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Freelands Foundation

Reno, Nevada  ·  EIN 473819627  ·  Private foundation

Freelands Foundation is a Nevada-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.7M in annual giving against $97.1M in assets. This page documents the 149 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Freelands Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$97.1M
Total assets
149
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Freelands Foundation funds

Freelands Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, education, environment & conservation, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationHousing & HomelessnessYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, women girls, youth pop.

black communitieschildrenfamilieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Freelands Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
A-n the Artists Information Company
EMERGENCY GRANT TO FUND GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING SEVERE HARDSHIP AS A RESULT OF THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC
$1.8M2020
Creative Scotland
EMERGENCY GRANT TO FUND GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING SEVERE HARDSHIP AS A RESULT OF THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC
$1.2M2020
Arts Council of Wales
EMERGENCY GRANT TO FUND GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING SEVERE HARDSHIP AS A RESULT OF THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC
$608K2020
Turner Contemporary
GRANT TO SUPPORT PARTICIPATION IN THE SECOND STAGE OF THE FREELANDS AWARD APPLICATION PROCESS
$431K2023
Arts Council England
PART OF A NATIONAL NETWORK OF 8 CREATIVITY COLLABORATIVES PILOT: TEACHING FOR CREATIVITY, ESTABLISHED TO EXPLORE AND TEST APPROACHES TO EMBE
$412K2023
The Public Catalogue Foundation (art Uk)
GRANT TO SUPPORT ART UK'S SUPERPOWER OF LOOKING PROJECT
$374K2023
Iniva
THE GRANT SHALL BE USED TO FUND THREE KEY AREAS OF THE GRANTEE'S WORK OVER A THREE AND A HALF YEAR PERIOD ENDING IN 2024. THESE THREE AREAS
$298K2024
Public Catalogue Foundation Aka Art Uk
GRANT TO SUPPORT ART UK'S SUPERPOWER OF LOOKING PROJECT
$287K2024
Iniva
THE GRANT SHALL BE USED TO FUND THREE KEY AREAS OF THE GRANTEE'S WORK OVER A THREE AND A HALF YEAR PERIOD ENDING IN 2024. THESE THREE AREAS
$285K2023
Dundee Contemporary Arts Ltd
THE GRANTS ARE TO BE USED TO FUND THE WORK OF THE PRINT STUDIO, WHICH PROVIDES OPEN AND AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO EXPERTISE, EQUIPMENT AND COURSE
$268K2023
New Art Exchange
POWER TO CHANGE. 3 YEAR PROJECT TO DEVELOP A SERIES OF PROGRAMMES THAT ENGAGE WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO CREATE LIFE-ENHANCING OPPORTUNITIE
$257K2023
Arts Council England
PART OF A NATIONAL NETWORK OF 8 CREATIVITY COLLABORATIVES PILOT: TEACHING FOR CREATIVITY, ESTABLISHED TO EXPLORE AND TEST APPROACHES TO EMBE
$244K2022
A-n the Artists Information Company
REGRANTING PARTNERSHIP WITH A-N TO PROVIDE SMALL GRANTS TO BLACK, ASIAN, BROWN AND/OR GLOBAL MAJORITY ARTISTS AT EVERY STAGE OF THEIR CAREER
$205K2024
South London Gallery
TO FUND A LONG TERM ART AND EDUCATION PROGRAM, IN WHICH INTERNATIONAL AND BRITISH ARTISTS WILL CREATE ART WORKS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE SCE
$187K2023
Dundee Contemporary Arts Ltd
THE GRANTS ARE TO BE USED TO FUND THE WORK OF THE PRINT STUDIO, WHICH PROVIDES OPEN AND AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO EXPERTISE, EQUIPMENT AND COURSE
$184K2022

Freelands Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$4.7M
2022$2.4M
2023$4.4M
2024$2.8M

How to apply for funding from Freelands Foundation

Freelands Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at freelandsfoundation.co.uk.

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Frequently asked questions about Freelands Foundation

Does Freelands Foundation accept grant applications?
Freelands Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Freelands Foundation fund?
Freelands Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include A-n the Artists Information Company, Creative Scotland, Arts Council of Wales. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Freelands Foundation give in grants?
Freelands Foundation reported $4.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.4M over 149 grants.
Where is Freelands Foundation located?
Freelands Foundation is based in Reno, Nevada. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 473819627.
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About this profile. This page is built from Freelands Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Freelands Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.