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The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation

Preselected recipients only Coral Gables, Florida · EIN 270453411

The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation is a private foundation in Coral Gables, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $135,055 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $37,796. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $125,559 the year before.

30% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$125,55912$3.0 million
2024$135,05511$3.2 million

How to apply

The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $27,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida6$59,555
New York3$30,500
Massachusetts1$18,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Miami, FL
Social services. Contributed securities with a book value of $6,756 value used trade price at date of contribution, book value is based on cost of securities when purchased, date of gift 7/18/2024$37,796
Liberale Jukische Gemeinde HamburgReligious$27,000
World Union for Progressive Judaism
New York, NY
Religious$25,000
Boston University Hillel
Boston, MA
Religious$18,000
Temple Beth Am
Pinecrest, FL
Religious$15,875
Birthright Israel Foundation
New York, NY
Social services$5,000
Greater Miami Jewish Federation
Miami, FL
Social services$2,704
Planned Parenthood of South Florida
Miami, FL
Social services$2,000
Caje Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education
Miami, FL
Religious$1,000
Ajc American Jewish Committee
New York, NY
Social services$500
Sisterhood of Temple Beth Am
Boca Raton, FL
Religious$180

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation give?

$135,055 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Elisabeth G Frank (President), Sabina Holtzman (VP, Secretary) and Adam Frank (VP, Treasurer).

What does The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.

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