The Carl M. Freeman Foundation, established in 1960, has a long history of supporting nonprofit organizations - both large and small.  We hope this historic timeline will give you new perspective on where we began - and how we continue to make an impact on our communities today:

1960s

• The Carl M. Freeman Foundation was established by Carl and Virginia Freeman. 
• Carl and Virginia Freeman become members of the Society of Patrons at the Hebrew Academy of Washington. 
• Carl M. Freeman served as President of the Board of Directors for Montgomery General Hospital. 
• Carl M. Freeman gives one of the leading gifts required to build The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

1970s

• Carl M. Freeman headed the Montgomery County Red Cross membership drive for two consecutive years.
• Carl M. Freeman is named Chair of the Rockville Arts Foundation.
• Carl M. Freeman served as Chairman of the Trustees of the United Jewish Endowment Fund of the United Jewish Appeal of Greater Washington.
• Carl M. Freeman and the Foundation are honored for support of the Corcoran Gallery of Art. 

1980s

• Carl M. Freeman leads effort to bring Placido Domingo to the Washington National Opera, a favorite charity of the Freeman Family.
• Carl M. Freeman serves as the Membership Campaign Chairman for The Treatment Center.
• The Kennedy Center names Carl M. Freeman a Distinguished Benefactor of the Performing Arts, recognizing a gift of $1 million.
• Carl M. Freeman receives the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington 1988 Founders Award for enriching the quality of life in the Washington Metro area through leadership and support of the cultural committee.
• The first Sea Colony Make-A-Wish Triathlon was hosted in Bethany Beach, Delaware in 1983. 

1990s

• Through the I Have A Dream Foundation, Carl M. Freeman pledges to send a group of seventh graders to college upon their high school graduation.
• The Foundation founders expand the Foundation Board to include family members. Joshua M. Freeman later becomes Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
• The Foundation becomes the beneficiary of the Charitable Lead Annuity Trust whereby the Foundation receives funding from ground lease rentals at Sea Colony in Bethany Beach, Delaware.
• The Foundation Board expands to include community leaders in addition to Freeman family members.

2000s

• The FACES (Freeman Foundation Assists Communities with Extra Support) Grant program was launched in Sussex County, Delaware to support organizations often overlooked by larger funders.
• Olney Boys and Girls Community Sports Association opens Freeman Fields as a result of Carl M. Freeman Foundation funding.
• The Foundation joins a prominent group of Washington executives in the formation of Venture Philanthropy Partners with a $1 million commitment.
• The Foundation achieves cumulative contributions to UJA since inception of over $2 million.
• The Foundation holds the first annual Freeman Foundation Golf Tournament at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club in Ocean View, Delaware.
• The FACES Grant Program is expanded to Montgomery and Anne Arundel Counties, Maryland.
• The Foundation begins hosting the annual Free Theatre at the Beach Festival at The Village at Bear Trap Dunes in Ocean View, Delaware.
• The Foundation expands to include professional team members.
• The Foundation awards a $100,000 Opportunity Grant to Hospice Caring to construct an additional wing onto The Cottage.
• Michelle DiFebo Freeman becomes Chairman of the Board of Trustees following the tragic loss of Joshua M. Freeman in December of 2006.
• The Foundation gives $2 million to the Landon School to help construct the Joshua M. Freeman Center for Athletic Achievement.
• The Foundation expands its grant making efforts into Talbot and Worcester Counties in Maryland and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.
• The Foundation moves into its first independent office space.
• The Foundation gives $260,000 Joshua M. Freeman Tribute Grant to PROJECT CHANGE in honor and memory of Josh Freeman.