The Fry Family Foundation
The Fry Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Osprey, Florida, founded in 1997 by Darryl and Marlene Fry. Its website says it supported education and leadership development, disadvantaged segments of society, and organizations working to enhance wellness, eliminate barriers, and build communities. The website also reports that the foundation was dissolved in 2025 as the first step in a restructuring into five separate donor-advised funds and an advisory organization.
The Fry Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fry Family Foundation gave $11.7M across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $489K), mostly in Kentucky. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,728,162
- +1588.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $488,673
- +1729.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,968
- Total assets
- $21,292
- -99.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (65% 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 Fry Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 385 N Point Rd Unit 901, Osprey, FL 34229
Phone: (973) 934-6831
Website: https://fryfamilyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fry Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fidelity Charity - MD ($6.1M). Together the top 10 received $11.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 113 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website described a longstanding commitment to Newfoundland and Labrador and said it supported communities across North America. In the 2025 filing, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 1% to New Mexico, and less than 1% each to Florida and New Jersey; the filing’s state breakdown also lists 34% under an unidentified recipient-state category. The website reports that the foundation’s U.S. activities from 1997 to 2025 are archived following its 2025 restructuring.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Fry Family Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2.2M; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $670K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1214% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $475K (2020) to $11.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $11.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charity - MD Covington, KY | General | $6,077,712 |
| RBC Donor Advised Fund | General | $3,433,379 |
| Fidelity Charity - Fry Cronin Covington, KY | General | $670,382 |
| Fidelity Charity- C Fry Covington, KY | General | $489,979 |
| Fidelity Charity - FLF Hope Covington, KY | General | $388,761 |
| Memorial University | Scholarships/Leadership Awards/Women & Immigrant Programs | $288,812 |
| Girls Inc of Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM | Teenage Girls Leadership Development | $100,000 |
| Environmental Education Commission | Operational Funding/Infrastructure Enhancement | $67,165 |
| College of North Atlantic | Leadership Scholarships | $51,075 |
| Town of Glovertown | Signage Replacement/ Diamond House Accomodations/Adventure Bike Program | $31,815 |
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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 | $21,292 | $356,559 | $11,711,827 | $11,728,162 | 24 | $11,728,162 | $356,559 | $701,615 |
| 2024 | $11,376,558 | $647,098 | $715,052 | $694,609 | 26 | $694,609 | $647,098 | $697,576 |
| 2023 | $11,444,391 | $1,951,625 | $738,226 | $737,724 | 23 | $737,724 | $1,451,625 | $686,393 |
| 2022 | $10,230,051 | $390,825 | $917,329 | $892,824 | 20 | $892,824 | $318,222 | $732,901 |
| 2021 | $10,767,086 | $1,934,633 | $658,051 | $623,896 | 20 | $630,646 | $1,476,157 | $885,174 |
| 2020 | $9,486,515 | $1,780,649 | $496,597 | $474,803 | 20 | — | $1,224,540 | $623,840 |
| 2019 | $8,187,902 | $409,554 | $623,880 | $546,459 | 20 | — | $351,842 | $559,367 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fry Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $702K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated vision is to create lasting impact through financial support and by connecting people, ideas, and resources. Its website describes a focus on developing leadership skills among students and assisting disadvantaged communities and organizations focused on education, wellness, reducing barriers, and community building. It also describes partnerships with educational institutions in Newfoundland and Labrador, including support for scholarships and programs in leadership, service learning, and entrepreneurship.
The foundation’s website says it directed funds to organizations demonstrating strong management, fiscal accountability, and tax compliance. It required supported charities to be registered or to maintain status as a hospital, university, school, or community.
Grantmaking
In its 2025 filing, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $11,728,162. Grant amounts ranged from $1,414 to $6,077,712, with a median of $16,968. Among the largest reported grants were $6,077,712 to Fidelity Charity - MD, $3,433,379 to RBC Donor Advised Fund, and $670,382 to Fidelity Charity - Fry Cronin, each for general purposes. Other grants included $288,812 to Memorial University for scholarships, leadership awards, and women’s and immigrant programs; $100,000 to Girls Inc of Santa Fe for teenage girls’ leadership development; and $25,000 to an individual recipient in Vero Beach for scholarships. An individual recipient describes its work as mentoring and tutoring at-risk youth and providing athletic training.
The foundation stated on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul J Burt as president; Marlene D Fry and Darryl D Fry as chairmen; Marie Burt as vice president; Diana M Cronin as secretary; James P Cronin as treasurer; and Judy Repple, J April Lee, Gerry Repple, and Cheryl E Fry as trustees. The foundation’s website says Darryl and Marlene Fry retired from the foundation in 2025.
The Fry Family Foundation is led by Paul J. Burt, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul J. Burt
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Darryl D. Fry
Chairman
Co-Chairman of Board → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Marlene D. Fry
Chairman
Co-Chairman of Board → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cheryl E. Fry
Trustee
Senior Trustee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gerry Repple
Trustee
Senior Trustee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
J. April Lee
Trustee
Senior Trustee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Judy Repple
Trustee
Senior Trustee → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Erin Burt
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Griffin Ferguson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Max Ferguson- Jr Trustee
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Saige Ferguson - Jr Trustee
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Diana M. Cronin
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James P. Cronin
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Marie Burt
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Fry Family Foundation
How much does The Fry Family Foundation give each year?
The Fry Family Foundation gave $11.7M across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $695K across 26 grants.
What is The Fry Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fry Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $16,968, and its average grant was $488,673, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fry Family Foundation that year got $2.2M on average.
Where does The Fry Family Foundation give grants?
The Fry Family Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Covington, KY (4 grants).
Does The Fry Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of The Fry Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fry Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fry Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fidelity Charity - MD ($6,077,712), RBC Donor Advised Fund ($3,433,379) and Fidelity Charity - Fry Cronin ($670,382), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Fry Family Foundation?
The Fry Family Foundation reported $21K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $702K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fry Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated vision is to create lasting impact through financial support and by connecting people, ideas, and resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fry Family Foundation?
The Fry Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check fryfamilyfoundation.com for any change to that policy.
What is The Fry Family Foundation's EIN?
The Fry Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3515940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Fry Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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