Frankel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Frankel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $935,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$935,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$19.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $800,000 the year before.
21% 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 | $605,000 | 22 | $13.5 million |
| 2024 | $800,000 | 26 | $16.7 million |
| 2025 | $935,000 | 14 | $19.5 million |
How to apply
Frankel Family 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 Frankel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $800,000 |
| California | 2 | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rice University | Support rice university | $250,000 |
| Texas Medical Center | Support texas medical center | $250,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Baylor andrology research scholars | $150,000 |
| St John's School | Support st john's school | $75,000 |
| Hoover Institution at Stanford University | Support the hoover institution | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Support mit sloan school of management. | $50,000 |
| University of Houston Law Foundation | Support the frankel lecture series | $30,000 |
| Amazing Place | Support amazing place mission | $25,000 |
| American Heritage Education Foundation Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General operations | $10,000 |
| Menlo College | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Yes Prep Public Schools | Support yes prep's activities | $10,000 |
| Army War College Foundation | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell M Frankel
- Sherry G Frankel
- Lindsey Collie
- Edward Andrews
- Dr Mohit Khera
Questions people ask
Does Frankel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frankel Family Foundation give?
$935,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Frankel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Russell M Frankel (Chairman), Sherry G Frankel (Vice President), Lindsey Collie (Treasurer) and Edward Andrews (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Frankel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.