Frankel Brothers Foundation
Frankel Brothers Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2022 filing describes its charitable activity as assistance to Orthodox Hebrew education and Hebrew institutions. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no later filing reported; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Frankel Brothers Foundation at a glance
In short: Frankel Brothers Foundation gave $573K across 28 grants in 2022 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $572,750
- Grants made (2022)
- 28
- Average grant
- $20,455
- Median grant
- $2,700
- Total assets
- $976,892
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Frankel Brothers Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2022 filing listed a letter stating the purpose of the solicitation and any applicable brochure as the application materials, with no restrictions on awards. These are instructions from the 2022 filing and are not presented as current.
- Review Cycle
- The 2022 filing listed no deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2022 filing listed no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Mordechai Piller
Mailing address: 32 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (718) 855-0740
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frankel Brothers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Yeshivas Mevakshai Torah ($250K). Together the top 10 received $541K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 28 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 2% to recipients in New Jersey. Most of the listed grants went to Brooklyn organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 28 grants totaling $573K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshivas Mevakshai Torah Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $250,000 |
| Cong Gemach Bnei Pinchos Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $102,000 |
| The OJC Fund Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $62,000 |
| Congregation Khal Shaarei Zion Bobov Inc Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $29,500 |
| Cong & Kolel Ohel Yesochor Dchasedi Belz Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $25,000 |
| TOV Vchesed Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $21,000 |
| Bnos Zion of Bobov Inc Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $15,000 |
| Kolel Chibas Jerusalem Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $14,000 |
| Bais Menachem Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $12,000 |
| American Friends of Ymer Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Educational | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $976,892 | $941,783 | $574,650 | $572,750 | 28 | $572,750 | $926,783 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is assistance to Orthodox Hebrew education and Hebrew institutions. Its 2022 grants included organizations with religious and educational purposes. Among its grantees, Kolel Chibas Jerusalem describes its mission as providing food, shelter, medical and social services, and cash stipends to assist needy families. The OJC Fund describes its mission as maintaining a donor-advised fund and providing services to make charitable giving administratively efficient and personally rewarding.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $572,750. Grants ranged from $100 to $250,000, with a median of $2,700. Its largest grants included $250,000 to Yeshivas Mevakshai Torah, $102,000 to Cong Gemach Bnei Pinchos, $62,000 to The OJC Fund, and $29,500 to Congregation Khal Shaarei Zion Bobov Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Mordechai G Piller and Arye L Frankel as trustees.
Frankel Brothers Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Arye L. Frankel
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mordechai G. Piller
Trustee
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022. "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 Frankel Brothers Foundation
How much does Frankel Brothers Foundation give each year?
Frankel Brothers Foundation gave $573K across 28 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Frankel Brothers Foundation's typical grant size?
Frankel Brothers Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $2,700, and its average grant was $20,455, across 28 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frankel Brothers Foundation give grants?
Frankel Brothers Foundation gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (23 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (3 grants).
Does Frankel Brothers Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Frankel Brothers Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious & Educational" (28 grants).
Who are Frankel Brothers Foundation's largest grantees?
Frankel Brothers Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Yeshivas Mevakshai Torah ($250,000), Cong Gemach Bnei Pinchos ($102,000) and The OJC Fund ($62,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Frankel Brothers Foundation?
Frankel Brothers Foundation reported $977K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $942K.
What does Frankel Brothers Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is assistance to Orthodox Hebrew education and Hebrew institutions. Its 2022 grants included organizations with religious and educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frankel Brothers Foundation?
The 2022 filing listed a letter stating the purpose of the solicitation and any applicable brochure as the application materials, with no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Frankel Brothers Foundation's EIN?
Frankel Brothers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2903080. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2022
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