The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Glyndon, MD EIN: 52-6042614

The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation is a private foundation based in Glyndon, Maryland. It reported 18 grants totaling $12,350 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations that include Maryland-based hospice, conservation, religious, and community organizations.

Key facts about The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation

In short: The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation gave $12K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $686.111), mostly in Maryland. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
52-6042614
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$12,350
Grants made (2025)
18
Average grant
$686
Median grant
$375
New grantees (estimate)
11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2025; small sample)
Total assets
$711,739
Primary geography
Maryland (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$712K

+13.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$12K

-32.8% YoY

Grant Count

18

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$686.111

-10.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation open to new grantees?

11%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $544. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $375 repeat.

  • 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 38% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, Wellspring of Life Farm describes its programs as therapeutic in nature and serving military members and veterans, first responders, at-risk teens, and their families. Gilchrist Hospice Care describes its work as providing inpatient and outpatient hospice services. The Valleys Planning Council says it works to conserve open spaces and protect Baltimore County’s agricultural, natural, historic, and scenic resources. The Land Preservation Trust describes assisting Baltimore County landowners with voluntary conservation and agricultural easements.

Grantmaking

In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $12,350. Grants ranged from $100 to $3,500, with a median grant of $375. The largest grants included $3,500 to Wellspring of Life Farm, $1,500 to Gilchrist Hospice Care, $1,400 to Har Sinai - Oheb Shalom Congregation, and $1,000 each to The Valleys Planning Council, Legacy Chase at Shawan Downs LLC, and Maryland Horse Library.

How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. The remaining grant dollars went to recipients in California (2%), New York (1%), Pennsylvania (1%), and Massachusetts (1%).

Grant Distribution by State

12states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.

Cities

BaltimoreNew YorkWashingtonOwings MillsCockeysvilleGlyndonPhiladelphiaReisterstownRockvilleTowsonColumbiaHunt ValleyPetershamHalethorpeOlneyYorktown HeightsAnnapolisAtlantaTriangleWindsor Mill

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K22 grants2020 30 grants2021 32 grants2022 27 grants2023 24 grants2024 18 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $18K (2024). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $12K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Wellspring of Life Farm: $4KWellspring of Life Farm$4KGilchrist Hospice Care: $2KGilchrist Hospice Care$2KHAR Sinai - Oheb Shalom Congregation: $1KHAR Sinai - Oheb ShalomCongregation$1KThe Valleys Planning Council: $1KThe Valleys Planning Council$1KLegacy Chase at Shawan Downs LLC: $1KLegacy Chase at Shawan DownsLLC$1KMaryland Horse Library: $1KMaryland Horse Library$1KLand Preservation Trust: $500Land Preservation Trust$500Tunnel to Towers Foundation: $500Tunnel to Towers Foundation$500Irvine Nature Center: $500Irvine Nature Center$500Guiding Eyes for the Blind: $250Guiding Eyes for the Blind$250

The largest 2025 recipient was Wellspring of Life Farm ($4K). Together the top 10 received $11K.

Grant Size Distribution

131 grants across all recorded years

131<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 131 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wellspring of Life Farm Monkton, MDFor the Exempt Function of the Organization$3,500
Gilchrist Hospice Care Hunt Valley, MDFor the Exempt Function of the Organization$1,500
HAR Sinai - Oheb Shalom Congregation Baltimore, MDFor the Exempt Function of the Organization$1,400
The Valleys Planning Council Towson, MDFor the Exempt Function of the Organization$1,000
Legacy Chase at Shawan Downs LLC Cockeysville, MDFor the Exempt Function of the Organization$1,000
Maryland Horse Library Reisterstown, MDFor the Exempt Function of the Organization$1,000
Land Preservation Trust Cockeysville, MDFor the Exempt Function of the Organization$500
Tunnel to Towers Foundation Glyndon, MDFor the Exempt Function of the Organization$500
Irvine Nature Center Owings Mills, MDFor the Exempt Function of the Organization$500
Guiding Eyes for the Blind Annapolis, MDFor the Exempt Function of the Organization$250

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $711,739 $59,897 $19,872 $12,350
2024 $628,003 $48,366 $26,052 $18,372
2023 $551,071 $32,220 $19,495 $7,700
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K$80K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$711,739$628,003$551,071
Revenue$59,897$48,366$32,220
Expenses$19,872$26,052$19,495
Qualifying Distributions$12,350$18,372$7,700
Net Investment Income$43,372$32,346—
Distributable Amount$32,388$28,585$69,012

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 26, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Victor Frenkil Jr as chairman and Gregory W Ayers as secretary/treasurer.

The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation is led by Victor Frenkil Jr., Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Victor Frenkil Jr.

    Chairman

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Gregory W. Ayers

    Secretary & Treasurer

    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.

Contact

Mailing address: 3850 Butler Road, Glyndon, MD 21136
Phone: (410) 429-0994

Frequently asked questions about The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation

How much does The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation give each year?

The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation gave $12K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 24 grants.

What is The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation's typical grant size?

The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $375, and its average grant was $686, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation that year got $2K on average.

Where does The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation give grants?

The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cockeysville, MD (2 grants) and Baltimore, MD (2 grants).

Who are The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation's largest grantees?

The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Wellspring of Life Farm ($3,500), Gilchrist Hospice Care ($1,500) and HAR Sinai - Oheb Shalom Congregation ($1,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation?

The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation reported $712K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (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 does The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, Wellspring of Life Farm describes its programs as therapeutic in nature and serving military members and veterans, first responders, at-risk teens, and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation's EIN?

The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6042614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Does The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation 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.

Your AI grants department

Here's the math on researching The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation by hand.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Maryland

Enterprise Holdings Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Assets

$594.3M

Grants

1

Total Given

$101.4M

Annie E Casey Foundation Inc

Baltimore, MD

The Annie E. Casey Foundation funds U.S. nonprofits and other partners working to improve outcomes for children and young people, including family strengthening, child welfare, education, employment, community development and juvenile justice. In 2024, grants ranged from $50 to $1,185,000, with a median of $40,000. Grants are by invitation only; it does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$2.3B

Grants

1,462

Total Given

$93.1M

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg

Owings Mills, MD

The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation funds direct services, programs, general operations, and capital projects in housing, health, jobs, education, and aging for low-income and vulnerable people. Its 2024 grants had a median of $50,000; its Small Grants Program offers up to $50,000 over two years, with funding focused on Baltimore, Hawaiʻi, Israel, and Northeastern Pennsylvania. It awards grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$1.8B

Grants

872

Total Given

$127.8M

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Johns Hopkins University funds a broad range of education, research, health, and community-related work, with 2025 grants ranging from $5,500 to nearly $95 million and a median of $100,000; many of the largest awards were sub-awards. Its grants went to organizations across the U.S., with the largest shares in California and Maryland, and the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$25.3B

Grants

813

Total Given

$594.1M

The Keith Campbell Foundation

Bethesda, MD

The Keith Campbell Foundation funds nonprofits working for equitable, livable communities, especially on watershed health, clean water, agriculture, and related community needs, with a focus on the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays and California’s San Francisco Bay watershed. Giving varies widely: 2024 grants ranged from $40 to $1.5 million, with a median of $5,000. It accepts unsolicited requests, with two application cycles per year.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$420.2M

Grants

688

Total Given

$27.9M

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Bethesda, MD

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation funds cystic fibrosis research, drug development, specialized care, and related training and clinical programs. In 2024, its grants had a median of about $150,000, with awards ranging from $2,800 to nearly $12.9 million; it supports work nationwide. Applications are submitted through specific funding opportunities, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines

Assets

$5.0B

Grants

624

Total Given

$189.6M

Baltimore Community Foundation Inc

Baltimore, MD

Baltimore Community Foundation supports schools, neighborhoods, and community projects, including work on kindergarten readiness, student well-being, neighborhood vitality, and arts and culture. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $19,800, with amounts varying widely, and its strategic school and neighborhood grants focus on Baltimore City and Baltimore County. It invites applications through its online portal for specified grant programs.

Assets

$314.3M

Grants

604

Total Given

$29.3M

Associated Jewish Charities of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD

Associated Jewish Charities of Baltimore supports Jewish life and related charitable, educational, religious, health, humanitarian, cultural, and social-service needs in Baltimore, nationally, in Israel, and worldwide. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,020 to $15.25 million, with a median of $18,750; the profile describes specific funding opportunities and donor-advised fund recommendations but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Assets

$446.7M

Grants

515

Total Given

$53.0M

Nora Roberts Foundation

Glenn Dale, MD

The Nora Roberts Foundation prioritizes literacy and also supports the arts, children, social justice, and the environment. It gives mainly in Maryland and nearby parts of Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC, while also making grants nationwide; typical grants are about $3,000–$5,000. Its 2025 filing says it funds preselected organizations only and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets

$118.6M

Grants

466

Total Given

$7.5M

The Abell Foundation Inc

Baltimore, MD

The Abell Foundation funds nonprofits, government agencies, and fiscally sponsored projects addressing health, education, community development, workforce, justice and addiction, the environment, and arts, as well as Baltimore-focused research and catalytic business investments. Its giving is focused on Baltimore City, with a typical grant of about $20,000 (2024 median; awards ranged from $188 to $300,000). It accepts applications: requests of $10,000 or less are reviewed on a rolling basis, while larger requests go through five annual board meetings.

Assets

$296.4M

Grants

391

Total Given

$13.4M

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington Inc

North Bethesda, MD

The Federation funds Jewish communal organizations and programs, including services for people in need, Jewish learning and engagement, youth and family programs, inclusion, community security, and work connecting the region with Israel and Jewish communities abroad. In 2025 it made 360 grants, with a median award of $20,000; grants ranged from $5,001 to $3.3 million, primarily supporting organizations in Greater Washington as well as national and international partners. It issues requests for proposals when opportunities are available; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited funding requests.

Assets

$388.5M

Grants

360

Total Given

$34.1M

More Funders in Maryland

The Nancy & Victor Frenkil Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?