The Samuel and Jean Frankel Health and Research Foundation
Invitation OnlyBloomfield Hills, Michigan · EIN 30-0095044 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$26.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $35,000.
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
26% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Education support | $600,000 |
| Hospice of Michigan (State of Michigan) | Bloomfield Hills, MI | End of life care and support programs | $500,000 |
| Chrons & Colitis Foundation | Farmington Hills, MI | Medical research | $80,000 |
| Far Conservatory | Birmingham, MI | Assistance for people with disabilities | $50,000 |
| Gleaners | Detroit, MI | Food bank | $50,000 |
| Carehouse of Oakland County | Pontiac, MI | Assistance for abused and neglected children | $50,000 |
| Bear Hug Foundation | Birmingham, MI | Outdoor educational and recreational activities for foster children | $35,000 |
| Jewish Senior Life | West Bloomfield, MI | Senior/Retirement facility | $25,000 |
| Michigan League for Public Policy | Lansing, MI | Economic security and well-being for people in michigan | $25,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Alexandria, VA | Medical research | $20,000 |
| Jarc | Farmington Hills, MI | Assistance for people with disabilities | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Ann Arbor, MI | Sexual and reproductive health | $10,000 |
| Afmda | New York, NY | National ambulance, blood-service and disaster-relief organization | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research | Clarksburg, MD | Alzheimers research | $5,000 |
| Detroit Rescue Mission | Detroit, MI | Rehabilitation facility | $5,000 |
| Grace Centers of Hope | Pontiac, MI | Faith-Based long-term life skills program | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | West Bloomfield Twp, MI | Family services & support groups | $5,000 |
| Kids Kicking Cancer | Southfield, MI | Provides the needs of children with illness | $5,000 |
| Lupus Research Alliance | New York, NY | Lupus research | $5,000 |
| The Glaucoma Foundation | Peck Slip, NY | Glaucoma research | $5,000 |
| Ort America | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Education support | $5,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Patient service, awareness and support | $5,000 |
| Tamarack Camps | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Provides enriching jewish camping experiences | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Galilee Medical Center | Philadelphia, PA | Medical support and facility | $5,000 |
| Yad Ezra | Berkley, MI | Food bank | $3,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research | Royal Oak, MI | Childhood cancer research and treatment | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,520,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $1,312,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503109349100615
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0095044
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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