Charles A. Frueauff Foundation

Improving the lives of those in need

Overview

The Charles A. Frueauff Foundation (CAFF) was founded in 1950 by the Last Will and Testament of Charles A. Frueauff a successful New York attorney who gave his time and resources to many New York charitable organizations. Harry Day Frueauff brother of Charles was the Foundation's first president. In the early 1970's Harry Day Frueauff Jr. became the third Foundation president. His leadership not only helped increase the Foundation's resources but also broadened its grant making strategies. Foundation assets increased sevenfold and the average grant increased from $5000 to $25000. David A. Frueauff grandnephew of Charles was elected fifth president in 1996. In its 60 years of existence the Foundation has made grants in excess of $130 million to more than 650 agencies and institutions.