Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc
The Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. In 2024, it reported 14 grants totaling $5,105,000, supporting organizations including colleges, schools, environmental groups, and community organizations.
Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc gave $5.1M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $365K), top state Ohio. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,105,000
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $364,643
- -7.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $108,763,934
- +31.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Nancy Guerin as the contact and requests verification of the applicant’s 501(c)(3) status and charity classification. It states there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Nancy Guerin
Mailing address: 1013 Centre Rd Ste 411, Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone: (302) 252-3810
Email: nmguerin@comerica.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hiram College ($1.6M). Together the top 10 received $4.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 29 grants of 64 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar distribution by recipient state included Ohio (35%), Maryland (19%), Florida (18%), and New York (7%). The filing also lists 20% for an unidentified state. Named recipients included organizations in Ohio, Maryland, Florida, New York, and South Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $51K; repeat grants $490K. How we count
Medians: $43K first-time, $263K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.0M (2020) to $6.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $5.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hiram College Hiram, OH | Unrestricted General | $1,600,000 |
| John Cabot University | Unrestricted General | $1,000,000 |
| McDonogh School Owings Mills, MD | Unrestricted General | $550,000 |
| Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper Inc Miami, FL | Unrestricted General | $475,000 |
| Friends of the Everglades Miami, FL | Unrestricted General | $300,000 |
| Chesapeake Conservancy Inc Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted General | $225,000 |
| The Green Vale School Old Brookville, NY | Unrestricted General | $200,000 |
| Western Reserve Land Conservancy Moreland Hills, OH | Unrestricted General | $200,000 |
| Sharebaby Inc Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted General | $200,000 |
| North Shore Alliance Oyster Bay, NY | Unrestricted General | $150,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,763,934 | $31,360,311 | $5,382,205 | $5,105,000 | 14 | $5,106,700 | $31,084,806 | $5,216,009 |
| 2023 | $82,470,340 | $4,088,032 | $5,538,156 | $4,715,000 | 12 | $4,716,700 | $3,414,022 | $5,041,852 |
| 2022 | $83,863,405 | $11,375,401 | $7,087,572 | $6,295,000 | 12 | $6,296,700 | $10,807,583 | $4,972,563 |
| 2021 | $79,589,318 | $8,955,916 | $6,068,963 | $5,415,000 | 13 | $5,416,150 | $8,303,103 | $5,958,731 |
| 2020 | $76,736,792 | $-1,553,511 | $4,682,880 | $3,980,000 | 13 | — | $559,124 | $5,212,740 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5.2M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Hiram College describes its mission as fostering intellectual excellence and social responsibility, while McDonogh School describes itself as a college-preparatory school focused on discovery and personal potential.
Environmental grantees include Friends of the Everglades, whose mission is “to preserve, protect, and restore the only Everglades in the world,” and Chesapeake Conservancy, which says it works to conserve and restore the natural and cultural resources of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. ShareBaby says it collects and distributes diapers, clothing, and other basic goods to families in need through community-based organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $5,105,000. Individual grants ranged from $10,000 to $1,600,000, with a median of $200,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $1,600,000 to Hiram College, $1,000,000 to John Cabot University, $550,000 to McDonogh School, $475,000 to Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper, and $300,000 to Friends of the Everglades. These grants were designated for unrestricted general support. Other grants included $225,000 to Chesapeake Conservancy, $200,000 each to The Green Vale School, Western Reserve Land Conservancy, and ShareBaby, and $50,000 to Danny and Ron’s Rescue for “support for daily.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paula C. Frohring as trustee and president; Jeffrey Larichie as trustee and vice president; Dennis Taylor as trustee; Philip Kushlan and Lucy Chamberlain as directors; and Kristin Finkelstein as secretary.
Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc is led by Paula C. Frohring, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paula C. Frohring
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Taylor
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Larichie
Trustee & Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Chamberlain
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Kushlan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Finkelstein
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jeffery Larichie (2020–2023) — Trustee & Vice President
- Former: William Falsgraf (2020–2023) — Trustee & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc
How much does Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc give each year?
Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc gave $5.1M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.7M across 12 grants.
What is Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $364,643, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc that year got $51K on average.
Where does Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc give grants?
Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc's top state is Ohio, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (19%) and Florida (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (4 grants).
Does Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hiram College ($1,600,000), John Cabot University ($1,000,000) and McDonogh School ($550,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc?
Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc reported $108.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.2M (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 Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc?
The filing lists Nancy Guerin as the contact and requests verification of the applicant’s 501(c)(3) status and charity classification. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc's EIN?
Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6513729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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