Samuel J & Connie M Frankino
Samuel J & Connie M Frankino is a private foundation based in Rocky River, Ohio. Its 2026 filing reports 32 grants totaling $958,006, with recipients including religious organizations, community organizations, health-related nonprofits, and arts organizations.
Samuel J & Connie M Frankino at a glance
In short: Samuel J & Connie M Frankino gave $958K across 32 grants in 2026 (avg $30K), mostly in Florida. 47% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $958,006
- -1.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 32
- -8.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $29,938
- +7.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,219
- Total assets
- $17,526,272
- -2.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (15 of 32, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Florida (60% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Samuel J & Connie M Frankino
- Contact
Application contact: Connie Frankino
Mailing address: 22700 Lake Road 202, Rocky River, OH 44116
Phone: (216) 621-6100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samuel J & Connie M Frankino funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Place of Hope ($228K). Together the top 10 received $778K.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 166 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, recipients in Florida received 60% of grant dollars and recipients in Ohio received 33%. Recipients in Washington, D.C., and New York each received 3%, while recipients in Pennsylvania received 1%. The largest awards included grants to organizations in Florida and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Samuel J & Connie M Frankino open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 15 of 32 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $26K repeat.
- 44% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 45% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 144% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 $958K (2026) to $2.4M (2022). In 2026 it made 32 grants totaling $958K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Place of Hope West Palm Beach, FL | General | $228,110 |
| St Christopher Church Rocky River, OH | General | $124,000 |
| Diocese of Palm Beach Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General | $116,175 |
| Catholic Community Foundation Cleveland, OH | General | $58,200 |
| University Hospitals Cleveland, OH | General | $56,500 |
| Glazer Hall Palm Beach, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theatre Jupiter, FL | General | $50,000 |
| Cathedral of Saint Ignatius Loyola Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General | $40,000 |
| RDK Melanoma Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | General | $29,400 |
| El Sol Jupiter's Neighborhood Resource Center Jupiter, FL | General | $25,908 |
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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 | $17,526,272 | $987,115 | $1,191,181 | $958,006 | 32 | $1,104,060 | $899,994 | $765,601 |
| 2025 | $17,917,354 | $59,439 | $1,178,338 | $973,290 | 35 | $1,101,289 | $819,996 | $758,583 |
| 2024 | $19,108,382 | $638,442 | $1,609,663 | $1,404,472 | 37 | $1,532,376 | $910,733 | $717,171 |
| 2023 | $20,004,932 | $371,851 | $2,027,820 | $1,732,672 | 28 | $1,860,155 | $958,425 | $756,453 |
| 2022 | $21,660,901 | $3,078,162 | $2,633,865 | $2,395,352 | 34 | $2,559,704 | $3,007,793 | $1,002,105 |
| 2021 | $21,216,604 | $1,729,806 | $1,796,362 | $1,576,947 | 30 | — | $1,659,117 | $1,024,712 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Samuel J & Connie M Frankino reported a distributable amount of $766K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include child and family services, faith-based stewardship, performing arts, community health and social services, and youth wellness. For example, Place of Hope describes its mission as providing a stable and loving family environment for children and families in need. Maltz Jupiter Theatre says it aims to entertain, educate, and inspire the community through performing arts and arts education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $958,006. Grant amounts ranged from $515 to $228,110, with a median of $10,219. The largest awards included $228,110 to Place of Hope, $124,000 to St Christopher Church, $116,175 to the Diocese of Palm Beach, $58,200 to Catholic Community Foundation, and $56,500 to University Hospitals. The listed grants were for general purposes.
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, the filing directs applicants to contact Connie Frankino and provide the reason for the request and its purpose. It states that there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Connie M. Frankino is listed as a trustee on the 2026 filing.
Samuel J & Connie M Frankino is led by Connie M. Frankino, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Connie M. Frankino
Trustee
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$150K (2021) → $183K (2026)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $183K, to Connie M Frankino (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Samuel J & Connie M Frankino
How much does Samuel J & Connie M Frankino give each year?
Samuel J & Connie M Frankino gave $958K across 32 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $973K across 35 grants.
What is Samuel J & Connie M Frankino's typical grant size?
Samuel J & Connie M Frankino's median grant in 2026 was $10,219, and its average grant was $29,938, across 32 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Samuel J & Connie M Frankino that year got $14K on average.
Where does Samuel J & Connie M Frankino give grants?
Samuel J & Connie M Frankino gives mostly in Florida: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (9 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants), Palm Beach Gardens, FL (3 grants) and Jupiter, FL (3 grants).
Does Samuel J & Connie M Frankino give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Samuel J & Connie M Frankino's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Samuel J & Connie M Frankino's largest grantees?
Samuel J & Connie M Frankino's largest 2026 grantees include Place of Hope ($228,110), St Christopher Church ($124,000) and Diocese of Palm Beach ($116,175), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Samuel J & Connie M Frankino?
Samuel J & Connie M Frankino reported $17.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $766K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Samuel J & Connie M Frankino fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include child and family services, faith-based stewardship, performing arts, community health and social services, and youth wellness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samuel J & Connie M Frankino?
Samuel J & Connie M Frankino has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Samuel J & Connie M Frankino's EIN?
Samuel J & Connie M Frankino's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1577766. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Samuel J & Connie M Frankino funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/samuel-j-and-connie-m-frankino-morg_6c6dca0e3efe405dbce457c11a222dea
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