Quick Summary
Name: Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Inc. Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $330,000 (2022) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | ~$30,000 (based on 11 grants in 2022) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Website: https://www.falfoundation.org/
Address: 501 Silverside Road, Suite 123, Wilmington, DE
Email: Contact through website (uses @falfoundation.org domain)
Geographic Focus
- United States (primary focus: New York, New Jersey)
- Rwanda (international focus)
- Pan-African initiatives
Funding Priorities
The foundation focuses on women's empowerment through three pillars:
- Education & Training: STEM education for girls, scholarships, educational programs (FAWE Rwanda, Bridge2Rwanda, Barnard College)
- Workforce Development: Job training, tools/equipment grants, computer training, business skills (Brooklyn Workforce Innovations, artisan training in Rwanda)
- Physical, Mental & Financial Wellness: Healthcare access, wellness centers, financial literacy programs (NJ Reentry Corporation Wellness Center, Barnard Center for Well-Being)
- Special Focus: Formerly incarcerated women, genocide survivors, marginalized communities, women in extreme poverty
What They Don't Fund
- Not disclosed publicly
- Does not accept unsolicited proposals
Application Method
Invitation Only - No Public Application Process
The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals and has no open submission deadlines. The foundation takes a proactive, hands-on approach to grantmaking. Grants stem from relationships board members have built with nonprofit organizations. Each potential grantee is visited by foundation staff and undergoes considerable due diligence to ensure alignment with the foundation's mission and three pillars.
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