Frelinghuysen Foundation
The Frelinghuysen Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 grants supported organizations in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Vermont, including arts and cultural institutions, a community organization, and programs offering internships or scholarships.
Frelinghuysen Foundation at a glance
In short: Frelinghuysen Foundation gave $140K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), top state New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,000
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -76.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,333
- +368.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $63,254
- -40.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Frelinghuysen Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 940 Park Avenue Apt 14A, New York, NY 10028
Phone: (908) 689-4452
Website: https://frelinghuysen.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frelinghuysen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc ($25K). Together the top 6 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 134 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (46%), Massachusetts (36%), and Vermont (18%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Frelinghuysen Foundation gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2024) to $293K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc Boston, MA | Fellow Sponsor | $25,000 |
| Market Street Mission Morristown, NJ | Life Change Addiction Recovery Program | $25,000 |
| Berkshire Botanical Garden Stockbridge, MA | Horticultural Internship Program | $25,000 |
| Shelburne Museum Shelburne, VT | Norman Rockwell: At Home in Vermont Exhibition | $25,000 |
| Cornerstone Family Programs Morristown, NJ | Scholarships - Before & After School Programs | $25,000 |
| Princeton University Art Museum Princeton, NJ | Summer Internship | $15,000 |
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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 | $63,254 | $113,077 | $156,479 | $140,000 | 6 | $144,208 | $106,067 | $9,426 |
| 2024 | $106,979 | $128,272 | $140,575 | $129,500 | 26 | $131,282 | $124,822 | $14,553 |
| 2023 | $87,899 | $149,441 | $194,890 | $178,000 | 31 | $177,243 | $122,374 | $19,815 |
| 2022 | $138,245 | $186,585 | $243,140 | $229,500 | 35 | $227,054 | $142,253 | $29,429 |
| 2021 | $205,238 | $194,413 | $253,857 | $228,250 | 36 | $235,391 | $175,579 | $37,128 |
| 2020 | $265,630 | $251,408 | $331,016 | $292,714 | 43 | — | $235,563 | $43,115 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frelinghuysen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations and activities in the arts, culture, education, and human services. For example, Cornerstone Family Programs describes its mission as strengthening communities by helping people build better lives; Shelburne Museum says it aims to engage visitors’ curiosity and creativity through educational museum experiences; and the Boston Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as making music and providing educational and training programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $140,000 through six grants. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $25,000, with a median of $25,000. The six grants were:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George L. K. Frelinghuysen as president; Alice C Frelinghuysen, Beatrice van Roijen, Frederick Frelinghuysen, Adaline H Frelinghuysen, Virginia R Frelinghuysen, Elizabeth Ratliff, Henry Frelinghuysen, and Titus Ogilvie-Laing as directors; and Tina Marie Hinck as comptroller.
Frelinghuysen Foundation is led by George L K Frelinghuysen, President on filings since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George L K Frelinghuysen
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adaline H Frelinghuysen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice C Frelinghuysen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beatrice van Roijen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Ratliff
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Frelinghuysen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Frelinghuysen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia R Frelinghuysen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Titus Ogilvie-Laing
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Marie Hinck
Comptroller
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Titus Ogilvie Laing (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Frelinghuysen Foundation
How much does Frelinghuysen Foundation give each year?
Frelinghuysen Foundation gave $140K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $130K across 26 grants.
What is Frelinghuysen Foundation's typical grant size?
Frelinghuysen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,333, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frelinghuysen Foundation give grants?
Frelinghuysen Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (36%) and Vermont (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morristown, NJ (2 grants).
Does Frelinghuysen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Frelinghuysen Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Frelinghuysen Foundation's largest grantees?
Frelinghuysen Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc ($25,000), Market Street Mission ($25,000) and Berkshire Botanical Garden ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frelinghuysen Foundation?
Frelinghuysen Foundation reported $63K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frelinghuysen Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations and activities in the arts, culture, education, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frelinghuysen Foundation?
The foundation 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 Frelinghuysen Foundation's EIN?
Frelinghuysen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-1723755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Frelinghuysen Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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