Private foundation · EIN 31-6151483 · Columbus, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Franklin Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $138K total, median $34K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$138K
Median grant
$34K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2024

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Adena Health SystemChillicothe, OHGeneral operating$69K
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchChillicothe, OHGeneral operating$34K
Ross County Historical SocietyChillicothe, OHGeneral operating$34K

About this foundation

Franklin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbus, Ohio, administered in care of Huntington Nat Bank Trust 021-067, tax-exempt since 1978. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Franklin Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Franklin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $138K across 3 grants, a median of $34K.

Where does Franklin Foundation give?

Ohio (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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