Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $107,292 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $19,350. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$107,292
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$19,350
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $95,175 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $70,000 | 9 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $95,175 | 14 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $107,292 | 17 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Carl Frohm Memorial 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 Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 13 | $91,792 |
| Arizona | 1 | $6,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center | Institute of holocaust education | $19,350 |
| Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation | Child development center | $15,442 |
| Jewish Federation of Lincoln | College scholarships | $10,000 |
| Beth El Synagogue | For the needy and scholarships | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Rose blumkin jewish home | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Jewish senior outreach | $7,000 |
| Temple Kol Ami | Rabbi jeremy schneider discretionary | $6,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Jewish family services | $5,000 |
| B'nai Israel Synagogue | Historical exhibits | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Jewish development center | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Friedel jewish academy | $4,000 |
| Jewish Long Beach | Chanukah for the needy | $2,500 |
| Beth Israel Synagouge | Rabbi discretionary funds | $2,000 |
| Chabad Synagouge | General operations | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of la | La wildfire relief | $2,000 |
| Beth El Synagogue | Beth el cantorial concert | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | League offering volunteers for the elderly | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harold Mann
- Linda Z Mann
- Kathy McGauvran
- Jill Strite
- Amy Ref
- Elizabeth Wadleigh
Questions people ask
Does Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation give?
$107,292 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harold Mann (President/Treasurer), Linda Z Mann (Vice-President/Secretary), Kathy McGauvran (Board Member) and Jill Strite (Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and education.