FRED SAYS
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Funds programs related to HIV initiatives, supporting various health organizations and community programs in Chicago, Illinois.
FRED SAYS has 24 grants on file funding 15 organizations. Giving decreased from $225,000 in 2024 to $81,600 in 2025. Reported assets: $1,145,035.
Total Assets
$1,145,035
Grants (Last Year)
$81,600
Total Grants on File
24
Recipients Funded
15
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,600 | 5 | $16,320 |
| 2024 | $225,000 | 11 | $20,455 |
| 2023 | $250,833 | 8 | $31,354 |
Top Grant Recipients
CHICAGO, IL
Chicago, IL
PHILADELPHIA, PA
LOS ANGELES, CA
HOMEWOOD, AL
WASHINGTON, DC
Birmingham, AL
Showing top 10 of 24 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 3 filing years)
ZACH STAFFORD
BOARD MEMBER
JOHN GAROFALO
BOARD MEMBER
BABAFEMI O TAIWO
BOARD MEMBER
BRAD GERBER
BOARD MEMBER
CHRISTINA GAROFALO BONIFACIO
SECRETARY
LISA KUHNS
TREASURER
ROBERT GAROFALO
PRESIDENT
IRS Filing History
FRED SAYS has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 3 years, spanning 2023 to 2025.
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