Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation
PHILLIP V AND SYLVIA M FREDERICKSON is a private foundation based in Middleville, Michigan. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Michigan, Virginia, Colorado, and Pennsylvania.
Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation at a glance
In short: Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation gave $64K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Michigan. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,000
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,000
- -17.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,200
- Total assets
- $1,050,347
- +7.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (60% 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 Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6624 Cherry Valley Rd, Middleville, MI 49333-9723
Phone: (517) 323-4829
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Green Gables Haven ($7K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (60%), Virginia (26%), Colorado (10%), and Pennsylvania (4%). These figures describe the locations of recipients, not a stated geographic eligibility policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 $51K (2019) to $72K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Green Gables Haven Hastings, MI | General Fund | $6,600 |
| Flat River Outreach Ministries Lowell, MI | General Fund | $6,400 |
| Loudon Bar Foundation Leesburg, VA | Beat the Odds Scholarship Program | $6,400 |
| Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice Inc (Laws Domestic Violence Services) Leesburg, VA | General Fund | $6,400 |
| Slifer Smith & Frampton Foundation Avon, CO | Reconnected Project Foundation | $6,400 |
| Operator Relief Fund Inc Reston, VA | General Fund | $3,900 |
| Capital Region Community Foundation Lansing, MI | Veteran's Assistance Fund | $3,200 |
| Charlevoix Community Foundation East Jordan, MI | Urgent Needs Fund | $3,200 |
| Project Hope of Ne Allegan County Dorr, MI | General Fund | $3,200 |
| Self Help Alternative Living Organization of MI Kalamazoo, MI | General Fund | $3,200 |
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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 | $1,050,347 | $144,971 | $74,796 | $64,000 | 16 | $66,700 | $136,875 | $69,158 |
| 2024 | $980,172 | $45,216 | $68,229 | $57,900 | 12 | $60,500 | $37,487 | $66,617 |
| 2023 | $1,003,180 | $14,243 | $72,485 | $61,600 | 17 | $64,100 | $22,252 | $60,904 |
| 2022 | $1,061,424 | $108,754 | $78,591 | $72,100 | 19 | $72,100 | $103,442 | $61,481 |
| 2021 | $1,031,268 | $134,370 | $68,246 | $58,600 | 17 | $58,600 | $128,717 | $71,214 |
| 2020 | $965,144 | $186,632 | $57,795 | $53,000 | 11 | — | $181,837 | $59,100 |
| 2019 | $836,308 | $189,240 | $57,636 | $51,360 | 15 | — | $36,528 | $52,904 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation reported a distributable amount of $69K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions address domestic violence, hardship assistance, wellness services, community philanthropy, and rehabilitation and job placement for formerly incarcerated people.
For example, Green Gables Haven describes its mission as providing a temporary, secure, nurturing environment and support for victims of domestic violence in Barry County. Flat River Outreach Ministries says it serves people experiencing hardship in the greater Lowell area with food, financial, housing, and other assistance. Starting Over for Success describes its mission as rehabilitating formerly incarcerated people through local job placement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $64,000 through 16 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $6,600, with a median grant of $3,200.
Notable 2025 grants included $6,600 to Green Gables Haven; $6,400 each to Flat River Outreach Ministries, Loudon Bar Foundation for its Beat the Odds Scholarship Program, Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice Inc. for domestic violence services, and Slifer Smith & Frampton Foundation for the Reconnected Project Foundation; and $3,900 to Operator Relief Fund. Other grants included $3,200 each to Capital Region Community Foundation for its Veteran’s Assistance Fund and Starting Over for Success.
The grantees describe their own work: Slifer Smith & Frampton Foundation supports public charities in Eagle and Summit Counties, Colorado; Operator Relief Fund provides wellness treatment and services to people it describes as “shadow warriors” struggling with operator syndrome (PTS); and Capital Region Community Foundation works to build vibrant communities in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton Counties.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Phillip V Frederickson and Sylvia M Frederickson as directors; Lyle Frederickson as president; Makenzie M Smith as secretary and treasurer; Steven J Frederickson as vice president; and Russell D Frederickson as director.
Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation is led by Lyle Frederickson, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lyle Frederickson
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip V. Frederickson
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia M. Frederickson
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell D. Frederickson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Makenzie M. Smith
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven J. Frederickson
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
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 Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation
How much does Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation give each year?
Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation gave $64K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 12 grants.
What is Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation's typical grant size?
Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,200, and its average grant was $4,000, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation give grants?
Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation gives mostly in Michigan: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (26%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Leesburg, VA (2 grants), Hastings, MI (2 grants), Lowell, MI (2 grants) and Lansing, MI (2 grants).
Does Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation's largest grantees?
Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation's largest 2025 grantees include Green Gables Haven ($6,600), Flat River Outreach Ministries ($6,400) and Loudon Bar Foundation ($6,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation?
Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (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 Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations whose own missions address domestic violence, hardship assistance, wellness services, community philanthropy, and rehabilitation and job placement for formerly incarcerated people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation's EIN?
Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8054415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Phillip V and Sylvia M Fredericksonfoundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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