Frey Family Foundation Inc
Frey Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Port Jefferson, New York. It makes direct financial contributions to support philanthropic activities directed primarily toward services for at-risk youth and public education; it does not provide those services itself.
Frey Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Frey Family Foundation Inc gave $932K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in New York. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $931,951
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,130
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $3,314,031
- -4.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frey Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. It generally selects and vets charities independently. Its website says its funding-request guidelines are under construction.
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 North Country Road, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Website: https://freyfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frey Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stony Brook Foundation ($340K). Together the top 10 received $929K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 77 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Port Jefferson, New York. Its listed 2024 grants include recipients in New York, including organizations in Stony Brook, Port Jefferson, Brooklyn, and New York City, as well as a listed recipient in Los Angeles, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Frey Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) 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 $6K; repeat grants $100K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $41K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 343% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $917K (2023) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $932K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Foundation Stony Brook, NY | 501(C)(3) | $339,932 |
| Hope House Ministries Port Jefferson, NY | 501(C)(3) | $325,000 |
| Guardian Angels Brooklyn, NY | 501(C)(3) | $100,000 |
| National Museum of Mathematics New York, NY | 501(C)(3) | $50,000 |
| John T Mather Foundation Port Jefferson, NY | 501(C)(3) | $40,500 |
| Christmas Magic Hauppauge, NY | 501(C)(3) | $40,000 |
| Mt Sinai Booster Club Mt Sinai, NY | 501(C)(3) | $20,000 |
| Port Jefferson High School Scholarship Awards Port Jefferson, NY | 501(C)(3) | $6,000 |
| Mt Sinai High School Scholarship Awards Mt Sinai, NY | 501(C)(3) | $6,000 |
| Kent Animal Hospital Calverton, NY | 501(C)(3) | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,314,031 | $1,771,520 | $941,178 | $931,951 | 15 | $936,193 | $752,087 | $272,745 |
| 2023 | $3,474,724 | $42,546 | $925,250 | $917,060 | 15 | $921,232 | $38,528 | $190,764 |
| 2022 | $4,357,730 | $19,791 | $1,143,116 | $1,135,099 | 17 | $1,139,325 | $16,000 | $241,544 |
| 2021 | $5,480,343 | $1,102,151 | $980,125 | $969,860 | 14 | $969,860 | — | $266,386 |
| 2020 | $5,354,885 | $12,302 | $1,013,513 | $1,001,765 | 16 | — | $554 | $295,354 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frey Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $273K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its philanthropic activities are directed primarily toward services for at-risk youth and public education.
Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Stony Brook Foundation says it advances the mission and goals of SUNY Stony Brook by managing philanthropic gifts. The National Museum of Mathematics says it works to enhance public understanding of mathematics through exhibits and programs. Christmas Magic says it raises contributions to purchase and distribute toys to children in need during the holiday season.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $931,951. Grant amounts ranged from $109 to $339,932, with a median of $6,000. Among the largest grants were $339,932 to Stony Brook Foundation, $325,000 to Hope House Ministries, $100,000 to Guardian Angels, $50,000 to the National Museum of Mathematics, $40,500 to the John T. Mather Foundation, and $40,000 to Christmas Magic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Dr. Robert Frey as treasurer, Stephen Rizzo as secretary, and Kathryn Frey as president. The foundation’s website identifies Kathleen M. Sampogna as the contact for day-to-day operations and the disposition of approved funding requests.
Frey Family Foundation Inc is led by Kathryn Frey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathryn Frey
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Frey
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen Rizzo
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Frey Family Foundation Inc
How much does Frey Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Frey Family Foundation Inc gave $932K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $917K across 15 grants.
What is Frey Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Frey Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $62,130, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frey Family Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Frey Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Frey Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Port Jefferson, NY (4 grants) and Mt Sinai, NY (2 grants).
Does Frey Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Frey Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "501(C)(3)" (15 grants).
Who are Frey Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Frey Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Stony Brook Foundation ($339,932), Hope House Ministries ($325,000) and Guardian Angels ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Frey Family Foundation Inc?
Frey Family Foundation Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $936K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $273K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frey Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its philanthropic activities are directed primarily toward services for at-risk youth and public education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frey Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frey Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Frey Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3640474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Frey Family Foundation Inc 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 2020–2024
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