Franke Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Franke Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.1 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 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$6.1 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$58.9 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.0 million the year before.
43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.9 million | 22 | $53.7 million |
| 2023 | $4.0 million | 20 | $58.0 million |
| 2024 | $6.1 million | 17 | $58.9 million |
How to apply
Franke Family Charitable 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 Franke Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 5 | $2.1 million |
| Illinois | 7 | $1.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 1 | $500,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $275,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University Development | General operations | $1.0 million |
| Amalgamated Foundation | General operations | $1.0 million |
| Fidelity Chartable | General operations | $1.0 million |
| The Conneciticut Players Foundation | Long wharf theatre | $1.0 million |
| Chicago Humanities Festival | General operations | $600,000 |
| Jumpseed | General operations | $500,000 |
| University of Chicago | Court theatre fund | $410,000 |
| Arizona Musicfest | General operations | $275,000 |
| Northwestern University | General operations | $50,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Operations account | $50,000 |
| University of Chicago | General operations | $50,000 |
| Yale University Library | General operations | $50,000 |
| Iris Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Palliative care | $25,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Textile department | $20,000 |
| Elm City Consort | General operations | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago | Womens board | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara E Franke
- Jane Franke
- Katherine M Franke
Questions people ask
Does Franke Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Franke Family Charitable Foundation give?
$6.1 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Franke Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara E Franke (Trustee), Jane Franke (Trustee) and Katherine M Franke (Trustee).
What does Franke Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.