W Boyd and Emily Montague Frey (Smith)
W Boyd and Emily Montague Frey (Smith) is a private foundation, based in Cordova, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $439K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $121K. Net investment income was $101K.
W Boyd and Emily Montague Frey (Smith) at a glance
In short: W Boyd and Emily Montague Frey (Smith) gave $121K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $121,000
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,500
- +44.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,500
- Total assets
- $439,171
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who W Boyd and Emily Montague Frey (Smith) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Timothy International ($100K). Together the top 2 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How W Boyd and Emily Montague Frey (Smith) gives
- Giving grew 476% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 414% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2022) to $136K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy International Cordova, TN | Financial Support for International Mission Trips | $100,000 |
| Campus Christian Fellowship Kirksville, MO | Support for campus ministry and housing assistance program for international students attending truman state university | $21,000 |
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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 | $439,171 | $102,657 | $140,492 | $121,000 | 2 | $122,448 | $100,949 | $29,558 |
| 2024 | $477,006 | $77,333 | $129,154 | $126,000 | 3 | $127,448 | $75,627 | $32,072 |
| 2023 | $528,827 | $40,050 | $122,553 | $119,000 | 2 | $120,428 | $38,365 | $31,624 |
| 2022 | $611,330 | $32,402 | $25,291 | $21,000 | 1 | $22,097 | $31,048 | $33,582 |
| 2021 | $604,219 | $94,884 | $138,278 | $135,500 | 2 | $136,497 | $93,628 | $40,273 |
| 2020 | $647,613 | $13,026 | $24,882 | $22,000 | 3 | — | $14,032 | $31,839 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W Boyd and Emily Montague Frey (Smith) reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
W Boyd and Emily Montague Frey (Smith)'s 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen King Riney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2025)
Brenda Barnes
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2025)
Jane Pepper
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Ellen King Riney (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about W Boyd and Emily Montague Frey (Smith)
How much does W Boyd and Emily Montague Frey (Smith) give each year?
W Boyd and Emily Montague Frey (Smith) gave $121K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $126K across 3 grants.
How large is W Boyd and Emily Montague Frey (Smith)?
W Boyd and Emily Montague Frey (Smith) reported $439K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does W Boyd and Emily Montague Frey (Smith) operate?
W Boyd and Emily Montague Frey (Smith) has awarded grants in Colorado, Missouri, Tennessee.
What is W Boyd and Emily Montague Frey (Smith)'s EIN?
W Boyd and Emily Montague Frey (Smith)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7254961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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