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Frank S Barks

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 436022462  ·  Private foundation

Frank S Barks is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $948K in annual giving against $15.8M in assets. This page documents the 5 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Frank S Barks — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$948K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$15.8M
Total assets
5
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Frank S Barks funds

Frank S Barks's giving carries a documented focus on youth development, faith-based (christian).

Youth DevelopmentFaith-Based (Christian)

Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.

childrenyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Frank S Barks, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Father Flanagan's
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Boystown, NE$1.3M2022
Father Flanagan's Girls' & Boys' Home
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Boystown, NE$1.2M2025
Father Flanagan's Girls & Boys Home
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Boystown, NE$1.1M2024
Father Flanagan's
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Boystown, NE$962K2023
Father Flanagan's
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
Boystown, NE$948K2020

Frank S Barks giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$948K
2022$1.3M
2023$962K
2024$1.1M
2025$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Frank S Barks

Frank S Barks's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Frank S Barks

Does Frank S Barks accept grant applications?
Frank S Barks's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Frank S Barks fund?
Frank S Barks's grants focus on youth development. Recent recipients include Father Flanagan's, Father Flanagan's Girls' & Boys' Home, Father Flanagan's Girls & Boys Home. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Frank S Barks give in grants?
Frank S Barks reported $948K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.4M over 5 grants.
Where is Frank S Barks located?
Frank S Barks is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 436022462.
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About this profile. This page is built from Frank S Barks's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Frank S Barks. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.