The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund
The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund is a private foundation based in Larkspur, California. It made 33 grants totaling $1,348,061 in filing year 2024, supporting charitable organizations in several states.
The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund at a glance
In short: The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund gave $1.3M across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), top state California. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,348,061
- +43.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,850
- +25.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $19,497,599
- +5.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (4 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 947, Larkspur, CA 94977
Phone: (415) 925-1376
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Community Federation ($390K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 116 grants of 142 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went primarily to organizations in California (48%) and Massachusetts (31%), followed by Connecticut (8%), Illinois (5%), and New York (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 33 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $909K (2021) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Federation San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted Cash Support | $390,000 |
| Friends of the Fromm Institute Larkpur, CA | Annual Giving | $200,000 |
| Familyaid Boston Inc Jamaica Plain, MA | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted Cash Support | $100,000 |
| Wily Network Newton, MA | Unrestricted Cash Support | $100,000 |
| Newton Food Pantry Newton, MA | Unrestricted Cash Support | $75,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Cash Support | $65,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston, MA | General Fund | $45,000 |
| Institute for Education Research & Scholarships Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Cash Support | $30,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Fund | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,497,599 | $1,889,730 | $1,527,895 | $1,348,061 | 33 | $1,415,641 | $1,632,331 | $1,149,610 |
| 2023 | $18,445,527 | $904,788 | $1,437,130 | $941,887 | 29 | $1,018,759 | $363,610 | $1,054,211 |
| 2022 | $18,952,869 | $751,084 | $1,163,656 | $1,051,145 | 29 | $1,093,654 | $474,798 | $1,116,780 |
| 2021 | $19,357,979 | $2,321,628 | $1,006,986 | $909,100 | 23 | $951,778 | $4,081,832 | $1,201,523 |
| 2020 | $18,043,337 | $1,188,870 | $1,509,137 | $1,385,542 | 28 | — | $1,125,934 | $1,214,855 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — 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 fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including food access, housing support, education and research, music and humanitarian relief. For example, FamilyAid Boston says it helps parents and caregivers facing homelessness secure and sustain housing; Newton Food Pantry says it provides supplemental food and personal care products to people in need. The Boston Symphony Orchestra describes its work as presenting music and providing educational and training programs, while the Institute for Education Research & Scholarships describes its work as conducting research and serving as a fiscal sponsor for humanitarian projects.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund made 33 grants totaling $1,348,061. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $390,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants included $390,000 to Jewish Community Federation for unrestricted cash support, $200,000 to Friends of the Fromm Institute for annual giving, and $100,000 each to FamilyAid Boston for its general fund, Save the Children for unrestricted cash support, and Wily Network for unrestricted cash support. Other notable grants included $75,000 to Newton Food Pantry, $65,000 to Feeding America, and $45,000 to the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Fromm as president and director, and Susan Letcher as CFO, secretary, and director.
The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund is led by David Fromm, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Fromm
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Letcher
CFO, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $79K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $79K, to Susan Letcher (CFO, Secretary, Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund
How much does The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund give each year?
The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund gave $1.3M across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $942K across 29 grants.
What is The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund's typical grant size?
The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $40,850, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund give grants?
The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund's top state is California, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (31%) and Connecticut (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Newton, MA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund's largest grantees?
The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Community Federation ($390,000), Friends of the Fromm Institute ($200,000) and Familyaid Boston Inc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund?
The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund reported $19.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including food access, housing support, education and research, music and humanitarian relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund?
The fund 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 The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund's EIN?
The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6100399. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Alfred and Hanna Fromm Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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