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J S Frank Foundation is a private corporation based in DEERFIELD, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1974. It holds total assets of $117.9M. Annual income is reported at $29.7M. Total assets have grown from $612K in 2011 to $117.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, J S Frank Foundation has made 253 grants totaling $34.4M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $6M in 2020 to $9.2M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $11.6M distributed across 63 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $5.1M, with an average award of $136K. The foundation has supported 133 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New Hampshire, New York, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$96K
Largest Grant
$1.8M
Based on 63 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
J S Frank Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 253 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NH, NY.
J S Frank Foundation has distributed a total of $34.4M across 253 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $136K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $5.1M.
J S Frank Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
J S Frank Foundation is headquartered in DEERFIELD, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Frank | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James S Frank | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel Z Frank | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$117.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$117.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
253
Total Giving
$34.4M
Average Grant
$136K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
133
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art InstituteGENERAL FUND RAISING | Chicago, IL | $65K | 2023 |
| IngenuityGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Intrinsic SchoolsGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $3.8M | 2023 |
| Evans Scholars FoundationGENERAL FUND RAISING | Glenview, IL | $1M | 2023 |
| Chicago Pulblic Education FundGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $750K | 2023 |
| Dartmouth CollegeGENERAL FUND RAISING | Hanover, NH | $450K | 2023 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital FoundationGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $400K | 2023 |
| Jewish United FundGENERAL FUND RAISING | Chicago, IL | $350K | 2023 |
| University Of ChicagoGENERAL FUND RAISING | Chicago, IL | $300K | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety SupportGENERAL FUND RAISING | New York, NY | $297K | 2023 |
| Educators For ExcellenceGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $125K | 2023 |
| Northwestern UniversityGENERAL FUND RAISING | Evanston, IL | $125K | 2023 |
| Teach For AmericaGENERAL FUND RAISING | New York, NY | $125K | 2023 |
| Hyde Park InstituteGENERAL FUND RAISING | Chicago, IL | $119K | 2023 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution CommitteeGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| BgaGENERAL FUND RAISING | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Lawndale Christian LegalGENERAL FUND RAISING | Chicago, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Invest For KidsGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $75K | 2023 |
| Rhode Island Hospital FoundationGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Marine Corp Scholarship FoundationGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders FundGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Project HoodGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| BuildGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| Chicago Council On Global AffairsGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $45K | 2023 |
| Advance IllinoisGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| Uniting Voices Of ChicagoGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $40K | 2023 |
| ThresholdsGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $30K | 2023 |
| Brain Research FoundationGENERAL FUND RAISING | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Harris Theater For Music And DanceGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Chicago Historical SocietyGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Chicago ScholarsGENERAL FUND RAISING | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Buddy ProgramGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Project UnloadedGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Saic-Office Of AdvancementGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Aspen InstituteGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| WwciGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Rush University Medical CenterGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts CenterGENERAL FUND RAISING | Snowmass Village, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| A Better ChicagoGENERAL FUND RAISING | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Pat Tillman FoundationGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| American Jewish CommitteeGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Crohns And ColitisGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Korean Cultural Center ChicagoGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Chicago Botanic GardenGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $18K | 2023 |
| Aspen Music FestivalGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Writers TheaterGENERAL FUND RAISING | Glencoe, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Music Institute Of ChicagoGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Wbez ChicagoGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| UcanGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Committee For A Responsible Federal BudgetGENERAL FUND RAISING | Deerfield, IL | $10K | 2023 |