Frankel Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 76-0354825

Foundation Overview

Based in Houston, TX, Frankel Family Foundation has awarded 199 grants totaling $4,424,500 to organizations in Pennsylvania, Texas and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $200,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$4,424,500
Total Assets
$13,460,595
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Growth
+50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 5%

1 of 22 recipients (5%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Texas

66% of grants are awarded in Texas, with additional funding distributed across 6 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Houston (94%), Hoston (3%), Housotn (3%).

Funding Trajectory
+57%

Strong 57% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (49%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Frankel Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American Heritage Education Foundation Inc $10,000 Houston, TX, US General 2023
Army War College Foundation $5,000 Carlisle, PA, US General 2023
Baylor College Of Medicine $25,000 Houston, TX, US Baylor Andrology Research Scholars 2023
Best Friends Animal Society $15,000 Kanab, UT, US General 2023
Childbuilders $5,000 Houston, TX, US General 2023
Congregation Beth Israel $15,000 Houston, TX, US General 2023
Hillsdale College $5,000 Hillsdale, MI, US General Operations 2023
Houston Achievement Place $10,000 Houston, TX, US Programs For Children 2023
Houston Food Bank $100,000 Houston, TX, US Houston Food Bank Support 2023
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation $15,000 Hoston, TX, US General 2023
Houston Symphony $25,000 Houston, TX, US General 2023
Kipp Texas Public Schools $15,000 Houston, TX, US Kipp Forward 2023
Leland Stanford Junior University $50,000 Stanford, CA, US Support Hoover Institution 2023
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology $50,000 Cambridge, MA, US Support Mit Sloan School Of Management. 2023
Memorial Park Conservancy $5,000 Houston, TX, US General 2023
Menlo College $10,000 Atherton, CA, US Annual Fund 2023
Montage Health Foundation $35,000 Monterey, CA, US Support The Community Partners In Caring Program 2023
Santa Catalina School $100,000 Monterey, CA, US Support School's Legacy Campaign 2023
St John's School $50,000 Houston, TX, US Support St John's School 2023
The Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $25,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Museum Of Fine Arts, Houston 2023
University Of Houston Law Foundation $25,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Frankel Lecture Series 2023
Yes Prep Public Schools $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support Yes Prep's Activities 2023
Army War College Foundation $5,000 Carlisle, PA, US General 2022
Baylor College Of Medicine $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support Instituional Advancement 2022
Best Friends Animal Society $15,000 Kanab, UT, US General 2022
Childbuilders $5,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
Congregation Beth Israel $15,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Construction Of The Center At Glenwood. 2022
Houston Achievement Place $10,000 Houston, TX, US Programs For Children 2022
Houston Food Bank $150,000 Houston, TX, US Houston Food Bank Support 2022
Houston Symphony $25,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
Kipp Houston Public Schools $15,000 Houston, TX, US Kipp Forward 2022
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology $50,000 Cambridge, MA, US Support Mit Sloan School Of Management. 2022
Menlo College $10,000 Atherton, CA, US Annual Fund 2022
Montage Health Foundation $35,000 Monterey, CA, US Support The Community Partners In Caring Program 2022
Naval Postgraduate School Foundation $10,000 Montery, CA, US Support The Academy's Post Graduate Program 2022
River Oaks Foundation $5,000 Houston, TX, US Support The River Oaks Foundation's Campaign For The Boulevard 2022
St John's School $50,000 Houston, TX, US Support St John's School 2022
University Of Houston Law Foundation $25,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Frankel Lecture Series 2022
Yes Prep Public Schools $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support Yes Prep's Activities 2022
Hillsdale College $5,000 Hillsdale, MI, US General Operations 2022
Leland Stanford Junior University $50,000 Stanford, CA, US Support Hoover Institution 2022
St Michael The Archangel Catholic Church $10,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
American Heritage Education Foundation Inc $5,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
The Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $25,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Museum Of Fine Arts, Houston 2022
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation $15,000 Hoston, TX, US General 2022
Memorial Park Conservancy $5,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
Army War College Foundation $5,000 Carlisle, PA, US General 2022
Baylor College Of Medicine $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support Instituional Advancement 2022
Best Friends Animal Society $15,000 Kanab, UT, US General 2022
Childbuilders $5,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
Congregation Beth Israel $15,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Construction Of The Center At Glenwood. 2022
Houston Achievement Place $10,000 Houston, TX, US Programs For Children 2022
Houston Food Bank $150,000 Houston, TX, US Houston Food Bank Support 2022
Houston Symphony $25,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
Kipp Houston Public Schools $15,000 Houston, TX, US Kipp Forward 2022
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology $50,000 Cambridge, MA, US Support Mit Sloan School Of Management. 2022
Menlo College $10,000 Atherton, CA, US Annual Fund 2022
Montage Health Foundation $35,000 Monterey, CA, US Support The Community Partners In Caring Program 2022
Naval Postgraduate School Foundation $10,000 Montery, CA, US Support The Academy's Post Graduate Program 2022
River Oaks Foundation $5,000 Houston, TX, US Support The River Oaks Foundation's Campaign For The Boulevard 2022
St John's School $50,000 Houston, TX, US Support St John's School 2022
University Of Houston Law Foundation $25,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Frankel Lecture Series 2022
Yes Prep Public Schools $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support Yes Prep's Activities 2022
Hillsdale College $5,000 Hillsdale, MI, US General Operations 2022
Leland Stanford Junior University $50,000 Stanford, CA, US Support Hoover Institution 2022
St Michael The Archangel Catholic Church $10,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
American Heritage Education Foundation Inc $5,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
The Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $25,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Museum Of Fine Arts, Houston 2022
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation $15,000 Hoston, TX, US General 2022
Memorial Park Conservancy $5,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
Army War College Foundation $5,000 Carlisle, PA, US General 2022
Baylor College Of Medicine $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support Instituional Advancement 2022
Best Friends Animal Society $15,000 Kanab, UT, US General 2022
Childbuilders $5,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
Congregation Beth Israel $15,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Construction Of The Center At Glenwood. 2022
Houston Achievement Place $10,000 Houston, TX, US Programs For Children 2022
Houston Food Bank $150,000 Houston, TX, US Houston Food Bank Support 2022
Houston Symphony $25,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
Kipp Houston Public Schools $15,000 Houston, TX, US Kipp Forward 2022
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology $50,000 Cambridge, MA, US Support Mit Sloan School Of Management. 2022
Menlo College $10,000 Atherton, CA, US Annual Fund 2022
Montage Health Foundation $35,000 Monterey, CA, US Support The Community Partners In Caring Program 2022
Naval Postgraduate School Foundation $10,000 Montery, CA, US Support The Academy's Post Graduate Program 2022
River Oaks Foundation $5,000 Houston, TX, US Support The River Oaks Foundation's Campaign For The Boulevard 2022
St John's School $50,000 Houston, TX, US Support St John's School 2022
University Of Houston Law Foundation $25,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Frankel Lecture Series 2022
Yes Prep Public Schools $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support Yes Prep's Activities 2022
Hillsdale College $5,000 Hillsdale, MI, US General Operations 2022
Leland Stanford Junior University $50,000 Stanford, CA, US Support Hoover Institution 2022
St Michael The Archangel Catholic Church $10,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
American Heritage Education Foundation Inc $5,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
The Museum Of Fine Arts Houston $25,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Museum Of Fine Arts, Houston 2022
Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation $15,000 Hoston, TX, US General 2022
Memorial Park Conservancy $5,000 Houston, TX, US General 2022
Army War College Foundation $5,000 Carlisle, PA, US General 2021
Baylor College Of Medicine $50,000 Houston, TX, US Support Instituional Advancement 2021
Best Friends Animal Society $10,000 Kanab, UT, US General 2021
Childbuilders $5,000 Houston, TX, US General 2021
Christus Foundation For Healthcare $10,000 Houston, TX, US General 2021
Congregation Beth Israel $10,000 Houston, TX, US General 2021
Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Construction Of The Center At Glenwood. 2021
Holy Rosary Church $10,000 Houston, TX, US General 2021
Hoover Institution At Stanford University $25,000 Stanford, CA, US Support The Hoover Institution 2021
Houston Achievement Place $10,000 Houston, TX, US Programs For Children 2021
Houston Food Bank $25,000 Houston, TX, US Houston Food Bank Support 2021
Houston Symphony $10,000 Houston, TX, US General 2021
Kipp Houston Public Schools $15,000 Houston, TX, US Advance Educational Standards 2021
Yes Prep Public Schools $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support Yes Prep's Activities 2021
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology $25,000 Cambridge, MA, US Support Mit Sloan School Of Management. 2021
Menlo College $10,000 Atherton, CA, US Annual Fund 2021
Montage Health Foundation $25,000 Monterey, CA, US Support The Community Partners In Caring Program 2021
Naval Postgraduate School Foundation $10,000 Montery, CA, US To Support The Academy's Post Graduate Program 2021
River Oaks Foundation $5,000 Houston, TX, US Support The River Oaks Foundation's Campaign For The Boulevard 2021
Santa Catalina School $200,000 Monterey, CA, US Support School's Legacy Campaign 2021
St John's School $25,000 Houston, TX, US Support St John's School 2021
University Of Houston Law Foundation $25,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Frankel Lecture Series 2021
Army War College Foundation $5,000 Carlisle, PA, US General 2020
Best Friends Animal Society $10,000 Kanab, UT, US General 2020
Childbuilders $5,000 Houston, TX, US General 2020
Christus Foundation For Healthcare $10,000 Houston, TX, US General 2020
Congregation Beth Israel $10,000 Houston, TX, US General 2020
Hoover Institution At Stanford University $25,000 Stanford, CA, US Support The Hoover Institution 2020
Houston Achievement Place $10,000 Houston, TX, US Programs For Children 2020
Houston Food Bank $25,000 Housotn, TX, US Houston Food Bank Support 2020
Kipp Houston Public Schools $10,000 Houston, TX, US Advance Educational Standards 2020
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology $25,000 Cambridge, MA, US Support Mit Sloan School Of Management 2020
Menlo College $10,000 Atherton, CA, US Annual Fund 2020
Montage Health Foundation $25,000 Monterey, CA, US Support The Community Hospital Partners In Caring Program 2020
Naval Postgraduate School Foundation $10,000 Monterey, CA, US To Support The Academy's Post Graduate Program 2020
Santa Catalina School $100,000 Monterey, CA, US Support School's Legacy Campaign 2020
St John's School $25,000 Houston, TX, US Support St. John's School 2020
St Michael The Archangel Catholic Church $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support St. Michael Parish And School 2020
University Of Houston Law Foundation $25,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Frankel Lecture Series 2020
Yes Prep Public Schools $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support Yes Prep's Activities 2020
Baylor College Of Medicine $75,000 Houston, TX, US Support Institutional Advancement 2020
Glenwood Cemetery Historic Preservation $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Construction Of The Center At Glenwood 2020
River Oaks Foundation $5,000 Houston, TX, US Support The River Oaks Foundation's Campaign For The Boulevard 2020
Alley Theatre $10,000 Houston, TX, US To Sustain The Cultural Arts In Houston 2018
Army War College Foundation $5,000 Carlisle, PA, US General 2018
Best Friends Animal Society $10,000 Kanab, UT, US Cat Headquarters 2018
Childbuilders $5,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Cause With Capital Campaign 2018
Dominican Sisters Of Mary Immaculate Province $5,000 Houston, TX, US A Capital Campaign For Remodel 2018
Kipp Academy Houston $10,000 Houston, TX, US Advance Educational Standards 2018
Menlo College $10,000 Atherton, CA, US Annual Fund 2018
Naval Postgraduate School Foundation $10,000 Monterey, CA, US To Support The Academy's Post Graduate Program 2018
St Pius X High School $30,000 Houston, TX, US Support Youth Education In Science & Arts 2018
University Of Houston Law Foundation $25,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Frankel Lecture Series 2018
University Of St Thomas $100,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Center Of Science & Health 2018
Yes Prep Public Schools $10,000 Houston, TX, US College Initiative Program 2018
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation $5,000 Houston, TX, US Support Research Fund 2018
St Michael The Archangel Catholic Church $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support St. Michael Parish And School 2018
Congregation Beth Israel $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Beth Israel Temple Fund 2018
Houston Achievement Place $10,000 Houston, TX, US Project Class(children Learning Appropriate Social Skills) Program Support 2018
Santa Catalina School $10,000 Monterey, CA, US Support School Foundation 2018
Houston Food Bank $10,000 Housotn, TX, US Houston Food Bank Support 2018
Christus Foundation For Healthcare $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support Healthcare Visits 2018
Housotn Community College $10,000 Housotn, TX, US Support The Houston Community College's Passion For Fashion Luncheon 2018 2018
Bayou Bend Collection $3,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Bayou Bend Fashion Show 2018
March Of Dimes $250 Houston, TX, US Support March For Babies 2018
Holy Cross Chapel $250 Housotn, TX, US Support The Chapel Fund 2018
American Saddlebreds Horse Association $1,000 Lexington, KY, US Support Youth Scholarship Program 2018
Alley Theatre $10,000 Houston, TX, US To Sustain The Cultural Arts In Houston 2017
Jewish Family Service $15,000 Houston, TX, US Hurricane Harvey Relief 2017
Yes Prep Public Schools $10,000 Houston, TX, US College Initiative Program 2017
University Of St Thomas $100,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Center Of Science & Health 2017
University Of Houston Law Foundation $25,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Frankel Lecture Series 2017
The Hoover Institution - Stanford University $25,000 Stanford, CA, US Scholarship Fund Support 2017
St Pius X High School $30,000 Houston, TX, US Support Youth Education In Science & Arts 2017
St John's School $100,000 Houston, TX, US Support Educational Fund 2017
Glenwood Cemetery Historic Foundation $5,000 Houston, TX, US To Protect And Preserve The Historic Integrity And Natural Beauty 2017
Naval Postgraduate School Foundation $10,000 Monterey, CA, US To Support The Academy's Post Graduate Program 2017
Massachusettes Institute Of Technology $25,000 Cambridge, MA, US Mit Sloan Annual Fund 2017
Kipp Academy Houston $10,000 Houston, TX, US Advance Educational Standards 2017
Dominican Sisters Of Mary Immaculate Province $5,000 Houston, TX, US A Capital Campaign For Remodel 2017
Montage Health Foundation $15,000 Monterey, CA, US Supporting Health Services 2017
Childbuilders $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Cause With Capital Campaign 2017
Best Friends Animal Society $20,000 Kanab, UT, US Cat Headquarters 2017
Army War College Foundation $5,000 Carlisle, PA, US General 2017
Menlo College $10,000 Atherton, CA, US Annual Fund 2017
Catholic Charities $15,000 Houston, TX, US Harvey Disaster Relief 2017
Alley Theatre $10,000 Houston, TX, US To Sustain The Cultural Arts In Houston 2016
Army War College Foundation $5,000 Carlisle, PA, US General 2016
Best Friends Animal Society $10,000 Kanab, UT, US Cat Headquarters 2016
Childbuilders $10,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Cause With Capital Campaign 2016
Community Hospital Foundation $15,000 Monterey, CA, US Supporting Health Services 2016
Dominican Sisters Of Mary Immaculate Province $5,000 Houston, TX, US A Capital Campaign For Remodel 2016
Kipp Academy Houston $10,000 Houston, TX, US Advance Educational Standards 2016
Massachusettes Institute Of Technology $25,000 Cambridge, MA, US Mit Sloan Annual Fund 2016
Menlo College $10,000 Atherton, CA, US Annual Fund 2016
Naval Postgraduate School Foundation $10,000 Monterey, CA, US To Support The Academy's Post Graduate Program 2016
St John's School $100,000 Houston, TX, US Support Educational Fund 2016
St Pius X Highschool $30,000 Houston, TX, US Support Youth Education In Science & Arts 2016
The Hoover Institution - Stanford University $10,000 Stanford, CA, US Scholarship Fund Support 2016
University Of Houston Law Foundation $25,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Frankel Lecture Series 2016
University Of St Thomas $100,000 Houston, TX, US Support The Center Of Science & Health 2016
Yes Prep Public Schools $10,000 Houston, TX, US College Initiative Program 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Frankel Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 76-0354825
Website N/A
Address 3604 MEADOW LAKE LN Houston, TX 77027-4111

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Frankel Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Chairman Russell M Frankel
Vice President Sherry G Frankel
Secretary Marvin D Nathan
Trustee Julia Frankel

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.