Sidney Frohman Foundation

SANDUSKY, OH EIN: 34-6517809

The Sidney Frohman Foundation is a private foundation based in Sandusky, Ohio, established in 1954. The foundation supports a wide variety of local charities and schools through grant funding.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.1M

+5.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$433K

-5.3% YoY

Grant Count

-9.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

+5.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sidney Frohman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $443K 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 does not have a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities focus on:

Education
Human Services
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Theater and performing arts
Domestic violence support
Science education

Grantmaking

The foundation provides funding for program support, scholarships, summer intern programs, operating expenses, nutritional supplements, and nutritional meals programs.

Grant Types

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Ohio, with a particular emphasis on the Sandusky area and North Central Ohio.

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $2.1M (100%)

States

Ohio

Cities

Berlin HeightsBowling GreenCastaliaClevelandClydeColumbusFremontHuronKelleys IslandLorainMacedoniaMilanPort ClintonRocky RiverSanduskyToledoVermilion

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2023:

Total Assets: $9,626,950
Total Giving: $456,500–$481,000
Total Revenues: $437,576
Total Expenses: $556,517
Investment Income and Dividends: $314,328

Address: 422 W Market St, Sandusky, OH 44870

Tax Status:

EIN: 34-6517809
501(c)(3) private foundation
Tax-exempt since October 1954
Required to file IRS Form 990-PF

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$10,111,384	$9,626,950	$9,745,891
Revenue	$1,022,378	$437,576	$545,795
Expenses	$537,944	$556,517	$581,026
Qualifying Distributions	$455,995	$481,062	$501,767
Net Investment Income	$942,246	$350,813	$463,364
Distributable Amount	$442,823	$443,148	$459,165

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

189 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hayes Presidential Library Museum ($60,000), Sandusky Blue Streak Boosters ($50,000), Sandusky Board of Education ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN RED CROSS SANDUSKY, OH	PROGRAM FUNDING	$5,000
BACK TO THE WILD INC CASTALIA, OH	FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS	$17,000
BGSU FOUNDATION FIRELANDS SCHOLARSH BOWLING GREEN, OH	SCHOLARSHIPS	$5,000
BOYS GIRLS CLUB OF ERIE CO SANDUSKY, OH	PROGRAM FUNDING	$15,000
CARE AND SHARE OF ERIE COUNTY SANDUSKY, OH	PROGRAM FUNDING	$20,000
CHI LIVING COMMUNITIES SANDUSKY, OH	PROGRAM FUNDING	$6,500
EDISON LOCAL SCHOOLS MILAN, OH	PROGRAM FUNDING	$4,000
FIRELANDS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA HURON, OH	PROGRAM FUNDING	$10,000
HAYES PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY MUSEUM FREMONT, OH	PROGRAM FUNDING	$60,000
HEARTBEAT PREGNANCY CENTER SANDUSKY, OH	PROGRAM FUNDING	$8,100

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board Members:

Daniel C. Frohman, Chairman (3 hours/week, $15,000 compensation)
Donald J. Mazza, Trustee (1.5 hours/week, $2,500 compensation)
Dawson E. Foster, Trustee (1.5 hours/week, $5,000 compensation)
Andy Davis, Trustee (1.5 hours/week, $5,000 compensation)
Donald G. Koch, Former Trustee (1.5 hours/week, $5,000 compensation)

The foundation operates with zero employees.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DANIEL C FROHMAN	CHAIRMAN	3	$15,000
DONALD G KOCH	FORMER TRUST	1.5	$2,000
DONALD J MAZZA	TRUSTEE	1.5	$2,000
DAWSON E FOSTER	TRUSTEE	1.5	$5,000
ANDY DAVIS	TRUSTEE	1.5	$5,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sidney Frohman Foundation fund?

The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking priorities focus on: • Education • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Theater and performing arts • Domestic violence support • Science education

How do I apply for a grant from Sidney Frohman Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 39-41 grants in 2023 • Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $60,287 • Median grant amount: $10,000 • Maximum grant amount: $50,000 **Recent Grant Examples (2023):** • Sandusky Blue Streak Boosters Club: $50,000 (Program Funding) • Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio: $30,000 (Food Programs) • The Sandusky State Theatre: $25,000 (Operating Expenses) **Grant Types:** The foundation provides funding for program support, scholarships, summer intern program…

Where does Sidney Frohman Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Ohio, with a particular emphasis on the Sandusky area and North Central Ohio.

What size grants does Sidney Frohman Foundation award?

In 2024, Sidney Frohman Foundation awarded 37 grants totaling $433K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Sidney Frohman Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Sidney Frohman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $443K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.