The Freeman Family Foundation Inc
The Freeman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $230,725 to organizations in several states, including New York and Florida.
The Freeman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Freeman Family Foundation Inc gave $231K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $230,725
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -29.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,572
- +47.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $734,061
- -25.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (59% 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 Freeman Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing names William T Freeman as the contact. It lists forms and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: William T Freeman
Mailing address: 4402 S Ferncroft Ave, Tampa, FL 33609
Phone: (813) 289-8327
Email: bfreeman@tarpontowers.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Freeman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sonia Nabeta Foundation ($101K). Together the top 10 received $222K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 96 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in New York (59% of grant dollars), Florida (36%), Ohio (2%), Wisconsin (1%), and Missouri (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Freeman Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 409% 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 $220K (2023) to $256K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sonia Nabeta Foundation New York, NY | General Support of Charitable Progra | $101,060 |
| Breakthrough T1D New York, NY | General Support of Charitable Progra | $35,000 |
| St Lawrence Catholic Church Tampa, FL | General Support of Charitable Progra | $30,000 |
| Academy Prep Center of Tampa Tampa, FL | General Support of Charitable Progra | $20,000 |
| St Patricks Catholic Church Tampa, FL | General Support of Charitable Progra | $13,650 |
| Back 2 Back Ministries Mason, OH | General Support of Charitable Progra | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey Tampa Tampa, FL | General Support of Charitable Progra | $5,000 |
| Metro Ministries Tampa, FL | General Support of Charitable Progra | $5,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of St Petersburg St Petersburg, FL | General Support of Charitable Progra | $4,250 |
| Christ the King Church Tampa, FL | General Support of Charitable Progra | $3,000 |
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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 | $734,061 | $354,184 | $234,375 | $230,725 | 17 | $232,625 | $29,658 | $56,840 |
| 2023 | $990,887 | $39,706 | $227,713 | $220,411 | 24 | $222,047 | $121,474 | $55,564 |
| 2022 | $828,399 | $29,109 | $251,470 | $231,775 | 21 | $234,955 | $27,988 | $64,942 |
| 2021 | $937,464 | $1,114,845 | $264,323 | $256,133 | 19 | $256,133 | $359,657 | $29,858 |
| 2020 | $86,942 | $76,939 | $258,855 | $251,983 | 15 | — | $88,118 | $9,301 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Freeman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $57K 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 went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting people with type 1 diabetes, educating students through a need-based scholarship program, and caring for orphaned and vulnerable children. These are grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $230,725 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $101,060, with a median grant of $4,250. Among the largest grants were $101,060 to the Sonia Nabeta Foundation, $35,000 to Breakthrough T1D, $30,000 to St Lawrence Catholic Church, and $20,000 to Academy Prep Center of Tampa. Other reported grants included $5,000 to Back 2 Back Ministries and $250 to the American Cancer Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William T Freeman (Director/Pre), Gail M Freeman (Director VP), Christine M Freeman (Director), and John T Freeman (Director).
The Freeman Family Foundation Inc is led by William T. Freeman, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William T. Freeman
Director & President
Director, President & Treasurer → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine M. Freeman
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John T. Freeman
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail M. Freeman
Director Vice President
Director & Vice President → Director Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Freeman Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Freeman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Freeman Family Foundation Inc gave $231K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $220K across 24 grants.
What is The Freeman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Freeman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,250, and its average grant was $13,572, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Freeman Family Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Freeman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Freeman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (8 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Freeman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Freeman Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Freeman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Freeman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Sonia Nabeta Foundation ($101,060), Breakthrough T1D ($35,000) and St Lawrence Catholic Church ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Freeman Family Foundation Inc?
The Freeman Family Foundation Inc reported $734K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $233K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Freeman Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting people with type 1 diabetes, educating students through a need-based scholarship program, and caring for orphaned and vulnerable children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Freeman Family Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing names William T Freeman as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Freeman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Freeman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5517716. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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 Freeman Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-freeman-family-foundation-inc-morg_0bb5ab090b14495491ffe08c4f34bc01
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