Private foundation · EIN 20-6383779 · Harrison, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sidney E Frank Charitable Foundation

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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 2024 Form 990-PF: 161 grants paid, $23M total, median $20K. 28% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
161
$23M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in NY
28%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$325M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 161 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tippet Rise FoundationHarrison, NYFor general operating support$2.0M
Tippet Rise FoundationHarrison, NYFor general operating support$2.0M
Tippet Rise FoundationHarrison, NYFor general operating support$2.0M
Tippet Rise FoundationHarrison, NYFor general operating support$1.5M
Tippet Rise FoundationHarrison, NYFor general operating support$1.5M
Tippet Rise FoundationHarrison, NYFor general operating support$1.5M
Tippet Rise FoundationHarrison, NYFor general operating support$1.5M
Brown UniversityProvidence, RIBrownconnect and financial aid$1.0M
Tippet Rise FoundationHarrison, NYFor general operating support$1.0M
Tippet Rise FoundationHarrison, NYFor general operating support$1.0M
Tippet Rise FoundationHarrison, NYFor general operating support$1.0M
Tippet Rise FoundationHarrison, NYFor general operating support$750K
Tippet Rise FoundationHarrison, NYFor general operating support$500K
Tippet Rise FoundationHarrison, NYFor general operating support$500K
Tippet Rise FoundationHarrison, NYFor general operating support$500K
Storm King Art CenterNew Windsor, NYTo support storm king's capital campaign and in honor of mark di suvero$320K
Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry FoundationHarrison, NYTo provide general operating support$250K
Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry FoundationHarrison, NYTo provide general operating support$250K
Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry FoundationHarrison, NYTo provide general operating support$250K
The Colburn SchoolLos Angeles, CAFor general operating support$250K
Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DCTo support hirshhom museum gala$100K
University of California BerkleyBerkeley, CATo support uc berkley law's center for law, energy & the environment$100K
Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsNew York, NYTo support fulcrum program$75K
Columbia UniversityNew York, NYFor nutritional care at the celiac center$70K
Storm King Art CenterNew Windsor, NYTo support 2024 gala$60K
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTTo support school of architecture$60K
University of California DavisDavis, CATo support uc davis medical center$52K
An Claidheamh Soluis Dba Irish Arts CenterNew York, NYTo support literary programs and two poetry films$51K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon ValleyMilpitas, CATo support gilroy and hollister programs$50K
Brown UniversityProvidence, RITo provied support for student emergency fund and annual fund$50K
Connecticut CollegeNew London, CTTo support the josephine frank kanrich fund$50K
Ground Game FundAustin, TXTo support the focus for democracy program$50K
Montana State UniveristyBozeman, MTTo support montana shakespeare in the park and honors college$50K
Ocean Discovery InstituteSan Diego, CAFor general operating support$50K
Sidney Frank Fund (charles Schwab Daf)Harrison, NYTo create the sidney frank fund$50K
Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DCFor the hirshhorn museum sculpture garden renovation$50K
The Colburn SchoolLos Angeles, CATo support amplify programs$50K
University of VermontBurlington, VTTo transform literacy instruction in the college of education and social services$50K
Wheaton CollegeWheaton, ILTo support wareham family scholarship fund$50K
Detroit Institute of the ArtsDetroit, MIFor general operating support$40K
Indigenous Environmental NetworkBemidji, MNFor general operating support$40K
Ocean ConservancyWashington, DCFor general operating support$40K
Royal Literary FundLondon, UKTo support poetry films$36K
Climate and Clean Energy Equity FundWashington, DCTo support general operations$30K
Kua'aina Ulu'auamo (kua)Kaneohe, HIFor general operating support$30K
Outdoor AfroOakland, CAFor general operating support$30K
The Authors Guild FoundationNew York, NYTo support public programs, readings, and performances of poetry$30K
The Nature ConservancyHonolulu, HITo support he'eia revitalization project$30K
The Trust for Public LandHonolulu, HIFor general operating support$30K
Beyond 12Oakland, CAFor general operating support$25K
Billings Symphony SocietyBillings, MTTo support explore msuic program$25K
Bird Conservancy of the RockiesBrighton, COFor general operating support$25K
California Scottish Rite FoundationSanta Ana, CAFor general operating support for the santa barbara rite care language center$25K
Cleo Parer Robinson DanceDenver, COTo support the capital campaign$25K
Council for Native HawaiiKapolei, HITo support kalahiki energy sovereign homes initiative$25K
Denver Museum of Nature & ScienceDenver, COTo support institute of science & policy$25K
Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NYFor general support$25K
Education Foundation of Eagle CountyEdwards, COTo support the edwards elementary 4th grade monumnent trip$25K
Education Foundation of Eagle CountyEdwards, COTo support the edwards elementary 4th grade monumnent trip$25K
Marlboro School of MusicPhiladelphia, PATo support marlboro school's music annual fund$25K

By state: New York 45 · Rhode Island 2 · California 34 · Colorado 18 · Montana 21 · District of Columbia 6

About this foundation

Sidney E Frank Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Harrison, New York, administered in care of Pkf Oconner Davies Llp, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Sidney E Frank Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Sidney E Frank Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $23M across 161 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Sidney E Frank Charitable Foundation give?

New York (45 grants), Rhode Island (2 grants), California (34 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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