The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 27-1752212 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$517K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$23.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Institute | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Leap Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Francine A LeFrak Foundation Tools of the Trade Fund | $100,000 |
| The Milken Institute | Santa Monica, CA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Bedlam Inc | New York, NY | the Production 'Music City' fund | $75,000 |
| Bridge2rwanda Inc | Little Rock, AR | The LeFrak-Friedberg Africa Scholars Program | $35,000 |
| Bridge2rwanda Inc | Little Rock, AR | the LeFrak-Friedberg Scholars Program | $35,000 |
| Leap Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $34,000 |
| Museum of Arts and Design | New York, NY | Barbie: A Cultural Icon Exhibition | $25,000 |
| Barnard College | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Jersey Reentry | Kearny, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $3,484 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $517,484 | 10 |
| 2023 | $1,577,400 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349108442
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1752212
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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