The Fred Frederick Family
The Fred Frederick Family is a private foundation based in Easton, Maryland. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including schools, animal-rescue and therapeutic-riding organizations, health-related nonprofits, and community groups.
The Fred Frederick Family at a glance
In short: The Fred Frederick Family gave $140K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Maryland. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,240
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,394
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,555,427
- +12.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (12 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Fred Frederick Family
- 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: 8562 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601
Phone: (410) 792-7972
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fred Frederick Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Gunston School ($26K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 103 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 4% to Pennsylvania, 2% to Washington, DC, and 1% to South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Fred Frederick Family open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 26 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2021) to $140K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Gunston School Centreville, MD | Unrestricted | $25,740 |
| Days End Farm Horse Rescue Woodbine, MD | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Classic Car Museum St Michaels, MD | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Partners for Cancer Care and Prevention Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Dematha Catholic High School Hyattsville, MD | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Lilabean Foundation Silver Spring, MD | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Mount De Sales Academy Catonsville, MD | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Linden Linthicum Methodist Church Claksville, MD | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Talisman Therapeutic Riding Inc Grasonville, MD | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Barcs Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,555,427 | $367,554 | $155,748 | $140,240 | 26 | $140,240 | $217,190 | $124,145 |
| 2023 | $2,263,455 | $554,391 | $148,587 | $134,400 | 24 | $134,400 | $54,391 | $97,944 |
| 2022 | $1,653,193 | $10,037 | $106,304 | $100,000 | 16 | $100,000 | $10,037 | $93,526 |
| 2021 | $1,806,688 | $300,026 | $80,040 | $78,000 | 16 | $78,000 | $2,026 | $78,332 |
| 2020 | $1,586,702 | $104,416 | $81,864 | $79,500 | 21 | — | $29,416 | $77,415 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fred Frederick Family reported a distributable amount of $124K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations in several fields. For example, The Gunston School describes itself as a college-preparatory private high school for grades 9–12, while Days End Farm Horse Rescue says its mission is to ensure quality care and treatment of horses through intervention, education, and outreach. Talisman Therapeutic Riding describes its work as serving and empowering people through the healing power of horses and the natural environment.
Other 2024 recipients include Fight for Children, which says it helps the Washington, DC, metropolitan area use sports to improve the lives of underserved youth, and Victory Housing, which provides affordable housing and related services to low- and moderate-income seniors and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $140,240. Grants ranged from $500 to $25,740, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $25,740 to The Gunston School, $15,000 to Days End Farm Horse Rescue, $11,000 to Classic Car Museum, $10,000 to Partners for Cancer Care and Prevention, and $9,000 to DeMatha Catholic High School. The listed grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sylvester Frederick as president and director; Cynthia Frederick, Craig Frederick, and Christopher Frederick as directors; and Jeffrey Frederick as secretary and director.
The Fred Frederick Family is led by Sylvester Frederick, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sylvester Frederick
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher Frederick
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Craig Frederick
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia Frederick
Director
Secretary & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Frederick
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Fred Frederick Family
How much does The Fred Frederick Family give each year?
The Fred Frederick Family gave $140K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $134K across 24 grants.
What is The Fred Frederick Family's typical grant size?
The Fred Frederick Family's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,394, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fred Frederick Family that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Fred Frederick Family give grants?
The Fred Frederick Family gives mostly in Maryland: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does The Fred Frederick Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Fred Frederick Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fred Frederick Family's largest grantees?
The Fred Frederick Family's largest 2024 grantees include The Gunston School ($25,740), Days End Farm Horse Rescue ($15,000) and Classic Car Museum ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fred Frederick Family?
The Fred Frederick Family reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $140K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $124K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fred Frederick Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fred Frederick Family?
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 The Fred Frederick Family's EIN?
The Fred Frederick Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2311178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Fred Frederick Family 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Fred Frederick Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-fred-frederick-family-morg_afa21cc0c5f049d498db5dab5f54c858
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