Walter Henry Freygang Foundation
The Walter Henry Freygang Foundation is a private foundation based in Akron, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, and the foundation states that it contributes only to preselected organizations.
Walter Henry Freygang Foundation at a glance
In short: Walter Henry Freygang Foundation gave $735K across 86 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state New Jersey. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $735,000
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 86
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,547
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,310
- Total assets
- $6,105,542
- -1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (13 of 86, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (26% 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 Walter Henry Freygang 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: 2794 Forest View Drive, Akron, OH 44333
Phone: (330) 867-7406
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walter Henry Freygang Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stevens Institute of Technology ($51K). Together the top 10 received $248K.
Grant Size Distribution
418 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 417 grants of 418 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey (26%), Ohio (16%), New York (11%), Massachusetts (8%), and California (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 86 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Walter Henry Freygang Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 86 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $640K (2021) to $735K (2025). In 2025 it made 86 grants totaling $735K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | Support Higher Education | $50,680 |
| Akron Children's Hospital Medical Center Akron, OH | General Support | $31,030 |
| Mobile Meals Inc Ravenna, OH | Meal SV for Needy | $25,850 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General Support | $25,850 |
| Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels Westwood, NJ | General Support | $22,390 |
| Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI | Education | $19,680 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | Education | $19,680 |
| Wnet Group New York, NY | Support Public Broadcasting | $18,630 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation Albuquerque, NM | General Support | $17,730 |
| Guide Dog Fnd for the Blind Smithtown, NY | Guide Dogs for Visually Impaired | $16,970 |
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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 | $6,105,542 | $775,078 | $876,697 | $735,000 | 86 | $764,878 | $675,184 | $744,926 |
| 2024 | $6,207,161 | $1,199,829 | $798,134 | $700,000 | 83 | $722,915 | $1,127,399 | $656,520 |
| 2023 | $5,805,466 | $534,711 | $846,421 | $735,000 | 85 | $753,669 | $442,666 | $632,463 |
| 2022 | $6,117,176 | $544,550 | $789,644 | $703,710 | 82 | $705,886 | $491,810 | $680,607 |
| 2021 | $6,362,270 | $1,279,724 | $703,204 | $640,110 | 82 | — | $1,224,326 | $642,287 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter Henry Freygang Foundation reported a distributable amount of $745K 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 show support for organizations in areas including education, health care, meals for people in need, disability services, and public broadcasting.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms: Worcester Polytechnic Institute says it advances STEM education, projects, and research; Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels says it delivers meals to people unable to shop or cook because of age or physical disability; and Camp Acorn says it provides therapeutic and instructional programs for disabled individuals. These are the grantees’ missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 86 grants totaling $735,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,680, with a median of $7,310. Among the largest grants were $50,680 to Stevens Institute of Technology for higher-education support; $31,030 to Akron Children’s Hospital Medical Center for general support; $25,850 to Mobile Meals Inc for meal service for people in need; and $25,850 to Shriners Hospitals for Children for general support. Other grants included $22,390 to Pascack Valley Meals on Wheels, $19,680 each to Rhode Island School of Design and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and $18,630 to WNET Group for public-broadcasting support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Antje Freygang, Edward Drennan, James Drennan, and Marley Freygang as trustees; Dale G Freygang as president and treasurer; Katherine A Freygang as vice president; and Steven Freygang as secretary.
Walter Henry Freygang Foundation is led by Dale G. Freygang, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; 4 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dale G. Freygang
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$150 (2023) → $150 (2025)
Edward Drennan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$150 (2023) → $150 (2025)
James Drennan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$150 (2023) → $150 (2025)
Marley Freygang
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$150 (2025)
Antje Freygang
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Freygang
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$150 (2023) → $0 (2025)
Katherine A. Freygang
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: W. Nicholas F. Freygang (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $150, to Dale G Freygang (Pres/Treas). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Walter Henry Freygang Foundation
How much does Walter Henry Freygang Foundation give each year?
Walter Henry Freygang Foundation gave $735K across 86 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $700K across 83 grants.
What is Walter Henry Freygang Foundation's typical grant size?
Walter Henry Freygang Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,310, and its average grant was $8,547, across 86 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Walter Henry Freygang Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Walter Henry Freygang Foundation give grants?
Walter Henry Freygang Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (16%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Akron, OH (5 grants), Seattle, WA (4 grants) and Westwood, NJ (3 grants).
Does Walter Henry Freygang Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Walter Henry Freygang Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (58 of 86) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are Walter Henry Freygang Foundation's largest grantees?
Walter Henry Freygang Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Stevens Institute of Technology ($50,680), Akron Children's Hospital Medical Center ($31,030) and Mobile Meals Inc ($25,850), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Walter Henry Freygang Foundation?
Walter Henry Freygang Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $765K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $745K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Walter Henry Freygang Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in areas including education, health care, meals for people in need, disability services, and public broadcasting. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter Henry Freygang 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 Walter Henry Freygang Foundation's EIN?
Walter Henry Freygang Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6027952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Walter Henry Freygang 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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