The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $517,484 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$517,484
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$23.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
25% 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 | $1.6 million | 11 | $17.1 million |
| 2024 | $517,484 | 10 | $23.2 million |
How to apply
The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc 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 Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $344,000 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $70,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,484 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Institute | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Leap Inc | Francine A LeFrak Foundation Tools of the Trade Fund | $100,000 |
| The Milken Institute | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Bedlam Inc | the Production 'Music City' fund | $75,000 |
| BRIDGE2RWANDA Inc | The LeFrak-Friedberg Africa Scholars Program | $35,000 |
| BRIDGE2RWANDA Inc | the LeFrak-Friedberg Scholars Program | $35,000 |
| Leap Inc | General & Unrestricted | $34,000 |
| Museum of Arts and Design | Barbie: A Cultural Icon Exhibition | $25,000 |
| Barnard College | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Jersey Reentry | General & Unrestricted | $3,484 |
Officers and trustees
- Blair Feldman
- Eric Friedberg
- Jay Goldberg
- Stephanie Guild
- Sheila Klehm
- Tamara Laine
- Francine A LeFrak
- Jennifer Jordan McCall
Questions people ask
Does The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc give?
$517,484 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Blair Feldman (Dir, Treas), Eric Friedberg (Dir, VP), Jay Goldberg (Dir) and Stephanie Guild (Dir) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.