The Sam J Frankino Foundation
Historical FunderCleveland, Ohio · EIN 20-5380431 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$3.4M
Organizations funded86
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$78.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LORRAINE DODERO |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 241487, CLEVELAND OH 44124 |
| Phone | 4402481400 |
| Form and materials | REASON FOR REQUEST AND PURPOSE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
11% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $1,260,000 |
| Gilmour Academy | Gates Mills, OH | Operating | $269,677 |
| Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums of Ohio Inc | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $260,346 |
| American Heart Association Ne Ohio | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $236,049 |
| Catholic Community Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $171,679 |
| Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $100,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Solon, OH | Operating | $60,000 |
| Hattie Larlham Foundation | Mantua, OH | Sponsorship | $60,000 |
| American Red Cross of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $50,000 |
| Hands Together | Springfield, MA | Operating | $50,000 |
| The Great Lakes Museum Science Center | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $40,000 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation | Reston, VA | Operating | $35,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $30,000 |
| Cleveland Orchestra | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $30,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Operating | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Ne Ohio | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $25,000 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $25,000 |
| Joseph's Home | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $25,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Independence, OH | Operating | $25,000 |
| Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin School | Chardon, OH | Operating | $25,000 |
| Shoes & Clothes for Kids | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Operating | $25,000 |
| The Tri-C Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Vatican | Chigaco, IL | Operating | $20,000 |
| Love in Neglected Communities | Stow, OH | Operating | $20,000 |
| Lupus Foundation of America | Brecksville, OH | Operating | $20,000 |
| May Dugan Center | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $20,000 |
| Malachi House | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $17,000 |
| Adoption Network Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $15,000 |
| Cornerstone of Hope | Independence, OH | Operating | $15,000 |
| Ecumenical Shelter Network of Lake County | Painesville, OH | Operating | $15,000 |
| I Am Boundless | Independence, OH | Operating | $15,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $15,000 |
| St Malachi Center | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $15,000 |
| The City Mission | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $15,000 |
| Hope Meadows Foundation | Independence, OH | Operating | $13,350 |
| Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $12,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | Akron, OH | Operating | $11,000 |
| A Kid Again Northern Ohio | Twinsburg, OH | Operating | $10,000 |
| Achievement Centers for Children | Highland Hills, OH | Operating | $10,000 |
| Best Buddies | Westlake, OH | Operating | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $10,000 |
| Geauga County Humane Society Rescue Village | Novelty, OH | Operating | $10,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $10,000 |
| Hire Heroes USA | Alpharetta, GA | Operating | $10,000 |
| Medwish International | North Olmsted, OH | Operating | $10,000 |
| Partnership Schools for Inner-City Education | New York, NY | Operating | $10,000 |
| St Francis of Assisi Parish | Gates Mills, OH | Operating | $10,000 |
| Transformations by Austin Angels | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $10,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy | Moreland Hills, OH | Operating | $10,000 |
| Wheelchairs 4 Kids | Tarpon Springs, FL | Operating | $10,000 |
| Womensafe Inc | Chardon, OH | Operating | $10,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $8,000 |
| Womankind | Garfield Hts, OH | Operating | $8,000 |
| Hearts of Hope | Layfayette, LA | Operating | $7,500 |
| Noia Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $7,421 |
| Zelie's Home | Garfield Hts, OH | Operating | $7,000 |
| Access Inc | Akron, OH | Operating | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Animal Protection League | Cleveland, OH | Operating | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 86 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,445,022 | 86 |
| 2024 | $2,972,938 | 83 |
| 2023 | $2,562,026 | 88 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632439349101013
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5380431
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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