Frome Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frome Family Foundation is a private foundation in Costa Mesa, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $829,521 in 66 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$829,521
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$16.2 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was up from $815,334 the year before.
15% of its 2024 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 | $815,334 | 66 | $15.7 million |
| 2024 | $829,521 | 66 | $16.2 million |
How to apply
Frome 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 Frome Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 66 | $829,521 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hoag Hospital Foundation | Medical Research | $60,000 |
| CHOC Childrens Foundation | Medical Research | $60,000 |
| Kidworks | Social Services | $40,000 |
| Illumination Foundation | Social Services | $30,000 |
| Casa Teresa | Social Services | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics OC | Social Services | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Orange County | Social Services | $25,000 |
| Orangewood Foundation | Social Services | $20,000 |
| Cure Duchenne | Medical Research | $20,000 |
| Miracles For Kids | Social Services | $19,500 |
| Goodwill of OC | Social Services | $19,500 |
| Serving People in Need SPIN | Social Services | $15,000 |
| Mater Dei High School | Educational | $15,000 |
| OC Ronald McDonald House | Social Services | $15,000 |
| The Wooden Floor | Social Services | $15,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | Social Services | $15,000 |
| Mission San Juan Capistrano Foundat | Preservation | $15,000 |
| Servite High School | Educational | $15,000 |
| Childhelp | Social Services | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of OC | Social Services | $15,000 |
| Hope Builders | Social Services | $15,000 |
| Olive Crest | Social Services | $14,500 |
| Tilly's Life Center | Social Services | $10,521 |
| Human Options | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Laura's House | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Save Our Youth SOY | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Irrelevant Week | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Disabled Sports - Eastern Sierra | Social Services | $10,000 |
| THINK Together | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Philharmonic Society of Orange Coun | Arts | $10,000 |
| Sierra Classic Theater | Arts | $10,000 |
| Homeaid OC | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Scholars Hope Foundation | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Heart of Jesus Retreat CenterSister | Social Services | $10,000 |
| OC United Way | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Eastern Sierra Arts Alliance | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Providence St Joseph Hosp Foundatio | Medical Research | $10,000 |
| Family Assistance Ministries | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Healdsburg Forever | Social Services | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stan Frome
- Walter A Frome III
Questions people ask
Does Frome Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frome Family Foundation give?
$829,521 in tax year 2024, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Frome Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stan Frome (President) and Walter A Frome III (Secretary).
What does Frome Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and science and research.