Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation Xxxxx3008

CHICAGO, IL EIN: 13-3741659

The Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation is a private foundation established in 1994, based in Chicago, Illinois. The foundation was created from the estate of Regina Frankenberg to support organizations and programs that promote the care, conservation, treatment, well-being, and prevention of cruelty to animals.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$18.0M

+0.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$892K

-18.9% YoY

Grant Count

21

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$42K

-18.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation Xxxxx3008 reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation gives exclusively for animal welfare with two primary focus areas:

Endangered Species & Conservation: Protection of endangered wild animals and threatened species through supporting conservation research and related initiatives.

Companion Animal Welfare: Strengthening the capacity of organizations working to reduce the homelessness, mistreatment, and euthanasia of companion animals through adoption programs, training, spaying/neutering, and other related services.

Types of support provided include project grants, capital funding, and capacity building assistance.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

& Activity:**

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia.

Grant Distribution by State

15states
+7 more states

Cities

ArlingtonBarabooBernardsvilleBostonBriarcliff ManorBronxBrooklynChevy ChaseCotatiDarienIndianapolisKailuaMoscowNew YorkOaklandOlympiaOvandoPort WashingtonPortlandReston

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

  • Total Assets: $18,003,590
  • Total Revenue: $1,243,439
  • Total Expenses: $1,133,040
  • Net Income: $110,399
  • Number of Employees: 1
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$420K$839K$1M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$18,003,590$17,921,941$17,921,404
Revenue$1,243,439$1,336,122$498,057
Expenses$1,133,040$1,336,267$1,448,213
Qualifying Distributions$1,001,237$1,196,239$1,310,660
Net Investment Income$1,120,125$1,188,772$501,868
Distributable Amount$1,414,973$1,233,472$1,264,040

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$301K$601K$902K$1M21 grants202020 grants202121 grants202221 grants202321 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

FRIENDS OF ANIMALS INC$75KNATURESERVE$75KHUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UN…$75KBROOKLYN BRIDGE ANIMAL W…$60KWORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC$50KPETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPO…$50KBLACKFOOT CHALLENGE$50KBIDEAWEE$50KCONSERVATION LAW FOUNDAT…$50KWILD EARTH ALLIES$50K

Grant Size Distribution

104 grants across all recorded years

44<$50K49$50–100K11$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Open Grants

2 open opportunities from Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation Xxxxx3008

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Friends of Animals Inc ($75,000), Natureserve ($75,000), Humane Society of the United States ($75,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
OIKONOS-ECOSYSTEM KNOWLEDGE KAILUA, HIGENERAL OPERATING$40,000
FAUNA AND FLORA INTERNATIONAL INC WASHINGTON, DCGENERAL$40,000
AMA ANIMAL RESCUE BROOKLYN, NYGENERAL$10,000
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC Washington DC, WAGENERAL$50,000
FRIENDS OF ANIMALS INC DARIEN, CTGENERAL$75,000
AFRICAN PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE FUND BERNARDSVILLE, NJGENERAL$40,000
BROOKLYN BRIDGE ANIMAL WELFARE BROOKLYN, NYGENERAL$60,000
INDIANA FOREST ALLIANCE INC INDIANAPOLIS, INGENERAL$40,000
PETS ARE WONDERFUL SUPPORT (PAWS NY) NEW YORK, NYGENERAL$50,000
INTERNATIONAL CRANE FOUNDATION BARABOO, WIGENERAL OPERATING$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • Krystal Zec – Vice President (as of April 2024)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

No officer/director data available.

Contact Information

  • Website: fdnweb.org/frankenberg
  • Address: 10 S Dearborn St # IL1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603-2300
  • Telephone: 800-496-2583
  • EIN: 13-3741659

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation Xxxxx3008 fund?

The foundation gives exclusively for animal welfare with two primary focus areas: **Endangered Species & Conservation:** Protection of endangered wild animals and threatened species through supporting conservation research and related initiatives. **Companion Animal Welfare:** Strengthening the capacity of organizations working to reduce the homelessness, mistreatment, and euthanasia of companion animals through adoption programs, training, spaying/neutering, and other related services. Types o…

How do I apply for a grant from Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation Xxxxx3008?

**Grant Size & Activity:** • Typical award range: $2,000–$120,000 • Total giving in 2024: $892,000 • Made 21 grants in 2024 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Friends of Animals: $75,000 • The Humane Society of the United States: $75,000 • NatureServe: $75,000 **Active Grant Opportunities:** • Regina B. Frankenberg Foundation Grant - Endangered Species Conservation • Regina B. Frankenberg Foundation Grant - Companion Animals

Where does Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation Xxxxx3008 make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia.

What size grants does Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation Xxxxx3008 award?

In 2024, Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation Xxxxx3008 awarded 21 grants totaling $892K — an average of about $42K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation Xxxxx3008 required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation Xxxxx3008 reported a distributable amount of $1.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation Xxxxx3008's EIN?

Regina Bauer Frankenberg Foundation Xxxxx3008's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3741659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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