Ernst & Elfriede Frank Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ernst & Elfriede Frank Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $913,916 in 151 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$913,916
- Number of grants151
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$23.0 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $680,091 the year before.
28% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $776,786 | 164 | $18.2 million |
| 2023 | $680,091 | 147 | $21.6 million |
| 2024 | $913,916 | 151 | $23.0 million |
How to apply
Ernst & Elfriede Frank 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ernst & Elfriede Frank Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $6,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 51 | $284,916 |
| New York | 49 | $274,000 |
| Idaho | 10 | $86,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $40,000 |
| Vermont | 6 | $35,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $22,000 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $18,000 |
| New Hampshire | 7 | $17,000 |
| California | 4 | $17,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt University | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Nantucket Arts Council Inc | General charitable | $31,916 |
| Dancing Classrooms Inc | General charitable | $30,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General charitable | $30,000 |
| Housing Nantucket | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Inc | General charitable | $25,000 |
| Cliff Island Corporation for Athletics & Conservation Education | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation Inc | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Hudson River Community Sailing Inc | General charitable | $20,000 |
| National Dance Institute | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Professional Childrens School Inc | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Blaine County Hunger Coalition Inc | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Bohemians | General charitable | $15,000 |
| The Pro-Voice Project Foundation Inc | General charitable | $15,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | General charitable | $13,000 |
| International Yacht Restoration School | General charitable | $12,000 |
| New Learning Journey | General charitable | $12,000 |
| Brigid Alliance Inc | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands Inc | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Footprints Food Pantry | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Hack Foundation | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Maine Seacoast Mission | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Mountain Humane | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Community Sailing Inc | General charitable | $10,000 |
| National Public Radio | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Newton Food Pantry | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts Inc | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Second Step Inc | General charitable | $10,000 |
| The Advocates | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Health Advocates for Older People Inc | General charitable | $8,000 |
| The Crisis Hotline | General charitable | $8,000 |
| Palliative and Supportive Care of Nantucket Foundation | General charitable | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center | General charitable | $7,000 |
| Blaine County Recreation District | General charitable | $6,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | General charitable | $6,000 |
| A Childs Song | General charitable | $5,000 |
| A Safe Place Inc | General charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elfriede Eb Walden
- Samantha K Frank
- Kasara MB Gage
- Dr Jephtha Tausig
- Eva Maria Tausig
Questions people ask
Does Ernst & Elfriede Frank Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ernst & Elfriede Frank Foundation Inc give?
$913,916 in tax year 2024, across 151 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ernst & Elfriede Frank Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Elfriede Eb Walden (President), Samantha K Frank (Vice President), Kasara MB Gage (Treasurer) and Dr Jephtha Tausig (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ernst & Elfriede Frank Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.