The Sharna and Irvin Frank Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sharna and Irvin Frank Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 148 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants148
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$23.2 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
26% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.9 million | 158 | $23.0 million |
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 164 | $23.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 148 | $23.2 million |
How to apply
The Sharna and Irvin Frank 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Sharna and Irvin Frank Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 103 | $2.1 million |
| New York | 21 | $246,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $55,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Maryland | 4 | $20,335 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $17,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $17,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Israel | Nextdoor capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Zarrow Pointe | Phase one capital campaign | $250,000 |
| The City Lights Foundation of Oklahoma | Capital campaign for city lights village | $100,000 |
| Zarrow Pointe | Phase one capital campaign challenge grant | $75,021 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Operations | $50,000 |
| Youth Services of Tulsa | Housing services | $45,000 |
| Mental Health Association Oklahoma | Operations | $40,000 |
| KIPP Tulsa Academy College Preparatory | Operations | $35,000 |
| New Workforce Directions Inc DBA Madison Strateg | Operations | $35,000 |
| 1st Step Male Diversion Program Inc | Operations | $30,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Emergency support of operation rising lion | $30,000 |
| Project Elf Inc | Operations (1st of 2 year grant) | $30,000 |
| Resonance Center for Women Inc | Operations | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma | Operations | $25,000 |
| Emergency Infant Services | Operations | $25,000 |
| Sherwin Miller Museum of Art | Operations | $25,000 |
| Teach for America | Tulsa operations | $25,000 |
| Town & Country School | Operations (final grant) | $25,000 |
| Tulsa Day Center | Operations | $25,000 |
| YWCA | Immigrant and refugee services | $25,000 |
| Zarrow Pointe | Charitable care | $25,000 |
| City Year | Tulsa operations | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa | Operations | $20,000 |
| Revitalize T-Town | Operations | $20,000 |
| South Tulsa Community House | Operations | $20,000 |
| Street School | Operations (final grant) | $20,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa tomorrow | $20,000 |
| Global Gardens Inc | Operations | $18,000 |
| A New Leaf | Autism works program | $15,000 |
| Am Yisrael Foundation | Adopt-a-safta | $15,000 |
| America Gives | Healing space, risphon | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Magen david adom continued war efforts | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Tenufa Bakehila | Tenufa bakehila | $15,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | Trauma relief and mental help needs for israelis suffering from the war | $15,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | Continued crisis in ukraine | $15,000 |
| Assistance League Tulsa | Operations (final grant) | $15,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Operations | $15,000 |
| B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation - Ou DBA Oklahoma | Operations | $15,000 |
| Child Abuse Network | Operations | $15,000 |
| College Bound Academy | Operations | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- May Sheehan
- Jacob Howland
- Jon Stolper
- Sanford Cardin
- David Finer
Questions people ask
Does The Sharna and Irvin Frank Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sharna and Irvin Frank Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 148 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Sharna and Irvin Frank Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists May Sheehan (President / Treasurer), Jacob Howland (Vice Pres/Secrtary/Trustee), Jon Stolper (Trustee) and Sanford Cardin (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Sharna and Irvin Frank Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.