Frankel Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 26-0358979 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$313K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
32% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Federation | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Voter Partcipation Center | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| San Francisco Opera | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Chronicle Season of Sharing | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Cpmc Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| American Red Cross | San Francisco, CA | Unristricted | $10,000 |
| Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Smuin Ballet | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival | Ketchum, ID | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Mission Graduates | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting | Emeryville, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Compass Family Services | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initative | Montgomery, AL | Unristricted | $5,000 |
| Florence Project | Florence, AZ | Unristricted | $5,000 |
| Kidpower International | Santa Cruz, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Raices | San Antonia, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Way of the Bay Area | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Northern California | Concord, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camp Tawonga | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| New Israel Fund | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Arc of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Community Library | Ketchum, ID | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Contemporary Jewish Museum | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Urban Forest | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Higher Ground | Kingsport, TN | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Unristricted | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Kdfc | Artesia, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Heritage | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | Shelburne, VT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Sola | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Anthony Dining Room | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Museum of Modern Art | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| Living With Wolves | Sun Valley, ID | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sun Valley Museum for Arts | Sun Valley, ID | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $313,250 | 49 |
| 2024 | $309,060 | 46 |
| 2023 | $240,550 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630719349100033
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0358979
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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