Freitas Foundation
Freitas Foundation is a private foundation established in 1962 and located in San Rafael, California. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization with a focus on supporting charitable causes in human services, education, and services to the elderly.
Key facts about Freitas Foundation
- EIN
- 94-6068174
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- Average grant
- $5,250
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2024)
- Total assets
- $4,392,092
- Primary geography
- California (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation indicates it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Freitas Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Freitas Foundation's 22 itemized 2024 grants were California (96%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Rafael, CA (4 grants), San Geronimo, CA (4 grants), Point Reyes Station, CA (3 grants) and Richmond, CA (2 grants). None of its 22 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
Is Freitas Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 63% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.4M
+4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$116K
-26.2% YoY
Grant Count
22
+15.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-36.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Freitas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $184K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Human services
- Education
- Services to the elderly
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 22 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $4,392,092
- Total Annual Giving: $115,500
- Tax-Exempt Status: Since September 1964
- EIN: 94-6068174
- IRS Classification: 501(c)(3) private foundation
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,392,092 | $4,203,004 | $3,754,268 |
| Revenue | $570,356 | $71,704 | $102,951 |
| Expenses | $181,007 | $200,058 | $206,757 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $115,500 | $156,500 | $123,150 |
| Net Investment Income | $520,542 | $42,832 | $46,944 |
| Distributable Amount | $184,460 | $172,862 | $7,525 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
127 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Marin Waldorf School ($40,000 across 2 grants), West Marin Community Services ($13,000 across 3 grants), San Geronimo Valley Community Center ($11,500 across 3 grants).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MARIN WALDORF SCHOOL San Rafael, CA | TO EDUCATE CHILDREN FROM TODDLERS TO 8TH GRADE TO FULFILL THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL AS FREE, CONSCIOUS, AND CREATIVE HUMAN BEINGS WITH A LIFELONG LOVE FOR LEARNING | $30,000 |
| GIANTS COMMUNITY FUND San Francisco, CA | TO USE BASEBALL TO ENCOURAGE UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LIVE HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE LIVES BY PROMOTING HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
| MARIN WALDORF SCHOOL San Rafael, CA | TO EDUCATE CHILDREN FROM TODDLERS TO 8TH GRADE TO FULFILL THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL AS FREE, CONSCIOUS, AND CREATIVE HUMAN BEINGS WITH A LIFELONG LOVE FOR LEARNING | $10,000 |
| SAN GERONIMO VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER San Geronimo, CA | TO FOSTER HEALTHY COMMUNITIES THROUGH CONNECTION, SUPPORT, AND CREATIVITY IN THE SAN GERONIMO VALLEY, NICASIO, AND BROADER WEST MARIN | $10,000 |
| BAY AREA CENTER FOR WALDORF TEACHER TRAINING Richmond, CA | INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT ADULT TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR TEACHERS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| BAY AREA CENTER FOR WALDORF TEACHER TRAINING Richmond, CA | INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT ADULT TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR TEACHERS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION | $5,000 |
| DOWN SYNDROME CONNECTION OF BAY AREA Danville, CA | SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DOWN SYNDROME, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITY THAT SERVES THEM, WHILE FOSTERING AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE | $5,000 |
| PACHAMAMA PATH West Palm Beach, FL | TO FACILITATE INDIVIDUAL AWAKENING THAT LEADS TO COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS ASCENSION, USING NATURE AND INDIGENOUS WISDOM | $5,000 |
| RIVER OF WORDS Moraga, CA | TO ENCOURAGE ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY IN STUDENTS THROUGH POETRY AND ART, FOSTERING A CONNECTION TO THEIR LOCAL ENVIRONMENT AND INSPIRING STEWARDSHIP | $5,000 |
| ST MARYS COLLEGE RUGBY Moraga, CA | SPORTS MISSION OF PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO BUILD LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, AND LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership includes:
| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Annual Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Neale | President | 2 | $3,000 |
| Joe Wright | Vice President | 1 | $3,000 |
| Nancy Lambert | Co-Treasurer | 1 | $3,000 |
| Diane Philips | Secretary | 1 | $3,000 |
| Scott Phillips | Co-Treasurer | 1 | $3,000 |
The foundation operates with limited staffing and no full-time employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Neale | President | 2 | $3,000 |
| Joe Wright | Vice President | 1 | $3,000 |
| Nancy Lambert | Co-Treasurer | 1 | $3,000 |
| Diane Philips | Secretary | 1 | $3,000 |
| Scott Phillips | Co-Treasurer | 1 | $3,000 |
Contact Information
- Address: 55 Shaver Street, Suite 330, San Rafael, CA 94901-2788
- Telephone: 415-250-3928
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Freitas Foundation fund?
The foundation's giving priorities include: • Human services • Education • Services to the elderly
How do I apply for a grant from Freitas Foundation?
The foundation indicates it makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations only and does not accept unsolicited applications for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Freitas Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Florida.
What size grants does Freitas Foundation award?
In 2024, Freitas Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $116K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Freitas Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Freitas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $184K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Freitas Foundation's EIN?
Freitas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6068174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Freitas Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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