THE SAM J FRANKINO FOUNDATION
Cleveland, OH, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-5380431
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Cleveland, OH, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-5380431
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•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Sam J Frankino Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has allocated $3 million in grants to 137 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to assess their fit with the foundation's funding priorities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GILMOUR ACADEMY INC
$3.9M
17%
UNIV HOSP END LC HANNA JR
$1.9M
8%

Cleveland Museum of Art
$1.2M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
83
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SAM J FRANKINO FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE SAM J FRANKINO FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does THE SAM J FRANKINO FOUNDATION give?
THE SAM J FRANKINO FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SAM J FRANKINO FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SAM J FRANKINO FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SAM J FRANKINO FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SAM J FRANKINO FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SAM J FRANKINO FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SAM J FRANKINO FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 140 grantees. Recent grantees include GILMOUR ACADEMY INC, UNIV HOSP END LC HANNA JR, and Cleveland Museum of Art. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SAM J FRANKINO FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting THE SAM J FRANKINO FOUNDATION’s website.
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