What We Fund

The Charles A. Frueauff Foundation is committed to assisting in areas we feel can make the most profound impact today and tomorrow – focusing on education, human services and health-related causes around the country. CAFF is dedicated and honored to support those on the front lines, working to address the needs of their neighbors and communities.

Education

Our commitment to educating future generations has always been a primary area of focus for CAFF. Since our first grant to Columbia University in 1951, CAFF has continually supported a number of private four-year colleges and universities around the country.

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Health

Maintaining the physical health and well-being of all our citizens is one of the most prevalent challenges of our day. Our belief in the fundamental right to quality of life for all people drives our continued dedication to support a variety of worthy health-related initiatives.

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Human Services

Of the original five agencies receiving awards from CAFF, four were human service organizations. The enormous problems facing America’s young people, the economic conditions in cities, and the numerous issues confronting families are all topics of concern to the Foundation.

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‘Despite the enormous wealth in the U.S., our child poverty rate is among the highest in the developed world. In 2005, 19% of children were poor.’

Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2007 Kids Count Data Book

‘28% of insured people with disabilities reported needing particular therapies, equipment, or medications that were not covered by their health plans, compared to 7% of those without disabilities.’

DREDF, Disability Healthcare Access Brief

‘Up to 24 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder) in the U.S.’

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders

‘95% of America’s Biggest Cities and 88% of smaller cities, suffer from gang-related crime. Up to 90% of gang members are juveniles.’

American Bar Association

‘Approximately 93,000 youth are held in juvenile justice facilities across the U.S. 70% of these youth are held in state-funded, post-adjudication, residential facilities at an average of $240.99 per day per youth.’

Justice Policy Institute

WHAT WE FUND

"Is the rich world aware of how four billion of the six billion live? If we were aware, we would want to help out ..." - Bill Gates

Education

Health

Human Services