The Bud Frankel Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 26-6232499 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$1.2M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donors Choose | New York, NY | Charitable | $175,000 |
| Advocates for Children of NY | New York, NY | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Camba - Ready Readers | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Scholarship Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Free Arts | New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Harlem Academy | New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Harlem Educational Activities Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Olivers Scholars | New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Pw Library - Creative Readers | Port Washington, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Donors Choose | New York, NY | Charitable | $27,000 |
| Advocates for Children of NY | New York, NY | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Camba - Ready Readers | New York, NY | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Fund for the City of New York - Scholarship Plus | New York, NY | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Harlem Academy | New York, NY | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Olivers Scholars | New York, NY | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Scholarship Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,227,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Mar 7, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202430679349100523
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6232499
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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