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Sidney Frohman Foundation is a private trust based in SANDUSKY, OH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1954. The principal officer is Payne Nickles & Co. It holds total assets of $10.6M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Ohio. According to available records, Sidney Frohman Foundation has made 185 grants totaling $2.1M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $358K in 2020 to $962K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $60K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 50 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Ohio. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Sidney Frohman Foundation reported 185 individual grants totaling $2.1 million between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $5,000. Half of those grants fell between $5,000 and $15,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $60,287. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $556,517 in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in OH, which received 185 of the 185 grants on record (100 percent). Of its 50 distinct grantees, 86 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Sandusky Board Of Education ($235,000), Hayes Presidential Library Museum ($147,374) and Sandusky State Theatre ($105,000).
Computed from 185 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$37K
Based on 37 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.
Sidney Frohman Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 185 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH.
Sidney Frohman Foundation has distributed a total of $2.1M across 185 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $60K.
The application deadline is APRIL 30 AND SEPTEMBER 30. The foundation focuses on humanitarian need, education, scholarships, and projects benefiting the public, primarily in erie county. An organization must be recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization to apply and must include a copy of same with the application.
Sidney Frohman Foundation is headquartered in SANDUSKY, OH.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel C Frohman | CHAIRMAN | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Donald G Koch | FORMER TRUST | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Andy Davis | TRUSTEE | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Dawson E Foster | TRUSTEE | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Donald J Mazza | TRUSTEE | $3K | $0 | $3K |
Total Giving
$557K
Total Assets
$9.6M
Fair Market Value
$9.4M
Net Worth
$9.6M
Grants Paid
$457K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$351K
Distribution Amount
$443K
Total Grants
185
Total Giving
$2.1M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
50
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Presidential Library MuseumPROGRAM FUNDING | Fremont, OH | $60K | 2022 |
| Sandusky Board Of EducationCULTURAL CENTER & SCHOLARSHIPS | Sandusky, OH | $55K | 2022 |
| Sandusky State TheatreOPERATING EXPENSES | Sandusky, OH | $30K | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food BankFOOD PROGRAMS | Lorain, OH | $30K | 2022 |
| Kinship IncPROGRAM FUNDING | Huron, OH | $20K | 2022 |
| Cancer Services Of Erie CountyNUTRITIONAL SUPPLIMENTS | Sandusky, OH | $20K | 2022 |
| Safe Harbor Domestic ViolencePROGRAM FUNDING | Sandusky, OH | $20K | 2022 |
| OhgoPROGRAM FUNDING | Sandusky, OH | $20K | 2022 |
| Serving Our SeniorsPROGRAM FUNDING | Sandusky, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| Victory Temple Soup KitchenPROGRAM FUNDING | Sandusky, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| Care And Share Of Erie CountyPROGRAM FUNDING | Sandusky, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| Village Of Kelley'S IslandPROGRAM FUNDING | Kelleys Island, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| Volunteers Of America Nw OhioPROGRAM FUNDING | Port Clinton, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| Ability Works IncPROGRAM FUNDING | Sandusky, OH | $15K | 2022 |
| Back To The Wild IncFUNDING FOR PROGRAMS | Castalia, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Salvation Army Sandusky UnitNUTRITIONAL MEALS PROGRAM | Sandusky, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Erie County Commmunity FoundationSUMMER INTERN PROGRAM | Sandusky, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Firelands Habitat For HumanityPROGRAM FUNDING | Sandusky, OH | $10K | 2022 |
| Humane Society Of Erie CountyPROGRAM FUNDING | Sandusky, OH | $6K | 2022 |
| Prevent Blindness OhioBRAILLE & EYE EXAM SUPPORT | Columbus, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Heartbeat Pregnancy CenterPROGRAM FUNDING | Sandusky, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Huron High School Scholarship FundSCHOLARSHIPS | Huron, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Goodwill Industries Of Erie CountyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Sandusky, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Huron Community Services IncDIAL-A-RIDE SUPPORT | Huron, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Perkins High School Scholarship FunSCHOLARSHIPS | Sandusky, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Bgsu Foundation Firelands ScholarshSCHOLARSHIPS | Bowling Green, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Community Youth MentorshipPROGRAM FUNDING | Sandusky, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Edison High School Scholarship FundSCHOLARSHIPS | Milan, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Margaretta Hs Scholarship FundSCHOLARSHIPS | Castalia, OH | $5K | 2022 |
| Firelands Symphony OrchestraPROGRAM FUNDING | Huron, OH | $5K | 2022 |