The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc
The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc is a public charity based in New York, NY. Formed in 2001, it states that it awards scholarships to deserving high school seniors and continuing scholarships to prior awardees, and contributes to other 501(c)(3) organizations.
The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc gave $12K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,732
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,067
- -26.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $249,939
- -12.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 444 East 82Nd Street Ste 4B, New York, NY 10028
Phone: (212) 772-3265
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Duane Park ($4K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in California; the state associated with the remaining 13% is not identified. Listed recipients include organizations in New York City and Brooklyn, New York, and Los Angeles, California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $642; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $39K (2020). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Duane Park New York, NY | Donation | $3,500 |
| Covenant House New York, NY | Donation | $2,000 |
| Northside Center for Child Developm New York, NY | Donation | $2,000 |
| NY Road Runners Team for Kids New York, NY | Donation | $1,584 |
| Aftua | Donation | $515 |
| MSK Giving New York, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Kids for Kids Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Arifuldpro | — | $500 |
| QGV March Forth | Donation | $250 |
| Go Fund ME | — | $233 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $249,939 | $30,494 | $65,072 | $11,732 | 11 | $28,104 |
| 2024 | $284,517 | $22,117 | $66,688 | $14,577 | 10 | $15,431 |
| 2023 | $329,088 | $16,998 | $54,140 | $9,650 | 6 | $14,708 |
| 2022 | $366,230 | $18,446 | $82,240 | $19,516 | 9 | $14,993 |
| 2021 | $430,024 | $72,552 | $106,880 | $32,138 | 11 | $43,948 |
| 2020 | $464,352 | $3,427 | $86,941 | $39,147 | 18 | $687 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission is to award scholarships to deserving high school seniors and continuing scholarships to prior awardees, and to contribute to other 501(c)(3) organizations. Its filing describes grants to people continuing college and to various other charities.
Among the organizations it supported in 2025, Friends of Duane Park Inc describes its mission as caring for, restoring, and preserving New York City’s second-oldest park and building neighborhood community through events. Kids for Kids Foundation Inc says it assists families of children battling severe and life-threatening illnesses.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 11 grants totaling $11,732. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $3,500, with a median of $500.
Notable 2025 grants included $3,500 to Friends of Duane Park, $2,000 each to Covenant House and Northside Center for Child Development, and $1,584 to NY Road Runners Team for Kids. Kids for Kids Foundation received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dana Bernstein as trustee and director, Phyliss Frank as trustee and officer, and Rhonda Frank as an officer.
The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dana Bernstein
Trusteedirector
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Frank
Officer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyliss Frank
Trusteeofficer
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Phyllis Frank (2020–2023) — Trusteeofficer
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 Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc
How much does The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc give each year?
The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc gave $12K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $15K across 10 grants.
What is The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,067, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc that year got $642 on average.
Where does The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc give grants?
The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (9 grants).
Who are The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of Duane Park ($3,500), Covenant House ($2,000) and Northside Center for Child Developm ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc?
The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc reported $250K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $30K.
What does The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc fund?
The fund’s stated mission is to award scholarships to deserving high school seniors and continuing scholarships to prior awardees, and to contribute to other 501(c)(3) organizations. Its filing describes grants to people continuing college and to various other charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc?
The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc's EIN?
The Morty Frank Memorial Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0002365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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