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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The FRANKARD FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, offering grants exclusively by invitation. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making engagement with potential grantees contingent on existing relationships. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$27K
2025
Grantees funded
29
Multi-year grantees
72%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
37
Median 1st year grant
$500
Median 2nd year grant
$500
C
Cody Frankard
Board Member
B
Bradley Cooksy
Board Member
S
Scott Frankard
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FRANKARD FOUNDATION?
No. FRANKARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FRANKARD FOUNDATION give?
FRANKARD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, Illinois, and District Of Columbia. 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 FRANKARD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FRANKARD FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FRANKARD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, FRANKARD FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $27 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FRANKARD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, FRANKARD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include ST ANNE FOUNDATION, COTTER SCHOOLS, and MINNESOTA MARINE ART MUSEUM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FRANKARD FOUNDATION?
FRANKARD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.