Frankel Julius N Foundation
EIN 366765844Total Given 2018–2025
$23.0M
294 grants · $2.9M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$50K
typical mid grants · $30K–$80K
grant size
85%
deep partner · 62/73 multi-year
repeat
$122.1M
Assets (2025)
73
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
THE FRANKEL FOUNDATION CO BMO HARR
Phone
(312) 461-5154
Deadlines
PROPOSALS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME IN WRITING TO THE FRANKEL FOUNDATION ADMINISTRATOR.
How to Apply
THE FRANKEL FOUNDATION GIVES GRANTS TO QUALIFIED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. CO-TRUSTEES REVIEW WRITTEN GRANT PROPOSALS ON A REGULAR BASIS, AND MEET TO DISCUSS GRANT REQUESTS AT LEAST FIVE TIMES PER YEAR
Restrictions
CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH BENEFIT MEDICAL RESEARCH, UNDERPRIVILEGED PERSONS, AND CULTURAL APPRECIATION
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $3.3M | $71.8M | $7.1M | 42 |
| 2019 | N/A | $74.9M | $3.8M | N/A |
| 2020 | $3.3M | $76.3M | $704K | 47 |
| 2022 | $3.6M | $79.1M | $4.6M | 48 |
| 2023 | $4.0M | $85.1M | $893K | 51 |
| 2024 | $3.8M | $108.4M | $3.1M | 55 |
| 2025 | $5.1M | $122.1M | $4.8M | 51 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 294 grants on record
Minimum
$10K
25th Pctl
$30K
Median
$50K
Average
$78K
75th Pctl
$80K
Maximum
$1.4M
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
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Bmo Bank N a
2 yrs
Trustee
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Bmo Bank N a
2 yrs
Trustee
BA
Bmo Harris Bank N a
5 yrs
Trustee
BA
Bmo Harris Bank N a
5 yrs
Trustee
BA
Bmo Harris Bank N a
5 yrs
Trustee
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Bmo Harris Bank N a
5 yrs
Trustee
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Bmo Harris Bank N a
5 yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (294 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | $1,366,054 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | $860,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial | Chicago, IL | $640,000 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $375,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $350,000 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $350,000 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2022 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $350,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $350,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Chicago, IL | $350,000 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2018 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $350,000 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2018 |
| Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation | Chicago, IL | $275,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | $254,945 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2018 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2024 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | Chicago, IL | $250,000 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2025 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | $210,000 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2018 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Company | Chicago, IL | $205,000 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2018 |
| Northwestern Memorial | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Ann & Robert Lurie Children'S Hospital | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Alzheimer'S Association | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2025 |
| Northwestern Memorial | Chicago, IL | $200,000 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2018 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | Chicago, IL | $190,000 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | $175,000 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2020 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | $175,000 | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | $175,000 | PROGRAM SUPPORT | 2023 |