The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation
The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation is based in Coral Gables, Florida, and files as a Form 990-PF (a private foundation). Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $135,055 to charitable organizations.
The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation at a glance
In short: The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation gave $135K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Florida. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,055
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,278
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,264,892
- +2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (44% 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 Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 Edgewater Drive Apt 16E, Coral Gables, FL 33133
Phone: (786) 693-6300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Miami Jewish Federation ($41K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 56 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 23% to New York, 13% to Massachusetts, and 20% to a recipient-state category marked “?”. The listed grants also include a recipient in Hamburg, Germany.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $26K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2024) to $190K (2021). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | Social services. Contributed securities with a book value of $6,756 value used trade price at date of contribution, book value is based on cost of securities when purchased, date of gift 7/18/2024 | $37,796 |
| Liberale Jukische Gemeinde Hamburg | Religious | $27,000 |
| World Union for Progressive Judaism New York, NY | Religious | $25,000 |
| Boston University Hillel Boston, MA | Religious | $18,000 |
| Temple Beth Am Pinecrest, FL | Religious | $15,875 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Social Services | $5,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | Social Services | $2,704 |
| Planned Parenthood of South Florida Miami, FL | Social Services | $2,000 |
| Caje Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education Miami, FL | Religious | $1,000 |
| AJC American Jewish Committee New York, NY | Social Services | $500 |
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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 | $2,264,892 | $166,355 | $150,031 | $135,055 | 11 | $143,599 | $159,923 | $150,095 |
| 2024 | $2,217,528 | $93,029 | $138,927 | $125,559 | 12 | $133,085 | $79,661 | $135,663 |
| 2023 | $2,231,437 | $56,326 | $184,369 | $171,497 | 13 | $171,497 | $43,454 | $128,113 |
| 2022 | $2,329,910 | $207,144 | $200,606 | $186,830 | 9 | $194,054 | $200,589 | $155,015 |
| 2021 | $2,328,628 | $242,431 | $200,937 | $189,875 | 11 | — | $231,369 | $151,763 |
| 2020 | $2,287,994 | $126,601 | $185,411 | $175,840 | 13 | — | $117,030 | $140,937 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation reported a distributable amount of $150K 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 included organizations whose stated purposes in the filing were religious and social services. Among the recipients, Greater Miami Jewish Federation describes its work as mobilizing resources to serve Jewish people in Miami, Israel, and around the world, including by supporting people in need and strengthening Jewish education and community life. Birthright Israel Foundation says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults. Planned Parenthood of South Florida and the Treasure Coast describes its mission as providing sexual health care through clinical services, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $135,055 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $180 to $37,796, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants included $37,796 to Greater Miami Jewish Federation, $27,000 to Liberale Jukische Gemeinde Hamburg, $25,000 to World Union for Progressive Judaism, $18,000 to Boston University Hillel, and $15,875 to Temple Beth Am. Other reported recipients included Birthright Israel Foundation ($5,000), Planned Parenthood of South Florida ($2,000), and CAJE Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elisabeth G Frank as president, Sabina Holtzman as vice president and secretary, and Adam Frank as vice president and treasurer.
The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation is led by Elisabeth G. Frank, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elisabeth G. Frank
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Frank
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sabina Holtzman
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation
How much does The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation give each year?
The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation gave $135K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $126K across 12 grants.
What is The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation's typical grant size?
The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,278, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation give grants?
The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation's top state is Florida, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (23%) and Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (6 grants) and "Social Services" (4 grants).
Who are The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation's largest grantees?
The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Greater Miami Jewish Federation ($40,500 across 2 grants), Liberale Jukische Gemeinde Hamburg ($27,000) and World Union for Progressive Judaism ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation?
The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150K (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 Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated purposes in the filing were religious and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank 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 Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation's EIN?
The Stephen & Elisabeth Frank Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0453411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Stephen & Elisabeth 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.
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