Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,586 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $100 and the largest $25,000. 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$51,586
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$100
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $47,285 the year before.
32% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39,247 | 54 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $47,285 | 63 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $51,586 | 53 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr 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 Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 38 | $50,919 |
| Florida | 1 | $118 |
| Virginia | 3 | $100 |
| Missouri | 1 | $100 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $98 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $90 |
| Illinois | 2 | $75 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25 |
| Maryland | 1 | $18 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vassar College | General support | $25,000 |
| Nypdrs Day | General support | $5,100 |
| Cornell Law School | General support | $5,000 |
| Weill-Cornell Medicine | General support | $5,000 |
| Ny Law School | General support | $3,600 |
| Uja-Federation | General support | $1,836 |
| Alum&friends of Laguardia | General support | $1,000 |
| Harlem School of the Arts | General support | $500 |
| New York Public Library | General support | $500 |
| Wnet | General support | $500 |
| Hss-Giving | General support | $250 |
| Adl | General support | $180 |
| Central Synagogue | General support | $180 |
| Magen David Adom | General support | $180 |
| Sutton Place Parks Consevancy | General support | $175 |
| TDF | General support | $162 |
| 92 YMHA | General support | $150 |
| Wildlifeconssocy | General support | $148 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | General support | $132 |
| Rohi's Liberation Station | General support | $118 |
| American Jewish Committee | General support | $100 |
| Circus Harmony | General support | $100 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | General support | $100 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust | General support | $100 |
| Fresh Air Fund | General support | $100 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General support | $100 |
| Planned Parenthoo | General support | $100 |
| Riverdale Senior Services | General support | $100 |
| Teachers College | General support | $100 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $99 |
| Ny Historical Society | General support | $85 |
| Ny Restoration Project | General support | $70 |
| Norman Rockwell Museum | General support | $65 |
| LCT | General support | $56 |
| Center for Jewish History | General support | $54 |
| American Alliance of Museums | General support | $50 |
| Children's Aid Socy | General support | $50 |
| No Kids Hungry | General support | $50 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | General support | $50 |
| Berkshire | General support | $48 |
Officers and trustees
- Marjorie Ellenbogen Officer
- Janice Savin-Williams Officer
- Jill S Gellert Officer
Questions people ask
Does Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr Memorial Foundation give?
$51,586 in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $100.
Who runs Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marjorie Ellenbogen Officer (President), Janice Savin-Williams Officer (Vice President) and Jill S Gellert Officer (Treasurer/Secretary).
What does Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.