Dr & Mrs James Frenkil
Dr & Mrs James Frenkil is a private foundation, based in Towson, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $241K. Net investment income was $31K.
Dr & Mrs James Frenkil at a glance
In short: Dr & Mrs James Frenkil gave $241K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $60K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $241,000
- +100.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,250
- +50.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $55,000
- Total assets
- $4,179,212
- -18.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (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 Dr & Mrs James Frenkil funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of MD ($130K). Together the top 4 received $241K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 20 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dr & Mrs James Frenkil gives
- Giving grew 101% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2021) to $275K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of MD Towson, MD | Educational | $130,000 |
| Univ of MD Baltimore Fndtn Towson, MD | Educational | $60,000 |
| U of MD School Medical Alumni Towson, MD | Educational | $50,000 |
| U of MD School of Medicine Towson, MD | Educational | $1,000 |
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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 | $4,179,212 | $-646,673 | $308,477 | $241,000 | 4 | $241,000 | $31,162 | $247,657 |
| 2024 | $5,134,362 | $60,981 | $182,280 | $120,000 | 3 | $120,000 | $54,681 | $243,849 |
| 2023 | $5,255,661 | $141,666 | $347,488 | $275,000 | 2 | $275,000 | $75,400 | $272,051 |
| 2022 | $5,461,483 | $50,200 | $204,530 | $120,000 | 6 | $120,000 | — | $317,989 |
| 2021 | $5,615,813 | $16,884 | $132,494 | $57,500 | 5 | — | — | $323,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dr & Mrs James Frenkil reported a distributable amount of $248K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dr & Mrs James Frenkil's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alex Hassani
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $6K (2025)
Carolyn Frenkil
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $6K (2025)
Samuel Handwerger
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $6K (2025)
Francis Hogle
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Carolyn Frenkil (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dr & Mrs James Frenkil
How much does Dr & Mrs James Frenkil give each year?
Dr & Mrs James Frenkil gave $241K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 3 grants.
What is Dr & Mrs James Frenkil's typical grant size?
Dr & Mrs James Frenkil's median grant in 2025 was $55,000, and its average grant was $60,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dr & Mrs James Frenkil give grants?
Dr & Mrs James Frenkil gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Towson, MD (4 grants).
Does Dr & Mrs James Frenkil give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Dr & Mrs James Frenkil's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (4 grants).
How large is Dr & Mrs James Frenkil?
Dr & Mrs James Frenkil reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $241K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $248K (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 is Dr & Mrs James Frenkil's EIN?
Dr & Mrs James Frenkil's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2312432. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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