The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund is a private foundation in Larkspur, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $390,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$390,000
- Assets$25.6 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $941,887 the year before.
21% 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 | $941,887 | 29 | $23.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 33 | $25.6 million |
How to apply
The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund 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 The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $641,561 |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $415,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $101,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $65,000 |
| New York | 4 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Federation | Unrestricted cash support | $390,000 |
| Friends of the Fromm Institute | Annual giving | $200,000 |
| Familyaid Boston Inc | General fund | $100,000 |
| Save the Children | Unrestricted cash support | $100,000 |
| Wily Network | Unrestricted cash support | $100,000 |
| Newton Food Pantry | Unrestricted cash support | $75,000 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted cash support | $65,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | General fund | $45,000 |
| Institute for Education Research & Scholarships | Unrestricted cash support | $30,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General fund | $25,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Unrestricted cash support | $20,000 |
| Centre Street Food Pantry | General fund | $15,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | Unrestricted cash support | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Alliance | Unrestricted cash support | $15,000 |
| Project Hope Boston | Unrestricted cash support | $15,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Unrestricted cash support | $15,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General fund | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | General fund | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | General fund | $10,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | General fund | $10,000 |
| First Literacy Inc | Unrestricted cash support | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Industries International Inc | Unrestricted cash support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Unrestricted cash support | $10,000 |
| Scholarship America | Unrestricted cash support | $10,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Unrestricted cash support | $10,000 |
| Far West Division NSPS | Unrestricted cash support | $7,000 |
| Petaluma Education Foundation | Fund in need program | $6,561 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Unrestricted cash support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston | Unrestricted cash support | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Unrestricted cash support | $5,000 |
| St Francis Solano School | Unrestricted cash support | $3,000 |
| Buildon - Honoring Diana Maier | Unrestricted cash support | $1,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Action | Unrestricted cash support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Fromm
- Susan Letcher
Questions people ask
Does The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists David Fromm (President, Director) and Susan Letcher (Cfo, Secretary, Director).
What does The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and youth programs.