Sidney Frohman Foundation
Historical FunderSandusky, Ohio · EIN 34-6517809 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $14,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | DANIEL FROHMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 4940 EXETER DRIVE, SUFFOLK VA 23434 |
| Phone | 7576200721 |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS CAN BE SUBMITTED VIA LETTER, E-MAIL OR FAX. |
| Deadlines | APRIL 30 AND SEPTEMBER 30 |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON HUMANITARIAN NEED, EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND PROJECTS BENEFITING THE PUBLIC, PRIMARILY IN ERIE COUNTY. AN ORGANIZATION MUST BE RECOGNIZED AS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION TO APPLY AND MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF SAME WITH THE APPLICATION. |
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
3% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky Board of Education | Sandusky, OH | Cultural center & scholarships | $40,000 |
| Back to the Wild Inc | Castalia, OH | Program funding | $35,000 |
| Care and Share of Erie County | Sandusky, OH | Program funding | $25,000 |
| Sandusky State Theatre | Sandusky, OH | Operating expenses | $25,000 |
| Sandusky Education Foundation | Sandusky, OH | Program funding | $20,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Erie Co | Sandusky, OH | Program funding | $15,000 |
| Firelands Symphony Orchestra | Huron, OH | Program funding | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army Huron Unit | Huron, OH | Program funding | $14,000 |
| Stein Hospice Services Inc | Sandusky, OH | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Cancer Services of Erie County | Sandusky, OH | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Kinship Inc | Huron, OH | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Community Youth Mentoring | Sandusky, OH | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Wabash College | Crawfordsville, IN | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Tole | Toledo, OH | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Erie County | Sandusky, OH | Program funding | $8,000 |
| Edison Birthplace Association | Milan, OH | Program funding | $8,000 |
| Heartbeat of Sandusky Inc | Sandusky, OH | Program funding | $8,000 |
| Parkview Community | Sandusky, OH | Program funding | $7,500 |
| Sandusky Imagination Library | Sandusky, OH | Program funding | $5,000 |
| Museum of Carousel Art History | Sandusky, OH | Program funding | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Erie County | Sandusky, OH | Program funding | $5,000 |
| Victory Temple Soup Kitchen | Sandusky, OH | Program funding | $5,000 |
| Huron Community Services Inc | Huron, OH | Dial-A-Ride support | $5,000 |
| The American Red Cross | Sandusky, OH | Program funding | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Ne Ohio | Macedonia, OH | Program funding | $4,000 |
| Perkins High School Scholarship Fun | Sandusky, OH | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Alumni Club of Erie County | Columbus, OH | Program funding | $2,500 |
| Huron City Schools | Huron, OH | Program funding | $2,000 |
| Erie County Commmunity Foundation | Sandusky, OH | Program funding | $2,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($85,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $409,000 | 37 |
| 2024 | $432,500 | 37 |
| 2023 | $456,500 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349103313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6517809
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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