The Lisa Frank Foundation
The Lisa Frank Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Lisa Frank Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lisa Frank Foundation gave $52K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,990
- +34.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +350.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,777
- -70.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $1,172,340
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lisa Frank Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys and Girls Club ($27K). Together the top 9 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lisa Frank Foundation gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $52K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club Tucson, AZ | Donation | $27,000 |
| She Ready Foundation Burbank, CA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Cranbrook Schools Bloomfield Hills, MI | Donation | $5,000 |
| Girls Scouts Tucson, AZ | Donation | $4,000 |
| Musuem of Contempory Art Tucson, AZ | Donation | $3,500 |
| Tu Nidito Tucson, AZ | Donation | $1,300 |
| Bens Bells Tucson, AZ | Donation | $1,000 |
| Humane Society Tucson, AZ | Donation | $100 |
| The Loft Tucson, AZ | Donation | $90 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,172,340 | $38,365 | $60,468 | $51,990 | 9 | $51,990 | $5,661 | $54,619 |
| 2024 | $999,790 | $6,812 | $45,863 | $38,560 | 2 | $38,560 | $8,364 | $40,426 |
| 2023 | $745,824 | $10,002 | $37,691 | $31,845 | 10 | $31,845 | $6,337 | $33,961 |
| 2022 | $636,886 | $-17,212 | $41,791 | $36,611 | 13 | $36,611 | $8,213 | $33,616 |
| 2021 | $732,204 | $599,186 | $8,642 | $7,004 | 12 | $7,004 | $3,164 | $8,477 |
| 2020 | $118,652 | $-14,192 | $6,000 | $6,000 | 4 | — | $2,340 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lisa Frank Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lisa Frank Foundation is led by Lisa Frank, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Frank
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lisa Frank Foundation
How much does The Lisa Frank Foundation give each year?
The Lisa Frank Foundation gave $52K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 2 grants.
What is The Lisa Frank Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lisa Frank Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $5,777, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lisa Frank Foundation give grants?
The Lisa Frank Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (19%) and Michigan (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (7 grants).
Does The Lisa Frank Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Lisa Frank Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (9 grants).
Who are The Lisa Frank Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lisa Frank Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys and Girls Club ($27,000), She Ready Foundation ($10,000) and Cranbrook Schools ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lisa Frank Foundation?
The Lisa Frank Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Lisa Frank Foundation's EIN?
The Lisa Frank Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5795280. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work The Lisa Frank 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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