Frank Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frank Family Foundation is a private foundation in Deerfield, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $34.9 million in 88 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $13.6 million. 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$34.9 million
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$13.6 million
- Assets$128 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9.2 million the year before.
51% 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 | $9.2 million | 67 | $151 million |
| 2024 | $34.9 million | 88 | $128 million |
How to apply
Frank Family 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 Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 67 | $29.6 million |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $4.8 million |
| New York | 7 | $284,000 |
| California | 4 | $134,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $26,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intrinsic Schools | General fund raising | $13.6 million |
| Time Line Theater | General fund raising | $4.1 million |
| Build | General fund raising | $4.0 million |
| Dartmouth College | General fund raising | $3.7 million |
| University of Chicago | General fund raising | $1.5 million |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | General fund raising | $1.1 million |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College | General fund raising | $1.1 million |
| A Better Chicago | General fund raising | $1.0 million |
| University of Chicago MBSD Development | General fund raising | $825,000 |
| Illinois Network of Charter Schools | General fund raising | $700,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | General fund raising | $350,000 |
| Project Unloaded | General fund raising | $285,000 |
| Civic Consulting Alliance | General fund raising | $199,998 |
| Chicago Children's Museum | General fund raising | $150,000 |
| Teach for America | General fund raising | $125,000 |
| Hyde Park Institute | General fund raising | $100,000 |
| SB Holocaust Education Center | General fund raising | $100,000 |
| Bga | General fund raising | $99,900 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support | General fund raising | $99,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | General fund raising | $95,000 |
| Chicago Public Education Fund | General fund raising | $90,000 |
| University of Chicago Booth School | General fund raising | $90,000 |
| Advance Illinois | General fund raising | $75,000 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | General fund raising | $75,000 |
| Invest for Kids | General fund raising | $75,000 |
| Thresholds | General fund raising | $65,000 |
| Writers Theater | General fund raising | $65,000 |
| Laguna Playhouse | General fund raising | $57,000 |
| Art Institute | General fund raising | $50,000 |
| Daniel Murphy Scholarship Foundation | General fund raising | $50,000 |
| Marine Corp Scholarship Foundation | General fund raising | $50,000 |
| National Pancreas Foundation Inc | General fund raising | $50,000 |
| Northshore University Healthsystem | General fund raising | $50,000 |
| Saic-Office of Advancement | General fund raising | $50,000 |
| Segerstrom Center for the Arts | General fund raising | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General fund raising | $45,000 |
| Clarion Project | General fund raising | $40,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis | General fund raising | $35,000 |
| Foundation Defense Democracy | General fund raising | $30,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Center | General fund raising | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James S Frank
- Karen Frank
- Daniel Z Frank
- Jordan Frank
- Jennifer Rofe
Questions people ask
Does Frank Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frank Family Foundation give?
$34.9 million in tax year 2024, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Frank Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James S Frank (President), Karen Frank (Secretary), Daniel Z Frank (Director) and Jordan Frank (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Frank Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.