Frankel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frankel Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $313,250 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$313,250
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$8.8 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $309,060 the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $240,550 | 52 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $309,060 | 46 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $313,250 | 49 | $8.8 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 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | $240,750 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $34,000 |
| Idaho | 4 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Federation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Voter Partcipation Center | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Kqed | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Opera | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| CPMC Foundation | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unristricted | $10,000 |
| Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Marin Food Bank | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Smuin Ballet | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Mission Graduates | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Compass Family Services | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initative | Unristricted | $5,000 |
| Florence Project | Unristricted | $5,000 |
| Kidpower International | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Raices | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Way of the Bay Area | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Northern California | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camp Tawonga | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Arc of San Francisco | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Community Library | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Contemporary Jewish Museum | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Urban Forest | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Higher Ground | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of San Francisco | Unristricted | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| KDFC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas L Frankel
- David C Frankel
- Ellen L Frankel
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?
$313,250 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Frankel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas L Frankel (President), David C Frankel (Director) and Ellen L Frankel (Secretary / Treasurer).
What does Frankel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and human services.