The Sam J Frankino Foundation
Accepts applications
The Sam J Frankino Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 83 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants83
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$70.3 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 88 | $60.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 83 | $70.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lorraine Dodero PO Box 241487, Cleveland, OH 44124 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (440) 248-1400 |
| What to submit | Reason for request and purpose |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Sam J Frankino Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Ohio. It also paid $47,871 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 72 | $2.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $36,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $8,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Museum of Art | Operating | $500,000 |
| University Hospitals of Cleveland | Siedman cancer | $400,000 |
| American Heart Association NE Ohio | Go red for women fund | $305,230 |
| Gilmour Academy | Endowment; building fund; sjf scholarship fund | $253,950 |
| Catholic Community Foundation | Operating | $143,612 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | Operating | $125,000 |
| American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland | Operating | $81,364 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Operating | $60,000 |
| Hattie Larlham Foundation | Sponsorship | $60,000 |
| Hands Together | Operating | $50,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | Operating | $50,000 |
| Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums - Rome | Operating | $47,871 |
| Love in Neglected Communities | Operating | $43,000 |
| Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums of Ohio Inc | Operating | $42,579 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | Operating | $35,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland | Operating | $35,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Operating | $30,000 |
| Cleveland Orchestra | Operating | $30,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Inc | Operating | $30,000 |
| The Great Lakes Museum Science Center | Operating | $30,000 |
| Joseph's Home | Operating | $25,572 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of NE Ohio | Operating | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital | Operating | $25,000 |
| Cuyahoga Community College Foundation | Operating | $25,000 |
| Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School | Operating | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Operating | $25,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Operating | $20,000 |
| Lupus Foundation of America | Operating | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Cleveland Inc | Operating | $20,000 |
| Harmony Foundation International Inc | Sponsorship | $16,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Operating | $15,000 |
| Cornerstone of Hope | Operating | $15,000 |
| Ecumenical Shelter Network of Lake County | Operating | $15,000 |
| I Am Boundless | Operating | $15,000 |
| Malachi House | Operating | $15,000 |
| May Dugan Center | Operating | $15,000 |
| Ideastream | Operating | $15,000 |
| The City Mission | Operating | $15,000 |
| Crossroads Health | Operating | $12,000 |
| A Kid Again Northern Ohio | Operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lorraine Dodero
Questions people ask
Does The Sam J Frankino Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Sam J Frankino Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 83 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Sam J Frankino Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lorraine Dodero (Trustee).
What does The Sam J Frankino Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.