The Frye Foundation
The Frye Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Idaho, Illinois, and Washington.
The Frye Foundation at a glance
In short: The Frye Foundation gave $216K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $216,168
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,617
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $3,584,921
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Frye Foundation
- 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: 1000 Second Avenue 3400, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (425) 653-1664
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frye Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cauze Charitable Fund ($103K). Together the top 10 received $216K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 36 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Idaho (61%) and Illinois (21%), followed by Washington (9%), Pennsylvania (5%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Frye Foundation gives
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $216K (2024) to $336K (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $216K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cauze Charitable Fund Boise, ID | To Support Exempt Organization | $102,500 |
| NPH USA ( FKA Friends of the Orphans) Chicago, IL | To Support Exempt Organization | $45,000 |
| ONE4ALL Cahritable Fund Boise, ID | To Support Exempt Organizations | $30,000 |
| Seattle Children's Seattle, WA | To Support Exempt Organization | $10,500 |
| Hope International Lancaster, PA | To Support Exempt Organization | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | To Support Exempt Organization | $5,000 |
| Benjamin Fund Miami, FL | To Support Exempt Organization | $5,000 |
| Issaquah Lacrosse Club Issaquah, WA | To Support Exempt Organization | $3,080 |
| Samuel and Althea Stroum Jewish Community Center of Greater Seattle Mercer Island, WA | To Support Exempt Organization | $2,588 |
| Whidbey Island Center Langley, WA | To Support Exempt Organization | $2,500 |
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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 | $3,584,921 | $196,298 | $241,207 | $216,168 | 10 | $219,953 | $187,984 | $218,190 |
| 2023 | $3,628,199 | $220,026 | $269,297 | $244,138 | 12 | $248,781 | $202,322 | $202,350 |
| 2022 | $3,677,470 | $-145,098 | $336,177 | $307,456 | 11 | $313,111 | $96,708 | $223,510 |
| 2021 | $4,158,745 | $222,877 | $318,383 | $292,195 | 2 | $296,536 | $203,864 | $252,037 |
| 2020 | $4,254,251 | $135,415 | $358,249 | $336,000 | 1 | — | $117,925 | $228,750 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frye Foundation reported a distributable amount of $218K 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 included support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Cauce Charitable Fund describes its mission as facilitating charitable giving through individual accounts and social media; the National Multiple Sclerosis Society says it seeks to cure MS and empower people affected by MS; and Issaquah Lacrosse Club describes serving youth lacrosse players through coaching, equipment, and related support.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $216,168 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $102,500, with a median grant of $7,500. Its largest grants went to Cauce Charitable Fund ($102,500), NPH USA ($45,000), and One4All Charitable Fund ($30,000). Other grants included $10,500 to Seattle Children’s and $10,000 to Hope International.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda Frye as president, Douglas P Frye as vice president, and Elisabeth A Williams as treasurer and secretary.
The Frye Foundation is led by Linda Frye, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Frye
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas P. Frye
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisabeth A. Williams
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Frye Foundation
How much does The Frye Foundation give each year?
The Frye Foundation gave $216K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $244K across 12 grants.
What is The Frye Foundation's typical grant size?
The Frye Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $21,617, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Frye Foundation give grants?
The Frye Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (21%) and Washington (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (2 grants).
Who are The Frye Foundation's largest grantees?
The Frye Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cauze Charitable Fund ($102,500), NPH USA ( FKA Friends of the Orphans) ($45,000) and ONE4ALL Cahritable Fund ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Frye Foundation?
The Frye Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $220K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $218K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Frye Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Frye Foundation?
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 Frye Foundation's EIN?
The Frye Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3468675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Frye 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Frye Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-frye-foundation-morg_15831cf38b2c429e81375874ef81a6a7
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