Frie Family Foundation
Frie Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Arvada, Colorado. In its 2026 filing, it reported 106 grants totaling $37,932 to charitable organizations.
Frie Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Frie Family Foundation gave $38K across 106 grants in 2026 (avg $357.849), mostly in Colorado. 17% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $37,932
- +15.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 106
- -5.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $358
- +21.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $60,312
- -11.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (18 of 106, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (63% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frie Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8702 Iris Street, Arvada, CO 80005
Phone: (303) 420-4164
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frie Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Just Faith Ministries ($6K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
583 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 583 grants of 583 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado, 16% to Kentucky, 6% to Alabama, 5% to the District of Columbia, and 2% to Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 106 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Frie Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 18 of 106 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $307; repeat grants $368. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 73% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−16%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2025) to $46K (2022). In 2026 it made 106 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Just Faith Ministries Louisville, KY | Charity | $6,100 |
| Friends of Broomfield Broomfield, CO | Charity | $2,110 |
| Arvada Center Ft Arts Humanities Wheat Ridge, CO | Charity | $2,000 |
| Community Table Arvada, CO | Charity | $1,600 |
| Coloradans Ft Common Good Denver, CO | Charity | $1,500 |
| Colorado Public Radio Centennial, CO | Charity | $1,280 |
| Rocky Mountian PBS Denver, CO | Charity | $1,200 |
| Carin Clinic Arvada, CO | Charity | $1,100 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Charity | $1,100 |
| Childrens Diabetes Foundation Aurora, CO | Charity | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $60,312 | $31,323 | $38,875 | $37,932 | 106 | — |
| 2025 | $67,864 | $37,345 | $33,372 | $32,875 | 112 | — |
| 2024 | $63,891 | $18,335 | $36,201 | $35,639 | 112 | $35,639 |
| 2023 | $81,757 | $43,352 | $45,931 | $45,392 | 130 | $45,392 |
| 2022 | $84,336 | $68,063 | $46,630 | $46,110 | 123 | $46,110 |
| 2021 | $4,562 | $26,938 | $45,091 | $44,532 | 124 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grants included organizations working in areas such as community services, health care, education, and civil rights. For example, Friends of Broomfield describes its work as creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the Carin Clinic says it provides health care to children from low-income families with limited access to care. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 106 grants totaling $37,932. Grants ranged from $50 to $6,100, with a median of $100. The largest listed grants included $6,100 to Just Faith Ministries, $2,110 to Friends of Broomfield, $2,000 to Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities, and $1,600 to Community Table. Other listed recipients included Coloradans for the Common Good ($1,500), Colorado Public Radio ($1,280), and Carin Clinic ($1,100).
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Candace Frie is listed as president on the 2026 filing.
Frie Family Foundation is led by Candace Frie, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Candace Frie
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Frie Family Foundation
How much does Frie Family Foundation give each year?
Frie Family Foundation gave $38K across 106 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $33K across 112 grants.
What is Frie Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Frie Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $100, and its average grant was $358, across 106 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frie Family Foundation that year got $307 on average.
Where does Frie Family Foundation give grants?
Frie Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (16%) and Alabama (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (36 grants), Washington, DC (14 grants), Arvada, CO (10 grants) and New Orleans, LA (5 grants).
Does Frie Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 106 grants with a stated purpose on Frie Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (106 grants).
Who are Frie Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Frie Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Just Faith Ministries ($6,100), Friends of Broomfield ($2,110) and Arvada Center Ft Arts Humanities ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Frie Family Foundation?
Frie Family Foundation reported $60K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $31K.
What does Frie Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2026 grants included organizations working in areas such as community services, health care, education, and civil rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frie Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frie Family Foundation's EIN?
Frie Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2236066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Frie Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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