The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation
The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Evansville, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $267K. Net investment income was $44K.
The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation gave $267K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $53K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $266,942
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,388
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fort Wayne Philharmonic ($107K). Together the top 5 received $267K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 24 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2021) to $510K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $267K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $106,942 |
| Turnstone Center for Disabled Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northern in-Michigan Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Matthew 25 Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $40,000 |
| Community Transportation Network Fort Wayne, IN | Program Support | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $44,697 | $274,289 | $266,942 | 5 | $271,760 | $44,023 | $4,959 |
| 2023 | $229,663 | $102,615 | $240,987 | $235,000 | 5 | $239,038 | $101,872 | $16,739 |
| 2022 | $368,037 | $76,590 | $166,538 | $160,000 | 4 | $165,429 | $75,479 | $30,000 |
| 2021 | $457,984 | $65,982 | $162,778 | $155,000 | 4 | — | $64,986 | $28,207 |
| 2020 | $554,779 | $331,228 | $520,229 | $510,000 | 6 | — | $179,719 | $38,366 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Old National Wealth Management
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Robert L Frank
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally F Ayote
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William C Frank
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Old National Wealth Management (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation
How much does The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation give each year?
The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation gave $267K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $235K across 5 grants.
What is The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $53,388, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation give grants?
The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (5 grants).
Does The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (5 grants).
Who are The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fort Wayne Philharmonic ($106,942), Turnstone Center for Disabled ($40,000) and Girl Scouts of Northern in-Michigan ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation's EIN?
The Morton & Fredrica Frank Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6112931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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