Daily Featured Foundation - 1/4/2026

1/4/2026

Here is today’s featured foundation.

Frey Foundation

Website: https://freyfdn.org/

Mission & Purpose: To invest in the future of West and Northern Michigan. The foundation seeks to build communities that are creative, connected, and thriving, with a special focus on children and families, community arts, and the environment.

Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is focused on Kent, Lake, Mason, Manistee, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, and Wexford counties in Michigan. They accept Letters of Inquiry (LOI) on a rolling basis. They prioritize projects that leverage other funding sources and demonstrate strong collaboration. Their key areas include Early Childhood, Affordable Housing, and Environmental Stewardship.

Featured Opportunity: The foundation is a strong supporter of "Capital Projects" in their target counties. They frequently provide capital campaign funding for community centers, libraries, and parks, often requiring a match to encourage broad community support.

Recommendation: A nonprofit in Grand Rapids or the surrounding rural counties that is launching a capital campaign for a new facility or a major renovation.