The Harry J L Frank Jr Foundation
The Harry J L Frank Jr Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17K. Net investment income was $54.
The Harry J L Frank Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: The Harry J L Frank Jr Foundation gave $17K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $17K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $17,340
- -61.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $17,340
- +93.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $17,340
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Harry J L Frank Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was HJLF Lectureship Fund ($17K).
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Harry J L Frank Jr Foundation gives
- Giving grew 345% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2018 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $45K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HJLF Lectureship Fund Irvine, CA | Charitable | $17,340 |
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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 | — | $54 | $25,068 | $17,340 | 1 | $17,340 | $54 | $530 |
| 2022 | $25,014 | $84 | $48,700 | $44,800 | 5 | $44,800 | — | $3,171 |
| 2021 | $73,732 | $-1,589 | $6,428 | $3,600 | 6 | $3,600 | $94 | $3,849 |
| 2020 | $81,749 | $-10,559 | $6,758 | $3,900 | 11 | — | $1,365 | $3,611 |
| 2018 | $105,167 | $10,896 | $5,841 | $5,391 | 3 | — | $10,896 | $4,433 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harry J L Frank Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $530 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Harry J L Frank Jr Foundation is led by James Frank, Trustee on every filing since 2018 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
James Frank
Trustee
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Margaret Frank (2018) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2023. "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 Harry J L Frank Jr Foundation
How much does The Harry J L Frank Jr Foundation give each year?
The Harry J L Frank Jr Foundation gave $17K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $45K across 5 grants.
Where does The Harry J L Frank Jr Foundation operate?
The Harry J L Frank Jr Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Missouri, New York, Texas.
How much is The Harry J L Frank Jr Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Harry J L Frank Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $530 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Harry J L Frank Jr Foundation's EIN?
The Harry J L Frank Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7075506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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