Private foundation · EIN 20-5795280 · Tucson, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lisa Frank Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $52K total, median $3,500. 78% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$52K
Median grant
$3,500
Stays in AZ
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls ClubTucson, AZDonation$27K
She Ready FoundationBurbank, CADonation$10K
Cranbrook SchoolsBloomfield Hills, MIDonation$5,000
Girls ScoutsTucson, AZDonation$4,000
Musuem of Contempory ArtTucson, AZDonation$3,500
Tu NiditoTucson, AZDonation$1,300
Bens BellsTucson, AZDonation$1,000
Humane SocietyTucson, AZDonation$100
The LoftTucson, AZDonation$90

By state: Arizona 7 · California 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Lisa Frank Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tucson, Arizona, administered in care of Lisa Frank, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lisa Frank Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lisa Frank Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $52K across 9 grants, a median of $3,500.

Where does Lisa Frank Foundation give?

Arizona (7 grants), California (1 grants), Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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