FREDRIKSON & BYRON FOUNDATION

EIN: 237401456 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Total Revenue
$1,002,723
Total Expenses
$897,600
Total Assets
$183,367
Net Assets
$-43,633
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
JOHN S PARZYCH
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

FREDRIKSON & BYRON FOUNDATION, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $898K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

FREDRIKSON & BYRON IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE COMMUNITIES WHERE WE LIVE AND WORK. THE FREDRIKSON & BYRON FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT OUR ATTORNEYS' PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS AND VOLUNTEER WORK IN OUR COMMUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES ITS GRANT MAKING IN AREAS WHERE WE BELIEVE WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO LAW SCHOOLS; INVESTS IN PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP OUR COMMUNITY'S HUMAN CAPITAL; WORKS TO AMELIORATE THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF CRIME; AND STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY AND ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO DONATES TO ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE WE HAVE OFFICES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,002,698
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $25
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,002,723

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $868,700
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $868,700
Other Expenses $28,900
TOTAL EXPENSES $897,600

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,002,723 $812,724 +0.2%
Expenses $897,600 $918,375 0.0%
Net Income $105,123 $-105,651 -2.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
9

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN S PARZYCH PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA M AGRIMONTI TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY S PONTIUS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN R TOZER VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE SNOW-SAMANANT SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEAH HUYSER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,002,723 $897,600 $183,367 $105,123
2024 $812,724 $918,375 $185,744 $-105,651
2023 $823,739 $725,775 $241,395 $97,964
2022 $733,298 $644,225 $173,931 $89,073
2021 $629,629 $621,375 $84,858 $8,254
2020 $609,693 $610,450 $146,604 $-757
2019 $557,722 $624,820 $77,361 $-67,098
2018 $591,048 $593,469 $144,459 $-2,421
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