Dw Frankel Foundation Inc
DW Frankel Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida, established in 1976. The foundation supports philanthropic initiatives across the United States, with a focus on arts, culture, education, and human services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.8M
+19.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$543K
+85.2% YoY
Grant Count
19
-17.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+124.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Arts and culture
- Education and higher education
- Religion and Judaism
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
Grantmaking
The foundation made 12 grants in 2024 and appears to be open to new applicants.
Grant Range
$25–$285,533
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple states, with particular focus on:
- New York
- Colorado
- California
- Florida
Additional states with funding activity include Connecticut, Illinois, Tennessee, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $5,787,889
- Total revenues: $1,513,593
- Total expenses: $596,069
- Total grants and contributions: $300,000
- Investment income and dividends: $239,793
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $972,953
As of 2023:
- Total grants and contributions: $215,388
- Investment income and dividends: $210,132
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,787,889 | $4,845,365 | $4,804,732 |
| Revenue | $1,513,593 | $435,866 | $325,945 |
| Expenses | $596,069 | $342,913 | $437,710 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $544,620 | $313,873 | $410,896 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,704,950 | $191,439 | $289,299 |
| Distributable Amount | $272,745 | $252,322 | $315,003 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- David F. Frankel – President (serves without compensation)
- Gregory C. Frankel – Treasurer (serves without compensation)
- Diane Sherman – Director (located in Miami, FL; serves without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE SHERMAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| GREGORY C FRANKEL | VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER, SECRETARY | — | — |
| ELIZA HOWARD | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| DAVID W FRANKEL II | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ESME HOWARD | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JESSA SHERMAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 3692 Grand Ave # 299, Miami, FL 33133-4953
- Phone: 646-337-3964
- EIN: 13-2874447
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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