The Frezados Masius Rieger
The Frezados Masius Rieger is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Winnetka, Illinois. It makes grants to organizations, with 2025 awards going to recipients in Illinois, Florida, Connecticut, Virginia, and Ohio.
The Frezados Masius Rieger at a glance
In short: The Frezados Masius Rieger gave $207K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Illinois. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $207,075
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +29.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,177
- -18.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,889,362
- -1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (12 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Frezados Masius Rieger
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it has no formal application. Awards are limited to organizations qualifying under IRC 501(c)(3). The filing lists Kimberly Masius as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Kimberly Masius
Mailing address: 659 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093
Phone: (773) 620-4665
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frezados Masius Rieger funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salisbury School ($50K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 90 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Illinois received 45% of grant dollars, Florida 25%, and Connecticut 24%; Virginia received 2% and Ohio 1%. Recipients included organizations in Winnetka and Chicago, Illinois; Naples, Florida; and Salisbury, Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Frezados Masius Rieger open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 40 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2023) to $207K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury School Salisbury, CT | General | $50,000 |
| Wings Program Palatine, IL | General | $33,700 |
| North Shore Country Day School Winnetka, IL | General | $17,500 |
| Hyde Park Day School Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| Pathways Early Education Center Naples, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Naples Community Hospital Naples, FL | General | $7,500 |
| The Winnetka Community House Winnetka, IL | General | $6,500 |
| Metro Squaish Chicago, IL | General | $5,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Virginia, VA | General | $5,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Meyers, FL | General | $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 | $2,889,362 | $201,443 | $253,982 | $207,075 | 40 | $212,406 | $165,276 | $223,742 |
| 2024 | $2,941,901 | $295,241 | $257,506 | $197,275 | 31 | $203,645 | $243,774 | $213,156 |
| 2023 | $2,901,534 | $48,752 | $93,133 | $72,200 | 19 | $72,200 | $28,319 | $197,072 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frezados Masius Rieger reported a distributable amount of $224K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including schools, a domestic-violence services provider, a hospital, housing advocacy organizations, a university, and organizations serving children and military families.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. WINGS Program says it provides housing, services, education, and advocacy to end domestic violence. The Housing Alliance says it works to advance attainable housing solutions. Naples Community Hospital describes its aim as helping people live longer, happier, and healthier lives. Guadalupe Center says its mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education for children in Immokalee.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $207,075 through 40 grants. Awards ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest 2025 grants included $50,000 to Salisbury School, $33,700 to WINGS Program, $17,500 to North Shore Country Day School, $15,000 to Hyde Park Day School, and $10,000 to Pathways Early Education Center. The foundation also gave $7,500 to Naples Community Hospital and $6,500 to The Winnetka Community House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kimberly Frezados, Kathryn K Rieger, and Michael Masius as trustees.
The Frezados Masius Rieger's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathryn K. Rieger
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Frezados
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Masius
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Bernhard L. Kohn III (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bernhard L. Kohn Jr. (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Elizabeth Kohn (2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Frezados Masius Rieger
How much does The Frezados Masius Rieger give each year?
The Frezados Masius Rieger gave $207K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $197K across 31 grants.
What is The Frezados Masius Rieger's typical grant size?
The Frezados Masius Rieger's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,177, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Frezados Masius Rieger that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Frezados Masius Rieger give grants?
The Frezados Masius Rieger's top state is Illinois, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and Connecticut (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (13 grants), Winnetka, IL (7 grants), Chicago, IL (7 grants) and Highland Park, IL (2 grants).
Does The Frezados Masius Rieger give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of The Frezados Masius Rieger's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Frezados Masius Rieger's largest grantees?
The Frezados Masius Rieger's largest 2025 grantees include Salisbury School ($50,000), Wings Program ($33,700) and North Shore Country Day School ($17,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Frezados Masius Rieger?
The Frezados Masius Rieger reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $212K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $224K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Frezados Masius Rieger fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including schools, a domestic-violence services provider, a hospital, housing advocacy organizations, a university, and organizations serving children and military families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Frezados Masius Rieger?
The foundation states that it has no formal application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Frezados Masius Rieger's EIN?
The Frezados Masius Rieger's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0244624. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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