The Franken Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHolmdel, New Jersey · EIN 82-3661990 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$133K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
77% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Olc School | Jersey City, NJ | Aid for students | $24,000 |
| US Foundation - Natl Holocaust Museum | New York, NY | Aid for museum | $11,600 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Aid for veterans | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Aid for refugees | $10,000 |
| National Parkinsons Foundation | New York, NY | Aid for healthcare and research | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Aid for healthcare | $10,000 |
| Smile Train | Washington DC, DC | Aid for children's healthcare | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Aid for children in need | $5,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | Aid for breast cancer research | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Prineton, NJ | Aid for those in crisis | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Aid for people affected by poverty or emergencies | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Aid for people affected by poverty or emergencies | $5,000 |
| America's Vetdogs | Smithtown, NY | Aid for veterans | $5,000 |
| Tunnel Towers | Staten Island, NY | Aid for first responder families affected by 9/11 | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Aid for communities impacted by natural disasters | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Aid for communities impacted by natural disasters | $5,000 |
| Sylvia's Children | Holmdel, NJ | Aid for children in need | $1,000 |
| Griffin Bridges Program | West Orange, NJ | Aid for students | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132,600 | 18 |
| 2024 | $99,555 | 14 |
| 2023 | $45,662 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632539349100908
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3661990
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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