The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield
The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield is a private foundation based in Shorewood, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing reports charitable grants to organizations working in areas including children’s health, substance-use prevention, storytelling and literacy, psychotherapy, housing, and food assistance.
The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield at a glance
In short: The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield gave $372K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Minnesota. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $371,517
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,768
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $687,301
- -35.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (10 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (67% 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 Marissa and Greg Frankenfield
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5750 Merry Lane, Shorewood, MN 55331
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Minnesota ($200K). Together the top 10 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 45 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 27% to Virginia, and 5% to California. The filing also reports recipient-state shares of 0% for Nebraska and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 15 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $10K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 786% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $242K (2021) to $372K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $372K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | Charitable Giving | $200,000 |
| Smart Approaches to Marijuana Alexandria, VA | Charitable Giving | $100,000 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Center City, MN | Charitable Giving | $25,000 |
| Masonic Cancer Center U of M Minneapolis, MN | Charitable Giving | $20,000 |
| Young Storytellers Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Giving | $10,000 |
| Rose City Center Pasadena, CA | Charitable Giving | $10,000 |
| Philippine Scholars Fridley, MN | Charitable Giving | $2,500 |
| Excelsior Lions Club Excelsior, MN | Charitable Giving | $1,000 |
| People's City Mission Lincoln, NE | Charitable Giving | $1,000 |
| Covenant House New York, NY | Charitable Giving | $500 |
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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 | $687,301 | $4,213 | $384,140 | $371,517 | 15 | $373,767 | $12,473 | $47,570 |
| 2023 | $1,067,228 | $-26,652 | $319,713 | $307,689 | 12 | $307,689 | $16,366 | $60,000 |
| 2022 | $1,413,593 | $-65,231 | $346,444 | $331,510 | 13 | $331,510 | $12,095 | $74,815 |
| 2021 | $1,825,268 | $2,074,135 | $248,867 | $242,050 | 5 | $242,050 | $67,318 | $89,875 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield reported a distributable amount of $48K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Young Storytellers says it develops literacy through storytelling and helps underserved public-school children express themselves through writing and performance. Rose City Center says it offers affordable psychotherapy in California and psychoanalytic training for clinicians. People’s City Mission says it provides temporary housing and assistance to homeless people in the Lincoln, Nebraska area. Feed My Starving Children describes its work as feeding children and striving to eliminate child starvation worldwide. Mom’s Haven of Hope says it supports single mothers and their children through housing and a supportive community. Kenya Children’s Fund says it helps children in Kenya access education, nutrition, and health care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $371,517. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $200,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest reported grants were $200,000 to Children’s Minnesota, $100,000 to Smart Approaches to Marijuana, $25,000 to Hazelden Betty Ford, and $20,000 to Masonic Cancer Center U of M. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Young Storytellers and Rose City Center, $2,500 to Philippine Scholars, and $1,000 each to Excelsior Lions Club and People’s City Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gregory G Frankenfield as treasurer and Marissa Frankenfield as president.
The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield is led by Marissa Frankenfield, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marissa Frankenfield
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gregory G. Frankenfield
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Marissa and Greg Frankenfield
How much does The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield give each year?
The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield gave $372K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $308K across 12 grants.
What is The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield's typical grant size?
The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $24,768, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield give grants?
The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield gives mostly in Minnesota: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (27%) and California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Paul, MN (2 grants) and Excelsior, MN (2 grants).
Does The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Giving" (15 grants).
Who are The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield's largest grantees?
The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Minnesota ($200,000), Smart Approaches to Marijuana ($100,000) and Hazelden Betty Ford ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield?
The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield reported $687K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $374K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Young Storytellers says it develops literacy through storytelling and helps underserved public-school children express themselves through writing and performance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield's EIN?
The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6812675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Marissa and Greg Frankenfield 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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