Carl M. Freeman Foundation
Giving Grants & Guidance since 1960
Support, Promote, & Innovative
Established in 1960, the Carl M. Freeman Foundation commits its time, talent and treasure to facilitate, support and promote innovative community-based leadership and giving. We seek to honor our founders’ legacies and passions by endorsing excellence and leveraging resources. Generally, we limit donations to communities where the customers, employees, and vendors of Carl M. Freeman Companies work, live, and play.
Investments in our Communities
The Carl M. Freeman Foundation, established in 1960, has a long history of supporting nonprofit organizations — both large and small.
$62,199,405
Total grants and commitments since 1960
1,196
Total number of organizations given to since 1960
$5,119,384 given in 2025
$3,691,560
Given to 23 organizations that support the arts.
$164,240
Given to 15 organizations that support athletics.
$155,000
Given to 3 organizations that support cultural heritage.
$322,000
Given to 32 organizations that support education.
$41,500
Given to 8 organizations to support environmental efforts.
$150,500
Given to 22 organizations to support healthcare.
$45,000
Given to 2 organization that supports disaster relief.
$501,024
Given to 54 organizations that support human services.
$19,000
Given to 3 organizations that support social justice.
