Friel Foundation Inc
Friel Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Queenstown, Maryland. The organization has been designated as tax-exempt since January 1962 and operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting charitable, educational, and religious causes.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+21.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$44K
-62.8% YoY
Grant Count
34
-26.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-49.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Christian nonprofits and churches
- Church repairs
- Science education
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in:
- Maryland
- Delaware
- Pennsylvania
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,069,589 |
| Total Revenue | $243,326 |
| Total Giving | $43,594 |
| Total Expenses | $51,145 |
| Net Income | $192,181 |
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
Revenue Composition: Approximately 83% of revenue comes from contributions received.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,069,589 | $877,408 | $860,734 |
| Revenue | $243,326 | $137,777 | $58,883 |
| Expenses | $51,145 | $121,103 | $68,886 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $43,594 | $117,104 | $65,347 |
| Net Investment Income | $39,477 | $31,908 | $30,303 |
| Distributable Amount | $42,456 | $38,675 | $36,954 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES R FRIEL III | PRES/TREAS | 0.3 | — |
| ROBERT U FRIEL | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| SAMUEL JP FRIEL | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
A Friel Memorial Golf Tournament was held in 2024, raising nearly $150,000 to support youth programs and keep kids engaged in activities.
Friel Memorial Golf Tournament raises nearly $150K to help keep kids on courseRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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