Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr
Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2026 filing reports 53 grants totaling $51,586, primarily to organizations in New York, including educational, cultural, medical, and charitable organizations.
Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr at a glance
In short: Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr gave $52K across 53 grants in 2026 (avg $973.321), mostly in New York. 21% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $51,586
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 53
- -15.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $973
- +29.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $444,237
- -0.4% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (11 of 53, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr
- 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: 45 Sutton Place South 14C, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 759-4132
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Vassar College ($25K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
267 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 267 grants of 267 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Listed grantees include organizations in New York City, Poughkeepsie, Ithaca, and Yonkers.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 11 of 53 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $79; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $25 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 68% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 203% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $83K (2022). In 2026 it made 53 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Nypdrs Day NY, NY | General Support | $5,100 |
| Cornell Law School Ithacal, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Weill-Cornell Medicine New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| NY Law School New York, NY | General Support | $3,600 |
| UJA-Federation NY, NY | General Support | $1,836 |
| ALUM&FRIENDS of Laguardia New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Harlem School of the Arts New York, NY | General Support | $500 |
| New York Public Library New York, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Wnet Yonkers, NY | General Support | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $444,237 | $81,807 | $56,735 | $51,586 | 53 | $53,205 | $28,158 | $70,628 |
| 2025 | $446,149 | $176,323 | $53,490 | $47,285 | 63 | $49,077 | $45,170 | $62,325 |
| 2024 | $391,594 | $30,007 | $45,513 | $39,247 | 54 | $41,017 | $26,405 | $52,120 |
| 2023 | $385,894 | $64,781 | $23,545 | $17,004 | 48 | $18,727 | $61,370 | $49,665 |
| 2022 | $341,062 | $103,639 | $87,582 | $82,937 | 49 | $84,397 | $100,721 | $51,514 |
| 2021 | $300,375 | $123,385 | $44,604 | $43,230 | 87 | — | $19,226 | $39,305 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for educational institutions such as Vassar College, Cornell Law School, and New York Law School, as well as cultural, health, and charitable organizations.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Vassar College says its mission is to make accessible a liberal education that promotes independent thinking and intellectual curiosity. Harlem School of the Arts describes its work as providing training in dance, music, theater, and visual arts. WNET says it delivers lifelong learning and meaningful experiences through public-service media. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $51,586. Grant amounts ranged from $5 to $25,000, with a median of $100. Its largest grants included $25,000 to Vassar College, $5,100 to NYPDRS Day, $5,000 each to Cornell Law School and Weill-Cornell Medicine, and $3,600 to New York Law School. Other listed recipients included UJA-Federation ($1,836), Alumni & Friends of LaGuardia ($1,000), Harlem School of the Arts ($500), New York Public Library ($500), and WNET ($500). The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Marjorie Ellenbogen as president, Janice Savin-Williams as vice president, and Jill S Gellert as treasurer/secretary.
Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr is led by Marjorie Ellenbogen Officer, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Marjorie Ellenbogen Officer
President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Savin-Williams Officer
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill S. Gellert Officer
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr
How much does Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr give each year?
Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr gave $52K across 53 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $47K across 63 grants.
What is Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr's typical grant size?
Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr's median grant in 2026 was $100, and its average grant was $973, across 53 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr that year got $79 on average.
Where does Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr give grants?
Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (20 grants), NY, NY (11 grants), Bronx, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr's largest grantees?
Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr's largest 2026 grantees include Vassar College ($25,000), Nypdrs Day ($5,100) and Cornell Law School ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr?
Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr reported $444K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (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 does Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included support for educational institutions such as Vassar College, Cornell Law School, and New York Law School, as well as cultural, health, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr?
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 Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr's EIN?
Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6110723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Franklyn Ellenbogen Jr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/franklyn-ellenbogen-jr-morg_19c81f23935743e3876f0bb6227de5b4
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