The Frazer Family Foundation
The Frazer Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Helena, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $107K.
The Frazer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Frazer Family Foundation gave $26K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,500
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,500
- +126.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Montana (61% 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 The Frazer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Planned Parenthood of Montana ($10K). Together the top 3 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Frazer Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 53% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2019) to $26K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of Montana Kalispell, MT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Richmond Richmond, VA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Prickly Pear Land Trust Helena, MT | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
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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 | — | $110,574 | $47,501 | $25,500 | 3 | $25,500 | $107,190 | $48,384 |
| 2023 | $681,298 | $621,204 | $27,415 | $22,500 | 6 | $22,500 | $1,045 | $25,506 |
| 2022 | $87,509 | $4,137 | $25,280 | $20,000 | 6 | $20,000 | $501 | $22,937 |
| 2021 | $108,652 | $50,942 | $23,932 | $19,000 | 7 | $19,000 | $47,463 | $22,058 |
| 2020 | $81,642 | $38,283 | $23,007 | $19,000 | 6 | — | $35,258 | $18,604 |
| 2019 | $66,366 | $4,173 | $21,841 | $18,000 | 8 | — | $1,295 | $17,860 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frazer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Frazer Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Franks
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eliza Frazer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barbara Frazer Lowe (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Frazer Family Foundation
How much does The Frazer Family Foundation give each year?
The Frazer Family Foundation gave $26K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 6 grants.
What is The Frazer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Frazer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,500, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Frazer Family Foundation give grants?
The Frazer Family Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (39%).
Does The Frazer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Frazer Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Frazer Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Frazer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Frazer Family Foundation's EIN?
The Frazer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6479935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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 April 29, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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