The Frazier Foundation
The Frazier Foundation is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports $264,630 in grants to 17 organizations, including recipients in Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, and other states.
The Frazier Foundation at a glance
In short: The Frazier Foundation gave $265K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $264,630
- +55.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,566
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,450
- Total assets
- $621,586
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Frazier Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 701 Grove Place, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (561) 276-7631
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frazier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Pittsburgh ($75K). Together the top 10 received $247K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 54 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Florida accounted for 49% of grant dollars, Pennsylvania 28%, Texas 8%, Illinois 6%, and Tennessee 3%. The largest reported grant was to the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania; several large grants went to organizations in Vero Beach, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Frazier Foundation gives
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 678% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2020) to $265K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $265K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Provide Assistance with Charity's Exempt Purpose | $75,000 |
| Senior Resource Association Vero Beach, FL | Provide Assistance with Charity's Exempt Purpose | $63,905 |
| Environmental Learning Center Vero Beach, FL | Provide Assistance with Charity's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Freedom Ministries Raymondville, TX | Provide Assistance with Charity's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| The Source Vero Beach, FL | Provide Assistance with Charity's Exempt Purpose | $18,500 |
| Youth Guidance Chicago, IL | Provide Assistance with Charity's Exempt Purpose | $15,275 |
| Quail Valley Charities Inc Vero Beach, FL | Provide Assistance with Charity's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Jake Owen Fondation Nashville, TN | Provide Assistance with Charity's Exempt Purpose | $8,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Vero Beach, FL | Provide Assistance with Charity's Exempt Purpose | $6,450 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | Provide Assistance with Charity's Exempt Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $621,586 | $268,147 | $324,550 | $264,630 | 17 | $264,630 | $228,065 | $39,016 |
| 2024 | $677,989 | $61,513 | $249,893 | $170,447 | 13 | $170,447 | $61,513 | $46,209 |
| 2023 | $866,369 | $-32,970 | $335,213 | $255,500 | 11 | $261,973 | $11,942 | $55,372 |
| 2022 | $1,234,552 | $1,343,433 | $195,034 | $185,500 | 6 | $186,691 | $1,210,089 | $974 |
| 2021 | $86,153 | $10,854 | $133,264 | $128,500 | 7 | — | $7,981 | $7,947 |
| 2020 | $208,563 | $17,680 | $73,659 | $67,500 | 3 | — | $13,859 | $11,309 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frazier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting older adults and transportation, environmental education, missionary work, youth development, charitable giving through golf events, and arts education and exhibitions.
For example, Senior Resource Association says it promotes independence and dignity by providing services to older adults and transportation to all. Environmental Learning Center says it aims to educate, inspire, and empower people to be active stewards of the environment and their well-being. Youth Guidance describes its work as social and emotional development, community engagement, and positive youth development. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $264,630. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $75,000, with a median of $6,450.
Among the largest reported grants were $75,000 to the University of Pittsburgh, $63,905 to Senior Resource Association, $20,000 each to Environmental Learning Center and Freedom Ministries, and $18,500 to The Source. Other notable grants included $15,275 to Youth Guidance, $15,000 to Quail Valley Charities, and $6,450 to Vero Beach Museum of Art. The filing lists the purpose for these grants as assistance with the recipient charity’s exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary W. Frazier as president and Carla Friedman as director.
The Frazier Foundation is led by Gary W. Frazier, President on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary W. Frazier
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2023) → $30K (2025)
Carla Friedman
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $15K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to Gary W Frazier (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Frazier Foundation
How much does The Frazier Foundation give each year?
The Frazier Foundation gave $265K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $170K across 13 grants.
What is The Frazier Foundation's typical grant size?
The Frazier Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,450, and its average grant was $15,566, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Frazier Foundation give grants?
The Frazier Foundation's top state is Florida, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (28%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (6 grants).
Who are The Frazier Foundation's largest grantees?
The Frazier Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Pittsburgh ($75,000), Senior Resource Association ($63,905) and Environmental Learning Center ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Frazier Foundation?
The Frazier Foundation reported $622K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $265K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Frazier Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Frazier Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Frazier Foundation's EIN?
The Frazier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1993898. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Frazier 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Frazier Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-frazier-foundation-morg_56ed00d0363a4343b4f7d1f343aab1aa
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