Frankel Julius N Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6765844 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.1M
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$122.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE FRANKEL FOUNDATION CO BMO HARR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 95672, CHICAGO IL 60694 |
| Phone | 3124615154 |
| Form and materials | THE FRANKEL FOUNDATION GIVES GRANTS TO QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. CO-TRUSTEES REVIEW WRITTEN GRANT PROPOSALS ON A REGULAR BASIS, AND MEET TO DISCUSS GRANT REQUESTS AT LEAST FIVE TIMES PER YEAR |
| Deadlines | PROPOSALS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME IN WRITING TO THE FRANKEL FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATOR. |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH BENEFIT MEDICAL RESEARCH, UNDERPRIVILEGED PERSONS, AND CULTURAL APPRECIATION |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Program support | $1,366,054 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Program support | $375,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation | Chicago, IL | Program support | $275,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | General operating purposes | $250,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Program support | $200,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Program support | $175,000 |
| The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Program support | $115,000 |
| Lawndale Christian Legal Center | Chicago, IL | Program support | $110,000 |
| Wttw Channel 11 | Chicago, IL | Program support | $100,000 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Company | Chicago, IL | Program support | $100,000 |
| Chicago House and Social Service Agency | Chicago, IL | Program support | $100,000 |
| LA Rabida Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | Program support | $100,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Chicago, IL | Program support | $100,000 |
| Music of the Baroque | Chicago, IL | Program support | $90,000 |
| Goodman Theater | Chicago, IL | Program support | $90,000 |
| Lawrence Hall Youth Services | Chicago, IL | Program support | $80,000 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | Chicago, IL | Program support | $75,000 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Chicago, IL | Program support | $70,000 |
| Thresholds | Chicago, IL | Program support | $70,000 |
| Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly | Chicago, IL | Program support | $65,000 |
| Chicago Opera Theater | Chicago, IL | Program support | $60,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | Program support | $60,000 |
| Deborah's Place | Chicago, IL | Program support | $55,000 |
| Learning Ally | Chicago, IL | Program support | $55,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | Program support | $50,000 |
| Chicago Youth Centers | Chicago, IL | Program support | $50,000 |
| Hubbard Street Dance Chicago | Chicago, IL | Program support | $50,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | Program support | $50,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | Program support | $50,000 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | Program support | $50,000 |
| Field Museum | Chicago, IL | Program support | $50,000 |
| Glenwood School | Glenwood, IL | Program support | $50,000 |
| Court Theater | Chicago, IL | Program support | $45,000 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | Program support | $45,000 |
| Home Home Opportunities & Maintenance for the | Chicago, IL | Program support | $40,000 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | Program support | $35,000 |
| Casa Central | Chicago, IL | Program support | $35,000 |
| Marillac St Vincent Family Services | Chicago, IL | Program support | $35,000 |
| The Museum of Contemporary Art | Chicago, IL | Program support | $30,000 |
| Arts of Life | Chicago, IL | Program support | $30,000 |
| Legal Aid Chicago Grant Master Trust Wire Account | Chicago, IL | Program support | $30,000 |
| You Grant | Evanston, IL | Program support | $30,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Program support | $25,000 |
| Franciscan Outreach | Chicago, IL | Program support | $25,000 |
| Chicago Zoological Society Zoo | Brookfield, IL | Program support | $25,000 |
| Infant Welfare Society of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Program support | $20,000 |
| Newberry Library | Chicago, IL | Program support | $20,000 |
| Black Ensemble Theater | Chicago, IL | Program support | $20,000 |
| Chicago Architecture Foundation | Chicago, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| Ignite | Chicago, IL | Program support | $15,000 |
| Second Sense | Chicago, IL | Program support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,066,054 | 51 |
| 2023 | $3,755,000 | 55 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533509349100603
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6765844
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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