Freund Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission appears to focus on health-related initiatives, community service, and educational programs, as evidenced by its funding of organizations such as St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and Black Girl Magic Educational Services. The foundation also shows a commitment to religious and faith-based organizations, as well as women's empowerment nonprofits. It serves a diverse range of recipients across multiple sectors, reflecting a broad philanthropic approach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized nonprofits with a clear local or mission connection to the foundation's past recipients (education, health, religious/community service), able to absorb modest general-support grants and to demonstrate a referral or relationship to the foundation's leadership.
Good Fit
- • Organizational presence or program work tied to Wisconsin or connections to recipients there.
- • Mission in health, education, faith-based, or community service areas similar to prior grantees.
- • Capacity to use unrestricted/general support in the $1K–$10K range.
- • An existing relationship, referral, or prior engagement with the foundation's officers or with previously funded organizations.
- • Track record of fiscal responsibility visible in public filings or through references.
Geography
Grants were distributed across seven states in the latest year, indicating multi-state reach, although a majority of dollars concentrated in Wisconsin (about 54%).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 11 distinct recipients (and 18 in the prior year), so the foundation funds a moderate number of independent organizations, but dollars are fairly concentrated among the top recipients.
New Applicants
The foundation states it funds only preselected organizations and the recent giving pattern is relationship-driven (nine returning recipients in 2023 and only two new grantees), so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry without a referral or relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
