Frankel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frankel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Prescott, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $833,000 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$833,000
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees96%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,025 the year before.
96% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 88 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $15,025 | 2 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $833,000 | 51 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Frankel Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Frankel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 18 | $291,500 |
| Oregon | 2 | $160,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $150,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $60,000 |
| Illinois | 9 | $45,000 |
| New York | 4 | $37,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $18,500 |
| Maine | 2 | $15,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hand in Hand American Friends of Cntr for Jewish-A | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Stand | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Kino Border Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Indigenous Educational Network of Turtle Island | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott | General & Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Global Health Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Prescott Animal Park Association | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Launch Pad Teen Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| Central Arizona Land Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Concern Worldwide U S Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hyde School | Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Nijc NFP | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc | Science and Democracy program | $10,000 |
| United States Association for Unhcr | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Usahello | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Womens Refugee Commission Inc | Annual Luncheon fund | $10,000 |
| Prescott Farmers Market Inc | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| J Street Education Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Adopt-A-Native-Elder | General & Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Coalition for Compassion and Justice | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gracia Inc NFP | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Arizona Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Prescott Film Society | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Prescott Meals on Wheels | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tucson Jewish Community Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| University of Maine Foundation | scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Wayne State University | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Arizona | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Creighton University | School of Nursing Scholarship Fund | $3,000 |
| Cure Violence Global | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Northern Arizona University Fdn Inc | KNAU Public Radio | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leigh Ann Frankel
- Matt Frankel
- Mimi Frankel
- Jennie Wolfe
Questions people ask
Does Frankel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frankel Family Foundation give?
$833,000 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Frankel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Leigh Ann Frankel (Dir, Pres), Matt Frankel (Treas, VP, Dir), Mimi Frankel (Dir) and Jennie Wolfe (Dir).
What does Frankel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.