Frankel Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Frankel Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Blue Ash, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $290,920 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $13,900. 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$290,920
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$13,900
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2025 was up from $258,460 the year before.
61% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $258,460 | 52 | $11.0 million |
| 2025 | $290,920 | 54 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
Frankel Family Charitable Trust 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 Frankel Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 11 | $83,000 |
| New York | 12 | $59,800 |
| Ohio | 8 | $39,000 |
| California | 3 | $21,500 |
| Missouri | 5 | $21,140 |
| Virginia | 4 | $18,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $11,800 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation B'nai Amoona | Mishloach monet, sisterhood torah fund | $13,900 |
| Chabad Jewish Center of Blue Ash | General funding | $13,000 |
| American Council of Trustees and Alumni (Acta) | General funding | $10,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | General funding | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | General funding | $10,000 |
| Cato Institute | General funding | $10,000 |
| Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis (Camera) | General funding | $10,000 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies Inc | General funding | $10,000 |
| Hoover Institution at Stanford University | The hoover institution unrestricted gift fund | $10,000 |
| Hudson Institute | General funding | $10,000 |
| Jewish Education for Every Person (Jeep) | General funding | $10,000 |
| Legal Insurrection Foundation | General funding | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | General funding | $10,000 |
| Middle East Media and Research Institute Inc (Memri) | General funding | $10,000 |
| National Association of Scholars | General funding | $10,000 |
| The Claremont Institute | General funding | $10,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | General funding | $10,000 |
| Zaka North Inc | General funding | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Lema'an Achai | General funding | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Columbus Inc DBA Life Town Friendship Circle | Schottenstein chabad house | $5,000 |
| Ethics and Public Policy Center | General funding | $5,000 |
| Institute for Family Studies | General funding | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund (Keren Kayemeth Leisrael) Inc | General funding | $5,000 |
| Middle East Forum | General funding | $5,000 |
| New Civil Liberties Alliance | General funding | $5,000 |
| The Ashbrook Center | General funding | $5,000 |
| The Federalist Society | General funding | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for Cultural Review Inc | General funding | $5,000 |
| The James G Martin Center for Academic Renewal | General funding | $5,000 |
| Commentary Inc | General funding | $4,000 |
| Institute for Justice | General funding | $4,000 |
| State Policy Network | General funding | $4,000 |
| Idsf USA Inc | General funding | $3,600 |
| Provident Inc DBA Provident Behavioral Health | Spirit of provident gala 2025, general funding | $3,200 |
| Nusach Hari B'nai Zion Congregation | General funding | $3,000 |
| Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America | General funding | $3,000 |
| Independence Institute | General funding | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of the Cincinnati Area | General funding | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati | General funding | $2,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | General funding | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Micah P Frankel
- Richard M Frankel
- Steven H Frankel
Questions people ask
Does Frankel Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frankel Family Charitable Trust give?
$290,920 in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Frankel Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Micah P Frankel (Trustee), Richard M Frankel (Trustee) and Steven H Frankel (Trustee).
What does Frankel Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.