Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation
Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Longboat Key, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $311K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $67K.
Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation gave $89K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $89,300
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,860
- +24.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $310,766
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of Hebrew University ($33K). Together the top 5 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 225% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 395% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $101K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Hebrew University Chicago, FL | General Charitable | $33,300 |
| University of Chicago Law School Chicago, IL | General Charitable | $25,000 |
| Jewish United Fund Chicago, IL | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| Cancer Research Foundation Chicago, IL | General Charitable | $6,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | General Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $310,766 | $71,714 | $94,135 | $89,300 | 5 | $90,657 | $66,921 | $22,963 |
| 2023 | $333,187 | $41,298 | $105,470 | $100,500 | 7 | $101,729 | $37,542 | $25,223 |
| 2022 | $397,359 | $22,725 | $85,429 | $80,000 | 4 | $81,115 | $18,411 | $26,929 |
| 2021 | $496,706 | $23,511 | $29,167 | $27,500 | 2 | $28,415 | $22,759 | $16,225 |
| 2020 | $502,362 | $6,129 | $34,423 | $33,300 | 1 | — | $6,129 | $1,327 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation is led by Michael J. Freed, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael J. Freed
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean L. Freed
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman Shubert
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation
How much does Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation give each year?
Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation gave $89K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $101K across 7 grants.
What is Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,860, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation give grants?
Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of Hebrew University ($33,300), University of Chicago Law School ($25,000) and Jewish United Fund ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation?
Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation reported $311K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $91K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation's EIN?
Michael and Jean Freed Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1915201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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