Regina Bauer Frankenburg Foundation for Animal Welfare
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 13-3741659 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Carolyn R O'Brien |
|---|---|
| Address | JPMorgan Chase Bank 270 Park Ave F, New York NY 10017 |
| Phone | 2124642350 |
| Form and materials | no mandatory format but must include a copy of IRS 501 (c )(3) letter |
| Deadlines | September 30 |
| Restrictions | organizations must operate exclusively for the care of animals |
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
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | General operating | $75,000 |
| Friends of Animals Inc | Darien, CT | General operating | $75,000 |
| Humane World for Animals Inc (Formerly Humane Society of the US) | Washington, DC | General operating | $75,000 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General operating | $60,000 |
| Pets Are Wonderful Support (Paws NY) | New York, NY | General operating | $60,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General operating | $50,000 |
| Bat Conservation International Inc | Austin, TX | General operating | $50,000 |
| Blackfoot Challenge | Ovando, MT | General operating | $50,000 |
| Bideawee | New York, NY | General operating | $50,000 |
| North Shore Animal League America Inc | Port Washington, NY | General operating | $50,000 |
| Wild Earth Allies | Chevy Chase, MD | General operating | $50,000 |
| Oikonos-Ecosystem Knowledge | Kailua, HI | General operating | $45,000 |
| Fauna and Flora International Inc | Washington, DC | General operating | $40,000 |
| Urban Resource Institute | New York, NY | General operating | $40,000 |
| African People and Wildlife Fund | Bernardsville, NJ | General operating | $40,000 |
| Big Life Foundation USA | Ridgefield, WA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Point Reyes Birdobservatory Dba Point Bl | Petaluma, CA | General operating | $35,000 |
| International Snow Leopard Fund | Seattle, WA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs | Portland, OR | General operating | $25,000 |
| Ocean Alliance Inc | Gloucester, MA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Pan African Sanctuary Alliance | Portland, OR | General operating | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $975,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $892,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $1,100,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349102143
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3741659
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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