The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc
The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it made 10 grants totaling $517,484 to charitable organizations.
The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc gave $517K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $517,484
- -67.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $51,748
- -63.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $18,568,552
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Leap Inc ($134K across 2 grants). Together the top 8 received $517K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 54 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 66% of grant dollars, California recipients received 19%, Arkansas recipients received 14%, and New Jersey recipients received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $285K (2021) to $5.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $517K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Institute New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Leap Inc Brooklyn, NY | Francine A LeFrak Foundation Tools of the Trade Fund | $100,000 |
| The Milken Institute Santa Monica, CA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Bedlam Inc New York, NY | the Production 'Music City' fund | $75,000 |
| BRIDGE2RWANDA Inc Little Rock, AR | The LeFrak-Friedberg Africa Scholars Program | $35,000 |
| BRIDGE2RWANDA Inc Little Rock, AR | the LeFrak-Friedberg Scholars Program | $35,000 |
| Leap Inc Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $34,000 |
| Museum of Arts and Design New York, NY | Barbie: A Cultural Icon Exhibition | $25,000 |
| Barnard College New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Jersey Reentry Kearny, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $3,484 |
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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 | $18,568,552 | $5,194,247 | $1,206,868 | $517,484 | 10 | $1,059,357 | $2,043,828 | $977,432 |
| 2023 | $14,580,843 | $2,894,550 | $2,144,945 | $1,577,400 | 11 | $2,046,398 | $363,354 | $723,501 |
| 2022 | $13,829,768 | $3,010,976 | $895,664 | $330,000 | 11 | $817,549 | $755,839 | $604,970 |
| 2021 | $11,714,456 | $3,265,309 | $889,479 | $285,000 | 9 | $759,773 | $2,235,765 | $590,721 |
| 2020 | $9,338,626 | $5,944,366 | $5,682,270 | $5,185,227 | 13 | — | $1,804,947 | $480,304 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $977K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, LEAP Inc says it helps low- and moderate-income people access living-wage jobs and career paths, while Grace Institute says it supports New York City job-training programs that help women achieve sustained employment. Bridge2Rwanda describes its work as building a fellowship of young African leaders. Other recipients included the theatre company Bedlam and the Museum of Arts and Design, which says it collects, displays, and interprets objects in craft, art, and design.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $517,484. Grants ranged from $3,484 to $100,000, with a median of $35,000. Among the awards were $100,000 each to Grace Institute, LEAP Inc, and the Milken Institute; $75,000 to Bedlam Inc; and two $35,000 grants to Bridge2Rwanda Inc. Other grants included $34,000 to LEAP Inc, $25,000 to the Museum of Arts and Design, $10,000 to Barnard College, and $3,484 to New Jersey Reentry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Francine A LeFrak as director and president; Eric Friedberg as director and vice president; Blair Feldman as director and treasurer; Tamara Laine as secretary and director; and Jay Goldberg, Stephanie Guild, Sheila Klehm, and Jennifer Jordan McCall as directors.
The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc is led by Francine A LeFrak, Director & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Francine A LeFrak
Director & President
Director, President & Founder → Director & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blair Feldman
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Friedberg
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Goldberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Klehm
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Jordan McCall
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamara Laine
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Guild
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jill Wierbicki Abrahams (2020–2023) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Stephanie Gould (2022) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc
How much does The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc give each year?
The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc gave $517K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 11 grants.
What is The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $51,748, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc give grants?
The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (19%) and Arkansas (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Little Rock, AR (2 grants).
Does The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Leap Inc ($134,000 across 2 grants), Grace Institute ($100,000) and The Milken Institute ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc?
The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc reported $18.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $977K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc?
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 The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1752212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Francine A LeFrak Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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