Private foundation · EIN 38-6088399 · Troy, Michigan

Samuel and Jean Frankel 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $30M total, median $175K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$30M
Median grant
$175K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$52M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MICharitable without restriction$20M
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MICharitable without restriction$10M
Detroit Symphony OrchestraDetroit, MICharitable without restriction$250K
Sphinx OrganizationDetroit, MICharitable without restriction$175K
Cranbrook Educational CommunityBloomfield Hills, MICharitable without restriction$160K
Kids Kicking CancerSouthfield, MICharitable without restriction$100K
Special Olympics of MichiganGrand Rapids, MICharitable without restriction$1,000

About this foundation

Samuel and Jean Frankel Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Troy, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1958. 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 Samuel and Jean Frankel 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 Samuel and Jean Frankel Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $30M across 7 grants, a median of $175K.

Where does Samuel and Jean Frankel Foundation give?

Michigan (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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