The James and Sarah Fries Foundation
The James and Sarah Fries Foundation is a private foundation, based in Longmont, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.3M.
The James and Sarah Fries Foundation at a glance
In short: The James and Sarah Fries Foundation gave $2.3M across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $2.3M), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,261,062
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $2,261,062
- Median grant
- $2,261,062
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The James and Sarah Fries Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was CDC Foundation ($2.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2021) to $2.3M (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CDC Foundation Atlanta, GA | Education | $2,261,062 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $8 | $2,262,341 | $2,261,062 | 1 | $2,261,062 | — |
| 2022 | $2,204,320 | $35,359 | $1,711 | — | — | — | $34,627 |
| 2021 | $2,586,617 | $34,013 | $302,587 | $300,000 | 1 | $300,000 | $286,229 |
| 2020 | $2,244,942 | $35,369 | $144 | — | — | — | $35,521 |
| 2019 | $1,895,400 | $39,779 | $113 | — | — | — | $39,769 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James and Sarah Fries Foundation is led by Greg Fries, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Greg Fries
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James F. Fries (2019–2021) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 James and Sarah Fries Foundation
How much does The James and Sarah Fries Foundation give each year?
The James and Sarah Fries Foundation gave $2.3M across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James and Sarah Fries Foundation operate?
The James and Sarah Fries Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is The James and Sarah Fries Foundation's EIN?
The James and Sarah Fries Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3131228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 22, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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