Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation
The Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It made 14 grants totaling $96,387 in filing year 2025, with listed awards supporting charitable organizations in several states and the District of Columbia.
Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation gave $96K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $96,387
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,885
- -14.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $979,096
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says there is no standard application form. Submit a letter requesting a contribution with a copy of the organization’s IRC Section 501(c)(3) letter. The filing states that eligible organizations must be charitable, religious, educational, literary, or scientific as described in IRC Section 501(c)(3).
- Review Cycle
- The filing states there are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing states there are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Jody Frank
Mailing address: 3720 Sparrow Pond Lane, Raleigh, NC 27606
Phone: (919) 520-4567
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association ($50K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 47 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states and the District of Columbia. The reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Illinois 63%, Wisconsin 15%, Maryland 7%, North Carolina 7%, and the District of Columbia 3%. Listed recipients also included organizations in Colorado, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation gives
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 201% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2020) to $97K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Chicago, IL | Charitable - General Support | $50,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El of Waukesha Waukesha, WI | Charitable - General Support | $9,887 |
| Springsong Museum Silver Spring, MD | Charitable - General Support | $7,000 |
| Beth Shalom Synagogue Raleigh, NC | Charitable - General Support | $6,500 |
| Chicago Maritime Museum Chicago, IL | Charitable - General Support | $5,000 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable - General Support | $5,000 |
| Piece of Mind Washington, DC | Charitable - General Support | $3,000 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation Inc Milwaukee, WI | Charitable - General Support | $2,500 |
| Angelica Village Lakewood, CO | Charitable - General Support | $2,000 |
| Jam for Jamaica Inc Waukesha, WI | Charitable - General Support | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $979,096 | $54,955 | $113,401 | $96,387 | 14 | $100,262 | $42,330 | $49,795 |
| 2024 | $1,038,468 | $104,894 | $107,022 | $96,600 | 12 | $100,350 | $98,676 | $52,320 |
| 2023 | $1,040,742 | $28,034 | $83,606 | $74,700 | 8 | $77,051 | $21,512 | $53,945 |
| 2022 | $1,096,314 | $810,175 | $88,901 | $71,046 | 8 | $76,349 | $1,149 | $33,238 |
| 2021 | $375,040 | $231,875 | $85,984 | $75,700 | 5 | $75,700 | $229,902 | $12,505 |
| 2020 | $229,149 | $3,220 | $43,744 | $42,000 | 3 | — | $3,977 | $14,576 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation says its purpose is to provide classroom and on-water sailing instruction for people with physical disabilities. Angelica Village describes its work as nurturing community living spaces that promote health, resilience, and sustainability through individualized and family care and sustained mutual support. The Milwaukee Jewish Federation says its mission includes supporting the continuity of Jewish people and the quality of Jewish life.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $96,387. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $2,750. The largest award was $50,000 to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association for general support. Other notable awards included $9,887 to Congregation Emanu-El of Waukesha, $7,000 to Springsong Museum, $6,500 to Beth Shalom Synagogue, and $5,000 each to Chicago Maritime Museum and the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation; these grants were listed for charitable general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jody L. Frank as president and treasurer, Beth Ann Waite as vice-president, Joel A. Stein as secretary, and Karen A. O’Heath as director.
Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation is led by Jody L. Frank, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jody L. Frank
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen A. O'Heath
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Beth Ann Waite
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel A. Stein
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation
How much does Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation give each year?
Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation gave $96K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $97K across 12 grants.
What is Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $6,885, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation give grants?
Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (15%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Waukesha, WI (2 grants).
Does Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association ($50,000), Congregation Emanu-El of Waukesha ($9,887) and Springsong Museum ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation?
Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation reported $979K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation says its purpose is to provide classroom and on-water sailing instruction for people with physical disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says there is no standard application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation's EIN?
Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3994549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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