DW Frankel Foundation Inc
DW Frankel Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Its 2024 grants went to organizations in several states, supporting work that includes education, arts and culture, health, environmental protection, and social services.
DW Frankel Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: DW Frankel Foundation Inc gave $543K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $542,895
- +85.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -17.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,573
- +124.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,787,889
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to DW Frankel Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3692 Grand Avenue 299, Miami, FL 33133
Phone: (646) 337-3964
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who DW Frankel Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The National Philanthropic Trust ($286K). Together the top 10 received $503K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 79 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Pennsylvania received 53% of grant dollars, followed by Florida (14%), New York (11%), Colorado (11%), and California (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How DW Frankel Foundation Inc gives
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 200% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $293K (2023) to $543K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $543K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | General Support | $285,533 |
| NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| El Nido Family Centers Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $31,600 |
| Riverdale Country School Bronx, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Telluride Medical Center Telluride, CO | General Support | $30,000 |
| Miami Waterkeeper Coral Gables, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Fistula Foundation San Jose, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Cancer Research New York, NY | General Support | $10,363 |
| Mountainfilm Ltd Telluride, CO | General Support | $10,299 |
| Ah HAA School for the Arts CO Telluride, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,787,889 | $1,513,593 | $596,069 | $542,895 | 19 | $544,620 | $1,704,950 | $272,745 |
| 2023 | $4,845,365 | $435,866 | $342,913 | $293,200 | 23 | $313,873 | $191,439 | $252,322 |
| 2022 | $4,804,732 | $325,945 | $437,710 | $385,373 | 35 | $410,896 | $289,299 | $315,003 |
| 2021 | $4,885,249 | $524,485 | $381,981 | $328,297 | 1 | $360,747 | $390,606 | $312,840 |
| 2020 | $4,791,119 | $462,903 | $542,657 | $485,537 | 1 | — | $194,495 | $242,792 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DW Frankel Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $273K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. El Nido Family Centers describes its work as providing educational, youth development, health, and therapeutic services to families in low-income communities of Los Angeles County. Riverdale Country School describes itself as a pre-K–12 independent school focused on developing minds, building character, and creating community. Mountainfilm says it educates and inspires audiences through a film festival, symposium, and tour focused on issues, cultures, environments, and conversations. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Other 2024 recipients included NSU Art Museum, Telluride Medical Center, Miami Waterkeeper, Fistula Foundation, and Earth Justice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $542,895. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $285,533, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants included $285,533 to The National Philanthropic Trust, $50,000 to NSU Art Museum, $31,600 to El Nido Family Centers, $30,000 to Riverdale Country School, and $30,000 to Telluride Medical Center. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eliza Howard as president; Gregory C. Frankel as vice president, treasurer, and secretary; and Diane Sherman, David W. Frankel II, Esme Howard, and Jessa Sherman as directors.
DW Frankel Foundation Inc is led by Eliza Howard, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eliza Howard
President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
David W. Frankel II
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diane F. Sherman
Director
Trustee → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Esme Howard
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jessa Sherman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Gregory C. Frankel
Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda Frankel (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about DW Frankel Foundation Inc
How much does DW Frankel Foundation Inc give each year?
DW Frankel Foundation Inc gave $543K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $293K across 23 grants.
What is DW Frankel Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
DW Frankel Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,573, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does DW Frankel Foundation Inc give grants?
DW Frankel Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Telluride, CO (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does DW Frankel Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of DW Frankel Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are DW Frankel Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
DW Frankel Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The National Philanthropic Trust ($285,533), NSU Art Museum ($50,000) and El Nido Family Centers ($31,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is DW Frankel Foundation Inc?
DW Frankel Foundation Inc reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $545K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $273K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does DW Frankel Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. El Nido Family Centers describes its work as providing educational, youth development, health, and therapeutic services to families in low-income communities of Los Angeles County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from DW Frankel Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 DW Frankel Foundation Inc's EIN?
DW Frankel Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2874447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does DW Frankel Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). DW Frankel Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dw-frankel-foundation-inc-morg_6052ad73abbd48c9931a70b54c2ac540
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