Freedom Of Spirit Fund
The site freedomofspiritfund.org is the foundation's official website and describes the Freedom of Spirit Fund, a US private charitable foundation funded by the Fetzer Global Trust. The site lists leadership (Robert F. Lehman, Jay A. Fishman, John B. Lehman, Eric J. Fishman), a Troy, MI address, and contact email [email protected].
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charities (especially Michigan-based) with capacity for multi‑tens- or hundreds-of-thousands-dollar general operating grants, especially in education, cultural heritage, or health.
Good Fit
- • Located in Michigan or demonstrably serving Michigan communities.
- • Organizational size and fiscal capacity to absorb large unrestricted or general operating grants.
- • Work that aligns with education, cultural heritage, or health institutions.
- • Existing institutional profile (university, museum, clinic) or board-level connections.
Geography
Giving is heavily Michigan‑focused (about 85% of 2024 dollars went to Michigan) though grants touched four states in the latest year, indicating a mainly in‑state footprint.
Recipient Variety
Six distinct recipients were funded in the latest year and the fund has supported multiple different organizations across three years, but one large grant accounted for a large single share of dollars in 2024.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows many new recipients in 2024 (five new grantees), but the foundation publicly states it funds preselected organizations, suggesting entry is possible but likely relationship- or invitation-driven rather than open solicitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
