Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation
Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including congregations, community organizations, and arts and cultural organizations.
Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation gave $20K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $421.043), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,789
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- +51.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $421
- -29.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75
- Total assets
- $176,065
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2444 Madison Road Unit 1507, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Phone: (513) 891-5522
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Adath Israel Congregation ($4K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 143 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 43% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 34% to Ohio, 13% to North Carolina, 6% to New York, and 2% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation gives
- 49% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% 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 (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adath Israel Congregation Cincinnati, OH | Charitable - General Support | $4,056 |
| Porchlight Music Theatre Chicago, IL | Charitable - General Support | $2,500 |
| Temple Beth El Charlotte, NC | Charitable - General Support | $2,500 |
| Cong Bnai Tikvah Deerfield, IL | Charitable - General Support | $2,000 |
| Congretation ETZ Chaim Lombard, IL | Charitable - General Support | $2,000 |
| Roadshow Inc Naperville, IL | Charitable - General Support | $2,000 |
| Mayerson JCC Cincinnati, OH | Charitable - General Support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Charitable - General Support | $360 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | Charitable - General Support | $360 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Club Cincinnati, OH | Charitable - General Support | $250 |
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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 | $176,065 | $22,682 | $21,821 | $19,789 | 47 | $21,299 | $22,482 | $25,892 |
| 2024 | $175,049 | $23,320 | $20,459 | $18,524 | 31 | $20,034 | $23,145 | $22,032 |
| 2023 | $172,074 | $18,166 | $19,586 | $17,604 | 31 | $19,036 | $17,991 | $19,751 |
| 2022 | $89,311 | $8,869 | $15,730 | $13,496 | 22 | $14,796 | $8,616 | $17,180 |
| 2021 | $96,283 | $18,541 | $14,398 | $12,005 | 12 | $13,205 | $18,366 | $13,715 |
| 2020 | $92,140 | $7,993 | $5,648 | $4,125 | 4 | — | $7,993 | $11,863 |
| 2019 | $89,795 | $7,378 | $8,933 | $7,495 | 5 | — | $7,378 | $11,055 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K 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 include support for Jewish organizations and cultural organizations. For example, Jewish Federation of Cincinnati says it works to build an inclusive Jewish community, help people in need, support Israel, and assure a vibrant Jewish future. Cincinnati Public Radio describes its work as providing journalism, music, and culture to the community; Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra says it creates experiences connecting the musically curious.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $19,789. Grants ranged from $24 to $4,056, with a median of $75. The largest awards included $4,056 to Adath Israel Congregation in Cincinnati, Ohio; $2,500 each to Porchlight Music Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, and Temple Beth El in Charlotte, North Carolina; and $2,000 each to Cong Bnai Tikvah in Deerfield, Illinois, Congregation Etz Chaim in Lombard, Illinois, and Roadshow Inc in Naperville, Illinois. These grants were listed as charitable general support.
Other 2025 recipients included Mayerson JCC ($1,000), Jewish Federation of Cincinnati ($360), Jewish National Fund ($360), Cincinnati Symphony Club ($250), American Jewish Archives ($150), and Hadassah ($150).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peninah Frankel as president and treasurer, Steven Frankel as vice president and secretary, and Deena Frewen as director.
Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation is led by Peninah Frankel, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peninah Frankel
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deena Frewen
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Frankel
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation
How much does Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation give each year?
Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation gave $20K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 31 grants.
What is Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $75, and its average grant was $421, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation give grants?
Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (34%) and North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (16 grants), New York, NY (10 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Adath Israel Congregation ($4,056), Porchlight Music Theatre ($2,500) and Temple Beth El ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation?
Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation reported $176K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (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 Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for Jewish organizations and cultural organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation's EIN?
Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6180254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Schulzinger Frankel Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS February 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
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