Private foundation · EIN 38-6068228 · Frankfort, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Frankfort Scholarship Fund

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Michigan. The foundation accepts applications (MAY 1) and its median grant is $2,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $59K total, median $2,500. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: Enrolled in accredited higher education

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$59K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
MAY 1
Assets
$4.5M

How to apply

School application Contact: Damon Tondu, Po Box 70, Frankfort, Mi, 2313529655 Deadlines: MAY 1 Restrictions: Enrolled in accredited higher education

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

About this foundation

Frankfort Scholarship Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Frankfort, Michigan, administered in care of Janet Gilbert, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Frankfort Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. School application Deadlines: MAY 1.

How much does Frankfort Scholarship Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $59K across 25 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Frankfort Scholarship Fund give?

Michigan (25 grants), per its latest filing.

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