The Sidney E Frank Foundation
The Sidney E. Frank Foundation is a private foundation based in Harrison, an individual recipient Founded in 2004, it seeks to improve the lives of students, families, and communities through opportunities in arts, education, environmental conservation, and medical research and care.
The Sidney E Frank Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sidney E Frank Foundation gave $22.5M across 161 grants in 2024 (avg $140K), mostly in New York. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,545,763
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 161
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $140,036
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $324,843,718
- +1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (33 of 129, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (84% 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 Sidney E Frank Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and considers proposals by invitation.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 Mamaroneck Avenue 301, Harrison, NY 10528-1633
Phone: (212) 286-2600
Website: https://sidneyefrankfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sidney E Frank Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tippet Rise Foundation ($17.3M across 14 grants). Together the top 10 received $20.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
779 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 646 grants of 779 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in an individual recipient, 5% to Rhode Island, 4% to California, and 1% each to Colorado and Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 161 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sidney E Frank Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 33 of 129 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $225K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 152% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10.2M (2020) to $22.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 161 grants totaling $22.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tippet Rise Foundation Harrison, NY | For General Operating Support | $2,000,000 |
| Tippet Rise Foundation Harrison, NY | For General Operating Support | $2,000,000 |
| Tippet Rise Foundation Harrison, NY | For General Operating Support | $2,000,000 |
| Tippet Rise Foundation Harrison, NY | For General Operating Support | $1,500,000 |
| Tippet Rise Foundation Harrison, NY | For General Operating Support | $1,500,000 |
| Tippet Rise Foundation Harrison, NY | For General Operating Support | $1,500,000 |
| Tippet Rise Foundation Harrison, NY | For General Operating Support | $1,500,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Brownconnect and Financial Aid | $1,000,000 |
| Tippet Rise Foundation Harrison, NY | For General Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
| Tippet Rise Foundation Harrison, NY | For General Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
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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 | $324,843,718 | $34,321,826 | $25,873,273 | $22,545,763 | 161 | $23,597,170 | $31,542,101 | $15,549,170 |
| 2023 | $320,460,560 | $9,449,031 | $25,769,115 | $22,056,895 | 136 | $22,888,659 | $7,052,286 | $15,446,483 |
| 2022 | $312,344,968 | $18,790,046 | $20,626,762 | $17,171,200 | 164 | $18,102,162 | $7,010,053 | $16,580,183 |
| 2021 | $386,212,054 | $30,730,834 | $21,643,642 | $17,479,661 | 168 | $18,466,537 | $29,681,165 | $18,281,765 |
| 2020 | $367,468,478 | $20,903,577 | $13,846,843 | $10,179,057 | 150 | — | $21,153,210 | $15,452,427 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sidney E Frank Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15.5M 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
The foundation’s stated goal is to help create a more understanding, interconnected, and sustainable world. Its Arts program supports access to theater, visual art, literature, and music, including arts education and the preservation and dissemination of works. Education grants focus on students in under-resourced schools, disadvantaged communities, and first-generation college students. Medical and Life Sciences grants aim to improve quality of life for people experiencing celiac disease, including through patient services, information, nutrition counseling, advocacy, and research.
The foundation’s grants include support for arts organizations, educational institutions, and organizations working in health. For example, Storm King Art Center says its work centers on exhibiting, acquiring, borrowing, and conserving modern and contemporary art, particularly large-scale sculpture in a landscape setting. The Colburn School describes its mission as providing performance-centered education and fostering the joy and discipline of the performing arts. The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University is among the organizations listed by the foundation under Medical and Life Sciences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 161 grants totaling $22,545,763. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $20,000. Among the largest listed awards were multiple grants to Tippet Rise Foundation for general operating support, including three grants of $2,000,000 each, and a $1,000,000 grant to Brown University for BrownConnect and financial aid.
Other 2024 awards included $320,000 to Storm King Art Center and $60,000 in a separate grant to the organization; $250,000 to the Colburn School; $100,000 to the Smithsonian Institution; and $50,000 each to Connecticut College, Ground Game Fund, and Wheaton College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cathy F. Halstead and Peter A. Halstead as trustees, and Harold R. Logan Jr. and Ann M. Logan as special trustees.
The Sidney E Frank Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann M. Logan Statement
Special Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy F. Halstead
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold R. Logan Jr Statement
Special Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter A. Halstead
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amy C. Fisch (2020–2021) — Chief Investment Officer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Sidney E Frank Foundation
How much does The Sidney E Frank Foundation give each year?
The Sidney E Frank Foundation gave $22.5M across 161 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22.1M across 136 grants.
What is The Sidney E Frank Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sidney E Frank Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $140,036, across 161 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sidney E Frank Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does The Sidney E Frank Foundation give grants?
The Sidney E Frank Foundation gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (19 grants), Harrison, NY (18 grants), Denver, CO (9 grants) and Bozeman, MT (6 grants).
Does The Sidney E Frank Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Sidney E Frank Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (80 of 161) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sidney E Frank Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sidney E Frank Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tippet Rise Foundation ($17,250,000 across 14 grants), Brown University ($1,050,000 across 2 grants) and Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry Foundation ($750,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sidney E Frank Foundation?
The Sidney E Frank Foundation reported $324.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sidney E Frank Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated goal is to help create a more understanding, interconnected, and sustainable world. Its Arts program supports access to theater, visual art, literature, and music, including arts education and the preservation and dissemination of works. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sidney E Frank Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and considers proposals by invitation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sidney E Frank Foundation's EIN?
The Sidney E Frank Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6383779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sidney E Frank 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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