The Channing Frye Foundation
The Channing Frye Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $112K.
The Channing Frye Foundation at a glance
In short: The Channing Frye Foundation gave $112K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $19K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $112,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- Average grant
- $18,667
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- Oregon (73% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Channing Frye Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Oregon Food Bank ($32K). Together the top 6 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Channing Frye Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2019) to $112K (2021). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Food Bank Portland, OR | General | $32,000 |
| Oregon Health and Science Portland, OR | General | $25,000 |
| National Indigenous Womens Resource Lame Deer, MT | General | $20,000 |
| Our Children Oregon Portland, OR | General | $20,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute Longmont, CO | General | $10,000 |
| Tryon Life Community Farm Portland, OR | Mmiw USA | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $113,569 | $112,000 | 6 | $113,569 | $5,120 |
| 2020 | $113,569 | $581 | — | — | — | $5,606 |
| 2019 | $114,150 | $1,082 | $500 | 1 | — | $5,650 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Channing Frye Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Channing Frye Foundation is led by Channing Frye, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Channing Frye
President
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Frye
Vicepresiden
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Channing Frye Foundation
How much does The Channing Frye Foundation give each year?
The Channing Frye Foundation gave $112K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Channing Frye Foundation's typical grant size?
The Channing Frye Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $20,000, and its average grant was $18,667, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Channing Frye Foundation give grants?
The Channing Frye Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Montana (18%) and Colorado (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (4 grants).
Does The Channing Frye Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Channing Frye Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Channing Frye Foundation's largest grantees?
The Channing Frye Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Oregon Food Bank ($32,000), Oregon Health and Science ($25,000) and National Indigenous Womens Resource ($20,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is The Channing Frye Foundation?
The Channing Frye Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Scottsdale, AZ.
How much is The Channing Frye Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Channing Frye Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Channing Frye Foundation's EIN?
The Channing Frye Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8899850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 12, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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