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Arthur J Freese Foundation

  • Brooklyn, OH
  • Tax-exempt since July 1980
  • EIN: 34-6619574

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Non-exempt charitable trusts.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$42.4k (2025)

Expenses
$99.8k (2025)

Total Assets
$766k (2025)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2025)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2025

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2025

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$42,417
Expenses
$99,837
Net Income
-$57,420
Net Assets
$766,018
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $13,427
31.7%
Sales of Assets $28,974
68.3%
Other Income $16
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $91,175
91.3%
Compensation of Officers* $9,138
9.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $766,018
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $766,018
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Keybank N A (Trustee) $9,138 $0
Fred Smith (Advisor) $0 $0
E Richard Hottenroth (Advisor) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 8, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$76,920
Expenses
$99,798
Net Income
-$22,878
Net Assets
$823,437
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $14,503
18.9%
Sales of Assets $60,985
79.3%
Other Income $1,432
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $93,033
93.2%
Compensation of Officers* $8,880
8.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $823,437
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $823,437
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Keybank N A (Trustee) $8,880 $0
Fred Smith (Advisor) $0 $0
E Richard Hottenroth (Advisor) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 5, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$7,916
Expenses
$109,244
Net Income
-$117,160
Net Assets
$846,313
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $14,378
Sales of Assets -$22,336
Other Income $42
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $100,451
92.0%
Compensation of Officers* $9,112
8.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $846,313
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $846,313
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Keybank N A (Trustee) $9,112 $0
Fred Smith (Advisor) $0 $0
E Richard Hottenroth (Advisor) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 7, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$124,269
Expenses
$132,466
Net Income
-$8,197
Net Assets
$963,473
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $10,223
8.2%
Sales of Assets $114,046
91.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $121,902
92.0%
Compensation of Officers* $10,729
8.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $963,473
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $963,473
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Keybank N A (Trustee) $10,729 $0
Fred Smith (Advisor) $0 $0
E Richard Hottenroth (Advisor) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 1, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$102,813
Expenses
$119,547
Net Income
-$16,734
Net Assets
$971,671
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $10,349
10.1%
Sales of Assets $92,464
89.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $110,004
92.0%
Compensation of Officers* $11,013
9.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $971,671
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $971,671
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Keybank N A (Trustee) $11,013 $0
Fred Smith (Advisor) $0 $0
E Richard Hottenroth (Advisor) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on April 27, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$63,383
Expenses
$126,350
Net Income
-$62,967
Net Assets
$988,403
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $17,559
27.7%
Sales of Assets $44,902
70.8%
Other Income $922
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $117,342
92.9%
Compensation of Officers* $10,546
8.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $988,403
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $988,403

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$115,875
Expenses
$166,008
Net Income
-$281,883
Net Assets
$1,305,544
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $31,208
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $153,332
92.4%
Compensation of Officers* $13,446
8.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,305,544
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,305,544

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$190,078
Expenses
$186,735
Net Income
$3,343
Net Assets
$1,587,427
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $38,179
20.1%
Sales of Assets $151,899
79.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $173,085
92.7%
Compensation of Officers* $15,077
8.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,587,427
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,587,427

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$227,178
Expenses
$167,115
Net Income
$60,063
Net Assets
$1,584,085
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $40,892
18.0%
Sales of Assets $186,286
82.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $153,465
91.8%
Compensation of Officers* $15,173
9.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,584,085
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,584,085

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$192,778
Expenses
$115,996
Net Income
$76,782
Net Assets
$1,524,022
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $38,000
19.7%
Sales of Assets $154,219
80.0%
Other Income $559
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $105,173
90.7%
Compensation of Officers* $14,430
12.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,524,022
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,524,022

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$70,200
Expenses
$109,663
Net Income
-$39,463
Net Assets
$1,447,241
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $34,915
49.7%
Sales of Assets $35,285
50.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $97,592
89.0%
Compensation of Officers* $13,985
12.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,447,241
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,447,241

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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