The Franka Foundation
The Franka Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023.
The Franka Foundation at a glance
- Expenses (2023)
- $2,400
- -99.9% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Franka Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 8 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Franka Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $725K (2021) to $2.1M (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Society for Yad Vashem Los Angeles, CA | Contribution | $2,000,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzala New York, NY | Contribution | $75,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $2,400 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $2,400 | $616,899 | $2,083,521 | $2,075,000 | 2 | $2,075,000 | — | $36,234 |
| 2021 | $1,469,022 | $1,153,904 | $735,770 | $725,000 | 4 | $725,000 | $543,175 | $54,503 |
| 2020 | $1,050,888 | $565,703 | $764,588 | $750,000 | 2 | — | $30,036 | $58,927 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Franka Foundation is led by Steven Baral, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Steven Baral
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Avinoam Baral
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Franka Foundation
Where does The Franka Foundation operate?
The Franka Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York, Washington.
What is The Franka Foundation's EIN?
The Franka Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4918844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work The Franka Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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