Sidney Frohman Foundation
Accepts applications
Sidney Frohman Foundation is a private foundation in Sandusky, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $409,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $9,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$409,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$9,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$11.3 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $432,500 the year before.
33% 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 | $456,500 | 41 | $9.4 million |
| 2024 | $432,500 | 37 | $10.0 million |
| 2025 | $409,000 | 37 | $11.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Daniel Frohman 4940 Exeter Drive, Suffolk, VA 23434 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (757) 620-0721 |
| What to submit | Requests can be submitted via letter, e-mail or fax. |
| Deadlines | April 30 and september 30 |
| Restrictions | The foundation focuses on humanitarian need, education, scholarships, and projects benefiting the public, primarily in erie county. An organization must be recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization to apply and must include a copy of same with the application. |
What Sidney Frohman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 36 | $399,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sandusky Board of Education | Cultural center & scholarships | $40,000 |
| Back to the Wild Inc | Program funding | $35,000 |
| Care and Share of Erie County | Program funding | $25,000 |
| Sandusky State Theatre | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Individual | Program funding | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Food programs | $20,000 |
| Sandusky Education Foundation | Program funding | $20,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Erie Co | Program funding | $15,000 |
| Firelands Symphony Orchestra | Program funding | $15,000 |
| Ohgo | Program funding | $15,000 |
| Individual | Program funding | $14,000 |
| Individual | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Stein Hospice Services Inc | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Cancer Services of Erie County | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Kinship Inc | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Community Youth Mentoring | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Wabash College | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Tole | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Individual | Program funding | $9,000 |
| Humane Society of Erie County | Program funding | $8,000 |
| Edison Birthplace Association | Program funding | $8,000 |
| Heartbeat of Sandusky Inc | Program funding | $8,000 |
| Parkview Community | Program funding | $7,500 |
| Sandusky Imagination Library | Program funding | $5,000 |
| Museum of Carousel Art History | Program funding | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Erie County | Program funding | $5,000 |
| Victory Temple Soup Kitchen | Program funding | $5,000 |
| Huron Community Services Inc | Dial-a-ride support | $5,000 |
| The American Red Cross | Program funding | $5,000 |
| Individual | Program funding | $4,000 |
| Girl Scouts of NE Ohio | Program funding | $4,000 |
| Individual | Program funding | $4,000 |
| Perkins High School Scholarship Fun | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Individual | Program funding | $3,000 |
| Alumni Club of Erie County | Program funding | $2,500 |
| Huron City Schools | Program funding | $2,000 |
| Erie County Commmunity Foundation | Program funding | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel C Frohman
- Donald G Koch
- Dawson E Foster
- Andy Davis
Questions people ask
Does Sidney Frohman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: April 30 and september 30.
How much does Sidney Frohman Foundation give?
$409,000 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $9,000.
Who runs Sidney Frohman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel C Frohman (Chairman), Donald G Koch (Former Trust), Dawson E Foster (Trustee) and Andy Davis (Trustee).
What does Sidney Frohman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.