Frankel Family Foundation
The Frankel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Prescott, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in areas including environmental conservation, migration, human rights, health, community services, and youth programming.
Frankel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Frankel Family Foundation gave $833K across 51 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $833,000
- +5444.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- +2450.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,333
- +117.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,138,245
- -39.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Frankel Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4250 N Surprise Spring Lane, Prescott, AZ 86305
Phone: (928) 717-2533
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frankel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hand in Hand American Friends of CNTR for Jewish-a ($150K). Together the top 10 received $617K.
Grant Size Distribution
310 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 288 grants of 310 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Arizona accounted for 35% of grant dollars, Oregon 19%, Washington 18%, Minnesota 7%, and Illinois 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frankel Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 898% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $1.5M (2023). In 2025 it made 51 grants totaling $833K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hand in Hand American Friends of CNTR for Jewish-a Portland, OR | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Stand Bellingham, WA | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Inc Tucson, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Kino Border Initiative Nogales, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Indigenous Educational Network of Turtle Island Bemidji, MN | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott Prescott, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $21,000 |
| Global Health Committee Inc Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Prescott Animal Park Association Prescott, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Human Rights Watch Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Launch Pad Teen Center Prescott, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $10,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing states that the $833,000 in distributions from sources other than current income represented 25% or more of the foundation’s net assets of $2,036,588 at the beginning of that taxable year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,138,245 | $128,328 | $866,240 | $833,000 | 51 | $852,280 | $114,768 | $94,905 |
| 2024 | $1,876,157 | $48,653 | $66,159 | $15,025 | 2 | $46,596 | $36,297 | $100,279 |
| 2023 | $1,892,663 | $111,150 | $1,601,670 | $1,533,200 | 88 | $1,564,089 | $72,823 | $153,468 |
| 2022 | $3,383,183 | $-63,081 | $1,071,349 | $931,200 | 81 | $1,028,702 | $46,076 | $214,800 |
| 2021 | $4,513,613 | $289,489 | $1,147,430 | $998,000 | 88 | $1,093,365 | $240,382 | $288,057 |
| 2020 | $5,371,554 | $412,363 | $1,204,446 | $1,049,578 | 83 | — | $350,846 | $322,245 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frankel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2025 — 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in several fields. For example, the Center for Biological Diversity says it works to protect species and the lands, waters, and climate they need; Kino Border Initiative says it promotes humane, just, and workable migration; and Human Rights Watch says it investigates abuses and presses those in power to respect rights.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in wildlife refuge and public education (Prescott Animal Park Association), health services for people affected by poverty and TB or AIDS (Global Health Committee), youth-focused programming (The Launch Pad Teen Center), and conservation of open space and wildlife habitat (Central Arizona Land Trust).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $833,000. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $150,000 each to Hand in Hand American Friends of Cntr for Jewish-A and STAND; $100,000 to Center for Biological Diversity; $70,000 to Kino Border Initiative; and $60,000 to Indigenous Educational Network of Turtle Island. The listed purposes for these grants were general and unrestricted.
Other reported 2025 grants included $21,000 to Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott, $20,000 each to Global Health Committee and Prescott Animal Park Association, $15,000 to Human Rights Watch, $10,500 to The Launch Pad Teen Center, and $10,000 each to Central Arizona Land Trust and Concern Worldwide U.S.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Leigh Ann Frankel as director and president; Matt Frankel as treasurer, vice president, and director; and Mimi Frankel and Jennie Wolfe as directors.
Frankel Family Foundation is led by Leigh Ann Frankel, Director & President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Leigh Ann Frankel
Director & President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennie Wolfe
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Frankel
Treasurer, Vice President & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Frankel
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Peter Frankel (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Marya Frankel (2022–2024) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Matthew Frankel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Miriam Frankel (2020–2021) — Vice President, Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Family Foundation
How much does Frankel Family Foundation give each year?
Frankel Family Foundation gave $833K across 51 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 2 grants.
What is Frankel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Frankel Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $16,333, across 51 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frankel Family Foundation give grants?
Frankel Family Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (19%) and Washington (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Prescott, AZ (10 grants), Chicago, IL (7 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Frankel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Frankel Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frankel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Frankel Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hand in Hand American Friends of CNTR for Jewish-a ($150,000), Stand ($150,000) and Center for Biological Diversity Inc ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Frankel Family Foundation?
Frankel Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $852K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frankel Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frankel Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Frankel Family Foundation's EIN?
Frankel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7337220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Frankel Family Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Frankel Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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