Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation
The Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its most recent filing on record is for 2020, with no filings since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation at a glance
In short: Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation gave $58K across 13 grants in 2020 (avg $4K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $57,540
- Grants made (2020)
- 13
- Average grant
- $4,426
- Median grant
- $2,700
- Total assets
- $97,721
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (66% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Gabriel and Dina Frank 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: 1659 50Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Oros BJ ($10K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 31% to recipients in New York, and 2% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 13 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oros BJ Lakewood, NJ | Educational | $10,360 |
| Yeshiva Orchos Chaim Lakewood, NJ | Educational | $7,910 |
| Yeshiva Nezer Hatorah Lakewood, NJ | Educational | $7,450 |
| Beth Medrash Govoha Lakewood, NJ | Educational | $7,000 |
| Beth Medrah Zichron Meir Lakewood, NJ | Educational | $5,500 |
| Yeshivah Heichal Hatorah Staten Island, NY | Educational | $5,500 |
| Cong Hemed Mount Kisco, NY | Religious | $2,700 |
| Yeshiva Chasan Sofer Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $2,500 |
| Yesiva Ohr Shraga Brooklyn, NY | Educational | $2,500 |
| Various Organizations Brooklyn, NY | Educationalreligioussocial Service | $2,350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $97,721 | $21,735 | $58,727 | $57,540 | 13 | $2,339 | $5,592 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2020 — 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 2020 grants included educational, religious, and social-service purposes. Among the grantees, Yeshiva Orchos Chaim Inc. describes its mission as providing Jewish and secular education for elementary-school-aged children. Yeshiva of Greater Washington Inc. describes itself as an Orthodox Jewish middle school, high school, and rabbinic seminary, with a mission of rooting students in Torah, fostering a passion for learning, and preparing them for life through an intensive dual-studies curriculum.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $57,540. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,360, with a median grant of $2,700.
Notable 2020 grants included $10,360 to Oros BJ, $7,910 to Yeshiva Orchos Chaim, $7,450 to Yeshiva Nezer Hatorah, $7,000 to Beth Medrash Govoha, and $5,500 each to Beth Medrah Zichron Meir and Yeshivah Heichal Hatorah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Gabriel Frank and Dina Frank as directors.
Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Dina Frank
Director
New on the 2020 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriel Frank
Director
New on the 2020 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation
How much does Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation give each year?
Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation gave $58K across 13 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation's typical grant size?
Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $2,700, and its average grant was $4,426, across 13 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation give grants?
Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (5 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (4 grants).
Does Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (10 grants).
Who are Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation's largest grantees?
Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Oros BJ ($10,360), Yeshiva Orchos Chaim ($7,910) and Yeshiva Nezer Hatorah ($7,450), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation?
Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation reported $98K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22K.
What does Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included educational, religious, and social-service purposes. Among the grantees, Yeshiva Orchos Chaim Inc. describes its mission as providing Jewish and secular education for elementary-school-aged children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gabriel and Dina Frank 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 ↑
How much is Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation's EIN?
Gabriel and Dina Frank Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7246628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Gabriel and Dina Frank 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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