Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn
Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in North Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $348K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $9K.
Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn at a glance
In short: Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn gave $17K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,552
- +71.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,759
- +71.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $348,012
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Palm Beach CNT ($4K). Together the top 6 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn gives
- Giving grew 169% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $17K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach CNT West Palm Beach, FL | Promote Jewish Culture | $3,500 |
| Norton Museum of Art West Palm Beach, FL | Promotion of the Arts | $3,500 |
| Israel Cancer Association West Palm Beach, FL | Promote Awareness | $3,500 |
| Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | Promotion of the Arts | $3,000 |
| WPBT Communications Foundation Inc Miami, FL | Public Broadcasting | $1,642 |
| Milagro Center Delray Beach, FL | Milagro Centers mission is to give underserved children theopportunity to succeed. | $1,410 |
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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 | $348,012 | $24,321 | $38,180 | $16,552 | 6 | $23,040 | $9,181 | $21,632 |
| 2024 | $361,871 | $8,481 | $32,790 | $9,642 | 6 | $16,586 | — | $20,996 |
| 2023 | $386,180 | $8,337 | $44,959 | $14,871 | 6 | $22,847 | — | $20,118 |
| 2022 | $422,802 | $39,996 | $35,691 | $6,160 | 6 | $13,824 | $22,111 | $22,535 |
| 2021 | $418,497 | $17,751 | $38,304 | $11,777 | 6 | — | $2,208 | $24,598 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn is led by Joseph Fleming, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Fleming
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $6K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $6K, to Joseph Fleming (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn
How much does Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn give each year?
Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn gave $17K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 6 grants.
What is Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn's typical grant size?
Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $3,250, and its average grant was $2,759, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn give grants?
Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants).
Does Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn's largest grantees?
Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Palm Beach CNT ($3,500), Norton Museum of Art ($3,500) and Israel Cancer Association ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn?
Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn reported $348K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn?
Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in North Palm Beach, FL. It holds $348K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn's EIN?
Commander Louis P & Frances F Frank Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3300004. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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