Frey Family Foundation Inc
Frey Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Villa Hills, Kentucky. It makes grants to organizations, giving preference to those with activities in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Frey Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Frey Family Foundation Inc gave $78K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Kentucky. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,100
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,693
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,762,197
- +20.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frey Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts written applications from organizations exempt under I.R.C. 509(a)(1), (2), or (3). Applications from other organizations or individuals will not be considered. Applications must include a copy of the organization’s IRS determination letter regarding its classification. The filing identifies Robert E. Frey as the application contact.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert E Frey
Mailing address: 885 Squire Lake Court, Villa Hills, KY 41017
Phone: (859) 331-9796
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 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gloria DEI Lutheran Church ($18K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 117 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation gives preference to organizations with activities in the Greater Cincinnati area. In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 10% to Ohio, 9% to Georgia, 3% to Wisconsin, and 3% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Frey Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 29 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2023) to $78K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gloria DEI Lutheran Church Crestview Hills, KY | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $18,100 |
| Union Presbyterian Union, KY | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Faith Community Pharmacy Crescent Springs, KY | Unrestricted Chartibale Contribution | $6,000 |
| Peachtree Road Lutheran Church Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Redwood Ft Mitchell, KY | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Seminary Columbus, OH | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Be Concerned Covington, KY | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| The Piarist School Martin, KY | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| Barren Heights Louisville, KY | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,762,197 | $196,421 | $82,276 | $78,100 | 29 | $78,100 | $72,501 | $78,376 |
| 2024 | $1,461,501 | $211,742 | $75,517 | $73,705 | 26 | $73,705 | $109,421 | $65,084 |
| 2023 | $1,243,237 | $131,739 | $51,147 | $48,500 | 20 | $48,500 | $49,079 | $56,283 |
| 2022 | $1,070,065 | $216,055 | $56,947 | $50,621 | 19 | $50,621 | $107,028 | $53,935 |
| 2021 | $1,180,606 | $239,619 | $59,316 | $57,025 | 23 | $57,025 | $172,326 | $53,378 |
| 2020 | $1,084,275 | $38,568 | $56,305 | $54,070 | 20 | — | $33,184 | $52,398 |
| 2019 | $1,062,292 | $48,418 | $51,072 | $49,380 | 17 | — | $43,418 | $48,459 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frey Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $78K 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 separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated grant fields are religion, education, medical, and community projects, with preference for organizations active in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Its 2025 grantees include Faith Community Pharmacy, whose stated mission is to provide free medications for chronic illnesses to community members who cannot afford them; Be Concerned, which says it assists people in Northern Kentucky with basic necessities; and Tattoo Removal Ink, which says it provides free tattoo removal for people seeking to redirect their lives. Other 2025 recipients include churches, schools, a seminary, and community organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $78,100. Awards ranged from $200 to $18,100, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the largest reported grants were $18,100 to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, $10,000 to Union Presbyterian, $6,000 to Faith Community Pharmacy, and $5,000 each to Peachtree Road Lutheran Church, Redwood, and Trinity Lutheran Seminary. The listed grants were described as unrestricted charitable contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jennifer M. Frey Inmon as president and secretary, Robert E. Frey as treasurer, and Judith M. Frey as director.
Frey Family Foundation Inc is led by Jennifer M. Frey Inmon, President & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer M. Frey Inmon
President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith M. Frey
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert E. Frey
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Frey Family Foundation Inc
How much does Frey Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Frey Family Foundation Inc gave $78K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $74K across 26 grants.
What is Frey Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Frey Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,693, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frey Family Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Frey Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Frey Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (10%) and Georgia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Covington, KY (5 grants), Crestview Hills, KY (2 grants), Ft Mitchell, KY (2 grants) and Louisville, KY (2 grants).
Does Frey Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Frey Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frey Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Frey Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Gloria DEI Lutheran Church ($18,100), Union Presbyterian ($10,000) and Faith Community Pharmacy ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frey Family Foundation Inc?
Frey Family Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Frey Family Foundation Inc fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated grant fields are religion, education, medical, and community projects, with preference for organizations active in the Greater Cincinnati area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frey Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts written applications from organizations exempt under I.R.C. 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 20-5973984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Frey Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/frey-family-foundation-inc-morg_ea65a73c657a422198848466d36d4982
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