The Fricks Private Foundation Trust
The Fricks Private Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in Christian ministry, conservative activism, family support, medical research, and other areas.
The Fricks Private Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: The Fricks Private Foundation Trust gave $320K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state Tennessee. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $320,000
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,615
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $6,786,571
- +9.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Fricks Private Foundation Trust
- 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: 2641 Bulrush Lane, Naples, FL 34105
Phone: (239) 643-3361
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fricks Private Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Christian Embassy JER ($100K). Together the top 10 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 71 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee (31%), Florida (20%), North Carolina (19%), Virginia (11%), and Washington, DC (8%). These figures describe the locations of that year’s recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Fricks Private Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $275K (2021) to $345K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Christian Embassy JER Nashville, TN | Christian Ministry | $100,000 |
| Samaratans Purse Boone, NC | Christian Ministry | $60,000 |
| Christ for All Nations Orlando, FL | Christian Ministry | $30,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Conservative Activism | $20,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Philadelphia, PA | Homes for Families | $15,000 |
| World Harvest Ministries Miami, FL | Christian Ministry | $15,000 |
| Good Shepherd India Virginia Beach, VA | Christian Ministry | $15,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | REFORM | $15,000 |
| Regent University Advancement Virginia Beach, VA | Academic Fundraising | $10,000 |
| Family Research Council Washington, DC | Christian Ministry | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,786,571 | $167,683 | $377,256 | $320,000 | 13 | $322,088 | $112,514 | $315,210 |
| 2024 | $6,203,266 | $436,397 | $399,241 | $345,000 | 14 | $347,063 | $115,495 | $305,455 |
| 2023 | $5,886,489 | $82,327 | $330,373 | $280,000 | 14 | $282,057 | $23,858 | $277,332 |
| 2022 | $5,322,856 | $74,607 | $373,111 | $320,000 | 17 | $322,057 | $100,170 | $279,402 |
| 2021 | $6,360,426 | $270,936 | $329,057 | $275,100 | 13 | $277,087 | $140,372 | $296,296 |
| 2020 | $5,581,797 | $78,354 | $354,834 | $311,025 | 16 | — | $110,249 | $244,143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fricks Private Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $315K 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 include support for Christian ministries, conservative activism, homes for families, reform, academic fundraising, and medical research.
The grantees describe their own work in different terms: Christ for All Nations says it supports Christian evangelism and international crusade ministry; The Heritage Foundation says it promotes conservative public policies; and the Family Research Council says it promotes the traditional family unit and Judeo-Christian values.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $320,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $15,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $100,000 to International Christian Embassy Jerusalem in Nashville, Tennessee, for Christian ministry; $60,000 to Samaritan’s Purse in Boone, North Carolina, for Christian ministry; and $30,000 to Christ for All Nations in Orlando, Florida, for Christian ministry. Other listed grants included $20,000 to Turning Point USA for conservative activism, $15,000 to Tunnels to Towers for homes for families, and $15,000 to The Heritage Foundation for reform.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William P. Fricks as president.
The Fricks Private Foundation Trust is led by William P. Fricks, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William P. Fricks
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Deanie D. Fricks (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Fricks Private Foundation Trust
How much does The Fricks Private Foundation Trust give each year?
The Fricks Private Foundation Trust gave $320K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $345K across 14 grants.
What is The Fricks Private Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
The Fricks Private Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $24,615, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fricks Private Foundation Trust that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Fricks Private Foundation Trust give grants?
The Fricks Private Foundation Trust's top state is Tennessee, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and North Carolina (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Virginia Beach, VA (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does The Fricks Private Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Fricks Private Foundation Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christian Ministry" (8 grants).
Who are The Fricks Private Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
The Fricks Private Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include International Christian Embassy JER ($100,000), Samaratans Purse ($60,000) and Christ for All Nations ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Fricks Private Foundation Trust?
The Fricks Private Foundation Trust reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $322K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $315K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fricks Private Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for Christian ministries, conservative activism, homes for families, reform, academic fundraising, and medical research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fricks Private Foundation Trust?
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 Fricks Private Foundation Trust's EIN?
The Fricks Private Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6387910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Fricks Private Foundation Trust 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Fricks Private Foundation Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Fricks Private Foundation Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-fricks-private-foundation-trust-morg_835c9fa89d914c2c9ccc422d70718865
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