The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation
The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Trevett, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $193K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation gave $10K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,667
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $192,628
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Jewish Congress ($3K). Together the top 6 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 300% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $25K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Jewish Congress New York, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Dog is My CoPilot Jackson, WY | General | $3,000 |
| Harbor Theatre Boothbay Harbor, ME | General | $1,000 |
| Sea Education Association Falmouth, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Hurricane Island Outward Bound Camden, ME | General | $1,000 |
| Webb Institute Glen Cove, NY | General | $1,000 |
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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 | $192,628 | $7,732 | $10,050 | $10,000 | 6 | $10,000 | $7,732 | $11,783 |
| 2023 | $195,146 | $-6,070 | $15,909 | $13,000 | 7 | $13,000 | $7,674 | $11,296 |
| 2022 | $217,125 | $1,272 | $31,762 | $25,000 | 13 | $25,000 | $6,490 | $12,742 |
| 2021 | $247,615 | $49,170 | $6,034 | $2,500 | 2 | $2,500 | $49,109 | $12,871 |
| 2020 | $204,479 | $-2,310 | $11,411 | $11,260 | 26 | — | $9,125 | $11,190 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert F Goldhirsch
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas C Goldhirsch
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Syril H Frank (2020–2021) — Director
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 Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation
How much does The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation give each year?
The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation gave $10K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 7 grants.
What is The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation give grants?
The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wyoming (30%) and Maine (20%).
Does The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include World Jewish Congress ($3,000), Dog is My CoPilot ($3,000) and Harbor Theatre ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation?
The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation reported $193K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (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 is The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation's EIN?
The Syril H and Walter A Frank Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3207425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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