Searle Freedom Trust — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Searle Freedom Trust is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin with $22.4M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$22.4Mtotal assets

1999IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Searle Freedom Trust has awarded

40 grantees · $16.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

George Mason University Foundation $1.5M
State Policy Network $1.3M
American Enterprise Institute $1M
Foundation For Government Accountability $800K
Pacific Legal Foundation $700K
Reason Foundation $655K
Federalist Society For Law And Public Policy Studies $589K
Texas Public Policy Foundation $550K
Center For Environmental Accountability $500K
Manhattan Institute For Policy Research Inc $500K
Tax Foundation $500K
Cato Institute $400K
Competitive Enterprise Institute $400K
The Heritage Foundation $400K
New Civil Liberties Alliance $400K
Institute For Justice $350K
Defense Of Freedom Institute $350K
Property And Environment Research Center $325K
Philanthropy Roundtable $300K
National Taxpayers Union Foundation $300K
America First Policy Institute $300K
Franklin News Foundation $300K
Vmts Education Inc $300K
Committee To Unleash Prosperity $275K
Ricochet Productions $250K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2020$22.2M
FY2021$24.1M
FY2022$24.4M
FY2023$20M

About Searle Freedom Trust

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersMadison, Wisconsin
EIN367244615
IRS ruling1999

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Searle Freedom Trust?

Searle Freedom Trust is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin with $22.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Searle Freedom Trust fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Searle Freedom Trust?

Searle Freedom Trust's EIN is 367244615. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Searle Freedom Trust?

Private foundations like Searle Freedom Trust typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Searle Freedom Trust. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.