Frank and Barbara Axel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frank and Barbara Axel Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,076 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$50,076
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $46,476 the year before.
43% of its 2024 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 | $46,476 | 22 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $50,076 | 28 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Frank and Barbara Axel 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 Frank and Barbara Axel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $26,100 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,476 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Comm | Program support | $5,000 |
| Mazon A Jewish Response to Hunger | Program support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Program support | $5,000 |
| Westchester Community College | Program support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Program support | $5,000 |
| Channel Thirteen | Program support | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Program support | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | Program support | $2,000 |
| Keren-Or Center | Program support | $1,800 |
| Dorot | Program support | $1,800 |
| Plan International | Program support | $1,476 |
| ACLU Foundation Inc | Program support | $1,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Program support | $1,000 |
| CT Humane Society | Program support | $1,000 |
| Inspirica Inc | Program support | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Program support | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Ferguson Library | Program support | $1,000 |
| CT Food Share | Program support | $1,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC | Program support | $1,000 |
| World Cancer Care | Program support | $1,000 |
| Freedom From Religion Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Program support | $500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Program support | $500 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Program support | $500 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | Program support | $500 |
| North Shore Animal League | Program support | $500 |
| Connecticut State Library | Program support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Franklin B Axel
- Barbara Axel
- Jacob Axel
Questions people ask
Does Frank and Barbara Axel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frank and Barbara Axel Foundation give?
$50,076 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Frank and Barbara Axel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Franklin B Axel (Trustee), Barbara Axel (Trustee) and Jacob Axel (Trustee).
What does Frank and Barbara Axel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and health.