DW Frankel Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
DW Frankel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $542,895 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $285,533. 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$542,895
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$285,533
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $293,200 the year before.
53% 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 | $293,200 | 23 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $542,895 | 19 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
DW Frankel 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 DW Frankel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $285,533 |
| Florida | 2 | $75,000 |
| New York | 5 | $60,363 |
| Colorado | 5 | $60,299 |
| California | 3 | $56,600 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The National Philanthropic Trust | General support | $285,533 |
| Nsu Art Museum | General support | $50,000 |
| El Nido Family Centers | General support | $31,600 |
| Riverdale Country School | General support | $30,000 |
| Telluride Medical Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Miami Waterkeeper | General support | $25,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Cancer Research | General support | $10,363 |
| Mountainfilm LTD | General support | $10,299 |
| Ah Haa School for the Arts Co | General support | $10,000 |
| Earth Justice | General support | $10,000 |
| Met Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| PBS Socal | General support | $5,000 |
| Pinhead Institute | General support | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth Am | General support | $5,000 |
| Telluride Science | General support | $5,000 |
| Best Friends | General support | $5,000 |
| AARP Foundation | General support | $50 |
| Smithsonian Air & Space | General support | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Sherman
- Gregory C Frankel
- Eliza Howard
- David W Frankel II
- Esme Howard
- Jessa Sherman
Questions people ask
Does DW Frankel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does DW Frankel Foundation Inc give?
$542,895 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs DW Frankel Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Diane Sherman (Director), Gregory C Frankel (Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary), Eliza Howard (President) and David W Frankel II (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does DW Frankel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.