The Raymond Frankel Foundation
The Raymond Frankel Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2025, it made grants for purposes including arms control, national security education, dialogue between nuclear players, Middle East education, and government accountability.
The Raymond Frankel Foundation at a glance
In short: The Raymond Frankel Foundation gave $3.9M across 61 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), top state Massachusetts. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,937,580
- +30.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 61
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $64,550
- +17.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $50,433,336
- +4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (15 of 61, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Raymond Frankel Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists an interview process and documentation requirements; restrictions on awards are listed as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Allan Myer
Mailing address: 2423 Benedict Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (818) 679-6899
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Raymond Frankel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harvard University ($951K). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
271 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 184 grants of 271 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Massachusetts (37%), Washington, DC (34%), New York (8%), Georgia (6%), and California (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Raymond Frankel Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 61 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $70K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2019) to $3.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 61 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Boston, MA | To Promote Arms Control | $951,200 |
| Bridging the Gap American University Washington, DC | Education & Advancement of National Security | $664,000 |
| Center for Strategic and International Studies Washington, DC | Advancing practical ideas to address the worlds greatest challenges | $350,187 |
| American Academy of Arts and Science Cambridge, MA | To Create Dialogue Between Nuclear Players | $267,000 |
| American Friends of IDI Atlanta, GA | To Educate Regarding Israeli Issues | $250,000 |
| Crown Center Brandeis University Waltham, MA | Education for the Middle East | $125,000 |
| MIT Cambridge, MA | Specialized Education for Government | $120,000 |
| Friends of Asor Alexandria, VA | To inititate, encourage, and support research into, and public understanding of, the history and cultures of the near east and wider mediterranean | $100,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund New York, NY | Combat Anti-Semitism | $100,000 |
| Project on Government Oversite Washington, DC | To Promote Government Accountability | $90,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,433,336 | $7,118,007 | $4,886,626 | $3,937,580 | 61 | $4,158,202 | $6,432,273 | $3,214,435 |
| 2024 | $48,113,886 | $2,529,895 | $3,925,981 | $3,014,245 | 55 | $3,245,303 | $1,853,308 | $3,145,479 |
| 2023 | $49,518,045 | $275,803 | $4,512,912 | $3,590,413 | 46 | $3,849,249 | $533,345 | $2,909,387 |
| 2022 | $53,749,074 | $8,001,501 | $4,306,222 | $3,395,752 | 51 | $3,668,902 | $1,174,292 | $2,928,288 |
| 2021 | $50,048,310 | $15,807,771 | $3,643,309 | $2,802,759 | 58 | $3,023,833 | $3,197,186 | $2,970,865 |
| 2020 | $37,879,052 | $527,115 | $2,777,331 | $2,118,144 | 50 | — | $237,967 | $2,104,251 |
| 2019 | $40,151,454 | $10,108,375 | $2,587,223 | $1,852,133 | 52 | — | $378,801 | $2,032,399 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Raymond Frankel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.2M for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations working on a range of issues, including arms control, national security, Middle East issues, and research on Near Eastern and Mediterranean history and cultures.
Some 2025 grantees describe their own work in broader terms. The Institute for Middle East Options says it seeks to end conflict and promote regional integration and development through unofficial security and cooperation dialogues. North Helpline says it helps neighbors obtain basic needs, including food and housing. The New Israel Fund describes its work as advancing liberal democracy and equality in Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 61 grants totaling $3,937,580. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $951,200, with a median of $10,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $951,200 to Harvard University for arms control; $664,000 to Bridging the Gap American University for education and advancement of national security; $350,187 to the Center for Strategic and International Studies for advancing practical ideas to address global challenges; and $267,000 to the American Academy of Arts and Science to create dialogue between nuclear players. Other notable grants included $250,000 to American Friends of IDI for education regarding Israeli issues and $125,000 to Crown Center Brandeis University for Middle East education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Belinda Frankel as president, Jon Younger as treasurer, Allan Myer as secretary, and Dr. Jonathan Gershoni as director.
The Raymond Frankel Foundation is led by Belinda Frankel, President on every filing since 2019; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Belinda Frankel
President
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$120K (2019) → $120K (2025)
Jonathan Gershoni
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allan Myer
Secretary
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$103K (2019) → $150K (2025)
Jon Younger
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Maxine Frankel (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $150K, to Allan Myer (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Raymond Frankel Foundation
How much does The Raymond Frankel Foundation give each year?
The Raymond Frankel Foundation gave $3.9M across 61 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.0M across 55 grants.
What is The Raymond Frankel Foundation's typical grant size?
The Raymond Frankel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $64,550, across 61 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Raymond Frankel Foundation that year got $47K on average.
Where does The Raymond Frankel Foundation give grants?
The Raymond Frankel Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (34%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (11 grants), New York, NY (10 grants), Easton, MD (8 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does The Raymond Frankel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 61 grants with a stated purpose on The Raymond Frankel Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educate & Advancement of Judaism" (3 grants).
Who are The Raymond Frankel Foundation's largest grantees?
The Raymond Frankel Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Harvard University ($951,200), Bridging the Gap American University ($664,000) and Center for Strategic and International Studies ($350,187), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Raymond Frankel Foundation?
The Raymond Frankel Foundation reported $50.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Raymond Frankel Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working on a range of issues, including arms control, national security, Middle East issues, and research on Near Eastern and Mediterranean history and cultures. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Raymond Frankel Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Raymond Frankel Foundation's EIN?
The Raymond Frankel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3187074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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