Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation
The Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. In 2025, it made 17 grants totaling $107,292, with listed grants supporting organizations in Nebraska, Arizona, Iowa, and California.
Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation gave $107K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $107,292
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,311
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,186,112
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10906 Bel Air Drive, Omaha, NE 68144
Phone: (402) 212-7110
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Community Center ($51K across 7 grants). Together the top 10 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, 6% to Arizona, 5% to Iowa, and 4% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2023) to $147K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Center Omaha, NE | Institute of Holocaust Education | $19,350 |
| Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation Omaha, NE | Child Development Center | $15,442 |
| Jewish Federation of Lincoln Lincoln, NE | College Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Beth El Synagogue Omaha, NE | For the Needy and Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Omaha, NE | Rose Blumkin Jewish Home | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Omaha, NE | Jewish Senior Outreach | $7,000 |
| Temple Kol Ami Phoenix, AZ | Rabbi Jeremy Schneider Discretionary | $6,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Omaha, NE | Jewish Family Services | $5,000 |
| B'nai Israel Synagogue Council Bluffs, IA | Historical Exhibits | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Omaha, NE | Jewish Development Center | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,186,112 | $112,712 | $149,723 | $107,292 | 17 | $125,594 | $91,244 | $134,506 |
| 2024 | $2,223,123 | $140,146 | $133,795 | $95,175 | 14 | $112,850 | $119,023 | $125,013 |
| 2023 | $2,216,772 | $76,037 | $106,350 | $70,000 | 9 | $87,269 | $57,584 | $113,317 |
| 2022 | $2,247,085 | $142,070 | $187,047 | $146,511 | 20 | $162,361 | $122,434 | $110,542 |
| 2021 | $2,292,062 | $254,329 | $162,296 | $112,396 | 11 | $129,418 | $221,030 | $137,922 |
| 2020 | $2,200,029 | $95,352 | $143,249 | $105,750 | 9 | — | $64,383 | $122,285 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Jewish community organizations, synagogues, education, senior services, and assistance for people in need. The Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation, which received $15,442, describes its mission as conducting and supporting activities for the benefit of the Jewish Federation of Omaha.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $107,292. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $19,350, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest listed grants were $19,350 to the Jewish Community Center in Omaha for the Institute of Holocaust Education; $15,442 to the Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation for its Child Development Center; $10,000 to the Jewish Federation of Lincoln for college scholarships; and $10,000 to Beth El Synagogue for people in need and scholarships. The foundation also gave $10,000 to the Jewish Community Center for the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harold Mann as president/treasurer and Linda Z Mann as vice-president/secretary. Board members listed are Kathy McGauvran, Jill Strite, Amy Ref, and Elizabeth Wadleigh.
Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation is led by Harold Mann, President & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harold Mann
President & Treasurer
Co-Trustee → President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Linda Z. Mann
Vice President & Secretary
Co-Trustee → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Kathy McGauvran
Board Member
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Amy Ref
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$300 (2025)
Elizabeth Wadleigh
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$300 (2025)
Jill Strite
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$300 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: U S Bank NA (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Harold Mann (President/Treasurer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation
How much does Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation give each year?
Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation gave $107K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $95K across 14 grants.
What is Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,311, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation give grants?
Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (12 grants).
Does Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Community Center ($51,350 across 7 grants), Jewish Federation of Omaha Foundation ($15,442) and Beth El Synagogue ($11,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation?
Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Jewish community organizations, synagogues, education, senior services, and assistance for people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0607603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Carl Frohm Memorial Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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