Franke Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 36-3662848 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$6.1M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$58.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $600,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
94% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University Development | New Haven, CT | General operations | $1,025,000 |
| Amalgamated Foundation | Washington, DC | General operations | $1,000,000 |
| Fidelity Chartable | Covington, KY | General operations | $1,000,000 |
| The Conneciticut Players Foundation | New Haven, CT | Long wharf theatre | $1,000,000 |
| Chicago Humanities Festival | Chicago, IL | General operations | $600,000 |
| Jumpseed | Stone Ridge, NY | General operations | $500,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Court theatre fund | $410,000 |
| Arizona Musicfest | Scottsdale, AZ | General operations | $275,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General operations | $50,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Operations account | $50,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operations | $50,000 |
| Yale University Library | New Haven, CT | General operations | $50,000 |
| Iris Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services Inc | New Haven, CT | General operations | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Palliative care | $25,000 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Textile department | $20,000 |
| Elm City Consort | New Haven, CT | General operations | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Womens board | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,086,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $4,351,333 | 20 |
| 2022 | $4,207,583 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621179349101512
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3662848
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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