $286 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Freese Family Foundation Inc is led by Patricia A. Freese, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Patricia A. Freese
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John M. Freese Sr. (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Freese Family Foundation Inc
How much does Freese Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Freese Family Foundation Inc gave $59K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $120K across 21 grants.
What is Freese Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Freese Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $4,732, and its average grant was $9,911, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Freese Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Freese Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (6 grants).
Does Freese Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Freese Family Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Freese Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Freese Family Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Humane Society of Tulsa ($40,000), Tulsa Historical Society ($5,000) and WL Hutcherson Family YMCA ($5,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is Freese Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Freese Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $286 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Freese Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Freese Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3617644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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