Franka Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Franka Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes.

IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.

PROFILE: Established in 2013, the Franka Foundation was founded by businessman Steven Baral and family. Steven is a business owner associated with Melbourne Tower, which manages Seattle office space. The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax records, the Franka Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to Jewish causes.

Steven is a vice president of Holocaust Center for Humanity in Seattle, which the family supports. He’s a contributor to Jewish in Seattle Magazine. Steven’s son Avinoam, meanwhile, was active in Jewish life at UCLA.

Grants range from $1,000 to $100,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away $239,000. Past grantees include Jewish Family Service, Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, and Seattle Hebrew Academy.

The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals.

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CONTACT:

Franka Foundation
1511 3rd Avenue, Ste 500
Seattle, WA 98101