APPENDIX II

Frey Foundation (Minnesota): A Story of a Journey from Charity to Systems Change Engagement by Terri Barreiro

The Frey Foundation was formed in 1997 after the sale of a family-owned company. This small family foundation engages three generations in its philanthropic decisions. Jim Frey is the part-time staff person and also a member of the Board of Trustees. On June 25, 2010 Jim told the story of the foundation’s systems change engagement to Terri Barreiro, Executive-in-Residence and member of the Philanthropy and Public Policy Initiative team at the Humphrey Institute’s Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership.

The mission of Frey Foundation and its affiliate philanthropies is to be a catalyst in strengthening its community through ...

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