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Frankel Julius N Foundation

Accepts applications Chicago, Illinois · EIN 366765844

Frankel Julius N Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.1 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

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

Giving in 2024 was up from $3.8 million the year before.

2% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$3.8 million55$108 million
2024$5.1 million51$122 million

How to apply

ContactThe Frankel Foundation Co Bmo Harr
PO Box 95672, Chicago, IL 60694
Phone or email(312) 461-5154
What to submitThe frankel foundation gives grants to qualified charitable organizations. Co-trustees review written grant proposals on a regular basis, and meet to discuss grant requests at least five times per year
DeadlinesProposals may be submitted at any time in writing to the frankel foundation administrator.
RestrictionsCharitable organizations which benefit medical research, underprivileged persons, and cultural appreciation

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Frankel Julius N Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois51$5.1 million

Grants paid in 2024

The 40 largest of 51 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Northwestern Memorial Foundation
Chicago, IL
Program support$1.4 million
Lyric Opera of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Program support$375,000
Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation
Chicago, IL
Program support$275,000
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Chicago, IL
General operating purposes$250,000
Alzheimer's Association
Chicago, IL
Program support$200,000
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago, IL
Program support$175,000
The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Program support$115,000
Lawndale Christian Legal Center
Chicago, IL
Program support$110,000
WTTW Channel 11
Chicago, IL
Program support$100,000
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Chicago, IL
Program support$100,000
Chicago House and Social Service Agency
Chicago, IL
Program support$100,000
La Rabida Children's Hospital
Chicago, IL
Program support$100,000
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago, IL
Program support$100,000
Music of the Baroque
Chicago, IL
Program support$90,000
Goodman Theater
Chicago, IL
Program support$90,000
Lawrence Hall Youth Services
Chicago, IL
Program support$80,000
Grant Park Music Festival
Chicago, IL
Program support$75,000
Metropolitan Family Services
Chicago, IL
Program support$70,000
Thresholds
Chicago, IL
Program support$70,000
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly
Chicago, IL
Program support$65,000
Chicago Opera Theater
Chicago, IL
Program support$60,000
The Night Ministry
Chicago, IL
Program support$60,000
Deborah's Place
Chicago, IL
Program support$55,000
Learning Ally
Chicago, IL
Program support$55,000
Ravinia Festival
Highland Park, IL
Program support$50,000
Chicago Youth Centers
Chicago, IL
Program support$50,000
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Chicago, IL
Program support$50,000
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls
Chicago, IL
Program support$50,000
Shedd Aquarium
Chicago, IL
Program support$50,000
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago, IL
Program support$50,000
Field Museum
Chicago, IL
Program support$50,000
Glenwood School
Glenwood, IL
Program support$50,000
Court Theater
Chicago, IL
Program support$45,000
Chicago Lighthouse
Chicago, IL
Program support$45,000
Home Home Opportunities & Maintenance for the
Chicago, IL
Program support$40,000
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra
Chicago, IL
Program support$35,000
Casa Central
Chicago, IL
Program support$35,000
Marillac St Vincent Family Services
Chicago, IL
Program support$35,000
The Museum of Contemporary Art
Chicago, IL
Program support$30,000
Arts of Life
Chicago, IL
Program support$30,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Frankel Julius N Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Proposals may be submitted at any time in writing to the frankel foundation administrator..

How much does Frankel Julius N Foundation give?

$5.1 million in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.

Who runs Frankel Julius N Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Bmo Bank N A (Trustee).

What does Frankel Julius N Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and health.

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