Howard Frankenthal Family
Howard Frankenthal Family is a private foundation based in Mequon, Wisconsin. Its 2026 filing lists grants for general and educational purposes, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Wisconsin.
Howard Frankenthal Family at a glance
In short: Howard Frankenthal Family gave $150K across 77 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $149,955
- +51.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 77
- +75.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,947
- -13.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $916,939
- +0.7% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (85% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Howard Frankenthal Family
- How to Apply
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Contact Howard Frankenthal. The filing states there is no specific policy or format for application materials and no restrictions on awards. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Howard Frankenthal
Mailing address: 9160 N Upper River Road, River Hills, WI 53217
Phone: (262) 241-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Howard Frankenthal Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Milwaukee Jewish Federation ($56K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 244 grants of 246 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The remaining shares went to Texas (7%), Illinois (4%), New York (2%), and Minnesota (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Howard Frankenthal Family gives
- 53% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 99% 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 (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 $69K (2022) to $164K (2024). In 2026 it made 77 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation Milwaukee, WI | General and Educational Purposes | $56,000 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Day School Milwaukee, WI | General and Educational Purposes | $35,180 |
| Congregation Shalom Milwaukee, WI | General and Educational Purposes | $3,600 |
| Friends of the IDF Chicago, IL | General and Educational Purposes | $3,600 |
| Kinderplatz of Find Arts Fort Worth, TX | General and Educational Purposes | $2,500 |
| MD Andersen Cancer Center Austin, TX | General and Educational Purposes | $2,500 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General and Educational Purposes | $2,500 |
| Trinity Valley School Fort Worth, TX | General and Educational Purposes | $2,500 |
| Herc - Holocaust Education Resource Center Milwaukee, WI | General and Educational Purposes | $1,980 |
| Friendship Circle of Wisconsin Fox Point, WI | General and Educational Purposes | $1,800 |
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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 | $916,939 | $131,321 | $160,913 | $149,955 | 77 | $150,314 | $121,273 | $152,511 |
| 2025 | $910,446 | $50,225 | $110,786 | $98,948 | 44 | $98,948 | $38,387 | $139,129 |
| 2024 | $897,567 | $37,930 | $179,102 | $164,170 | 13 | $164,170 | $22,998 | $122,061 |
| 2023 | $1,132,569 | $54,882 | $123,444 | $109,050 | 67 | $109,050 | $40,488 | $112,332 |
| 2022 | $1,160,501 | $32,219 | $83,945 | $69,100 | 45 | $69,100 | $17,374 | $120,073 |
| 2021 | $1,173,267 | $20,473 | $79,848 | $69,320 | 49 | — | $11,862 | $97,608 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howard Frankenthal Family reported a distributable amount of $153K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants are described as being for “general and educational purposes.” Supported organizations include educational, community, literacy, and health-related nonprofits. For example, Milwaukee Jewish Day School describes its mission as preparing children for success, leadership, and engagement with the world through academic excellence and Jewish values. Hunger Task Force says it works to prevent hunger and malnutrition by providing food and promoting social policies. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 77 grants totaling $149,955. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $56,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants were $56,000 to Milwaukee Jewish Federation and $35,180 to Milwaukee Jewish Day School, both for general and educational purposes. Other notable 2026 grants included $3,600 each to Congregation Shalom and Friends of the IDF.
In 2025, Milwaukee Jewish Day School received $25,108 and Milwaukee Jewish Federation received $25,000. Other 2025 recipients included Hunger Task Force ($1,000), Trinity Valley School ($1,000), and Grand Avenue Club ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Howard M. Frankenthal as president, director, and treasurer; Elana M. Frankenthal, Gretchen E. Frankenthal, and Sam Frankenthal as directors.
Howard Frankenthal Family is led by Howard M. Frankenthal, President, Director & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Howard M. Frankenthal
President, Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elana M. Frankenthal
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen E. Frankenthal
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Frankenthal
Director
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 Howard Frankenthal Family
How much does Howard Frankenthal Family give each year?
Howard Frankenthal Family gave $150K across 77 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $99K across 44 grants.
What is Howard Frankenthal Family's typical grant size?
Howard Frankenthal Family's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $1,947, across 77 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Howard Frankenthal Family give grants?
Howard Frankenthal Family gives mostly in Wisconsin: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (39 grants), Green Bay, WI (5 grants), Madison, WI (5 grants) and Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Howard Frankenthal Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Howard Frankenthal Family's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (77 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Howard Frankenthal Family's largest grantees?
Howard Frankenthal Family's largest 2026 grantees include Milwaukee Jewish Federation ($56,000), Milwaukee Jewish Day School ($35,180) and Congregation Shalom ($3,600), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Howard Frankenthal Family?
Howard Frankenthal Family reported $917K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (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 Howard Frankenthal Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants are described as being for “general and educational purposes.” Supported organizations include educational, community, literacy, and health-related nonprofits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Howard Frankenthal Family?
Contact Howard Frankenthal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Howard Frankenthal Family's EIN?
Howard Frankenthal Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1642921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2021 (received by the IRS August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Howard Frankenthal Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/howard-frankenthal-family-morg_b2d05a4c537b446393b46d5511bf5efe
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