The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation
THE ALISON AND WILLIAM W is a private foundation based in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation gave $4K across 23 grants in 2022 (avg $180.435), top state Virginia. 13% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $4,150
- -39.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 23
- -37.8% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $180
- -2.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $160
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (34% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing does not provide a further application process or materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1208 Washington Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: (540) 373-4268
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was George Washington Foundation - Kenmore ($500). Together the top 10 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Recipients in Virginia received 34% of 2022 grant dollars, followed by Montana at 16%, New York at 8%, and Massachusetts and South Dakota at 7% each. These figures describe the locations of grant recipients, not a stated geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $258; repeat grants $169. How we count
Medians: $150 first-time, $168 repeat.
- 83% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $7K (2021). In 2022 it made 23 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington Foundation - Kenmore Fredericksburg, VA | Support archaeology, education, and preservation of george washington homes | $500 |
| St Labre Indian School Ashland, MT | Support Education for Native American Children | $275 |
| Metropolitan Opera Guild New York, NY | Support Educational Programs About Opera | $250 |
| Yellowstone Forever Bozeman, MT | Preserve Yellowstone National Park for the Next Generation | $250 |
| National Museum of Wildlife Art Jackson, WY | Support Highest Quality North American Wildlife Art | $200 |
| St Mark's School Southborough, MA | Support education of young people for lives of leadership and service | $200 |
| Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary Tyler, TX | Save Animals at the Wildlife Preserve | $200 |
| Grand Canyon Conservancy Grand Canyon, AZ | Preserve and Protect Grand Canyon | $190 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Williamsburg, VA | Support programs to feed the human spirit by sharing America's enduring story | $175 |
| Corporation for Jefferson's Poplar Forest Forest, VA | Support Historic Preservation | $175 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $27 | $5,350 | $4,150 | 23 | $4,150 | — | $115 |
| 2021 | $5,323 | $-20,666 | $8,504 | $6,815 | 37 | $6,815 | — | $458 |
| 2020 | $34,493 | $4,411 | $7,375 | $5,710 | 35 | — | $2,761 | $690 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115 for 2022 — 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 is provided. The listed 2022 grant purposes include support for education, historic preservation, arts education, animal welfare, and the preservation of historic sites and natural areas.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $4,150. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $500, with a median of $160.
The largest grants included $500 to George Washington Foundation – Kenmore for archaeology, education, and preservation of George Washington homes; $275 to St Labre Indian School for education for Native American children; and $250 each to Metropolitan Opera Guild for opera education programs and Yellowstone Forever for preserving Yellowstone National Park. Other listed grants included $200 to National Museum of Wildlife Art and $190 to Grand Canyon Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists William W Freehling as trustee.
The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation is led by William W. Freehling, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
William W. Freehling
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation
How much does The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation give each year?
The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation gave $4K across 23 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $7K across 37 grants.
What is The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $160, and its average grant was $180, across 23 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation that year got $258 on average.
Where does The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation give grants?
The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Montana (16%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fredericksburg, VA (2 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Williamsburg, VA (2 grants).
Does The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include George Washington Foundation - Kenmore ($500), St Labre Indian School ($275) and Metropolitan Opera Guild ($250), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The listed 2022 grant purposes include support for education, historic preservation, arts education, animal welfare, and the preservation of historic sites and natural areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation's EIN?
The Alison and William W Freehling Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2444107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Alison and William W Freehling 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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