Private foundation · Raleigh, NC (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Rhoda & Henry Frank Family Foundation
In 2025 it gave 1 grant worth $1,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Rutherford County. A typical grant was $1,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $1,000 · 1 in Rutherford County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Rutherford County · plus 13 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $96,387
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96K | $1,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $97K | $2,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $75K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Jody Frank · Raleigh · (919) 520-4567
- What to send
- There is no standard application form. Submit letter requesting a contribution with copy of organization's irc sec. 501 (c)(3) letter.
- Deadlines
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Limits
- Organization must be charitable, religious, educational, literary or scientific as described in irc sec. 501 (c)(3).
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Jody L FrankPresident/treasurer
- Beth Ann WaiteVice-president
- Joel A SteinSecretary
- Karen A O'heathDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Charitable - general support (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Rutherford County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dreamscape Inc. Rescue | Eagleville, Rutherford County | Charitable - general support | $1,000 |