Freres Foundation
Freres Foundation is a company-sponsored foundation based in Lyons, Oregon, established in 1961. The foundation is sponsored by Freres Lumber Co., Inc. and operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.9M
-1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$219K
+30.8% YoY
Grant Count
33
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+18.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Freres Foundation reported a distributable amount of $219K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports fire departments and organizations involved with education, hunger, community development, and Catholicism.
Grantmaking
The foundation contributes only to pre-selected organizations and does not accept applications.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation gives primarily in Oregon, with no grants to individuals.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $1,892,521
- Total Giving (2007): $112,484
- EIN: 93-6027213
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,913,344 | $3,955,480 | $3,785,274 |
| Revenue | $195,436 | $356,026 | $204,818 |
| Expenses | $237,572 | $185,520 | $212,284 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $218,867 | $167,391 | $195,125 |
| Net Investment Income | $180,184 | $87,897 | $59,255 |
| Distributable Amount | $218,720 | $194,581 | $190,357 |
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
128 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bradley Impact Fund ($25,000), Regis St Mary Catholic School ($25,000), Stayton High School ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BELIEVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY SALEM, OR | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $2,500 |
| BRADLEY IMPACT FUND MILLWAUKEE, WI | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $25,000 |
| CANYON GLEANERS MILL CITY, OR | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $3,000 |
| CASCADE HIGH SCHOOL TURNER, OR | HOTWIRE ROBITICS | $5,000 |
| CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES SALEM, OR | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $1,000 |
| DETROIT LAKE FOUNDATION SALEM, OR | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $250 |
| FORESTS FOREVER INC BERKELEY, CA | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $2,500 |
| HART HORSES ADAPTIVE RIDING & THERAPY RICKREALL, OR | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $250 |
| LOURDES PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL SCIO, OR | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $250 |
| MARION COUNTY 4-H ASSOCIATION SALEM, OR | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Robert T. Freres, President
- Robert T. Freres, Jr., Vice President
- Theodore F. Freres, Vice President
- William M. Smith, Secretary
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT FRERES JR | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| KYLE FRERES | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| TYLER FRERES | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ERIC ANSPACH | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: c/o Freres Lumber Co., Inc., P.O. Box 276, Lyons, OR 97358-0276
Phone: (503) 859-2121
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Freres Foundation fund?
The foundation supports fire departments and organizations involved with education, hunger, community development, and Catholicism.
How do I apply for a grant from Freres Foundation?
The foundation contributes only to pre-selected organizations and does not accept applications. Based on 2007 grant activity, the foundation made grants ranging from $4,000 to $20,000. Notable grants from that year included: • $20,000 to Stayton Public Library Foundation for education • $18,000 to Regis High School for education • $15,000 to St. Catherine Of Siena Catholic Church for religion • $5,000 each to the Lyons Fire Department, Oregon Education Consumer Association, and OSU Foundation •…
Where does Freres Foundation make grants?
The foundation gives primarily in Oregon, with no grants to individuals.
What size grants does Freres Foundation award?
In 2024, Freres Foundation awarded 33 grants totaling $219K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Freres Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Freres Foundation reported a distributable amount of $219K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Freres Foundation's EIN?
Freres Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6027213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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