Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 164 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 350orgBrooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $47K |
| Alzheimers Disease Research FoundatWellesley Hills, MA | Unrestricted | $38K |
| Hang Timecareer ResourcesBridgeport, CT | Unrestricted | $24K |
| Planned ParenthoodChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $23K |
| Union of Concerned ScientistsChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $18K |
| Brooklyn BoatworksBrooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $15K |
| Yellowstone to Yukon ConsevationCanmore, CA | Unrestricted | $13K |
| National Network of Abortion FundsBeaverton, OR | Florida access network | $12K |
| Equal Justice InitiativeMongomery, AL | Unrestricted | $12K |
| CaringkindNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $12K |
| Henrys Fork Wildlife AllianceAshton, ID | Unrestricted | $12K |
| Everytown for Gun SafetyNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $11K |
| ACLU FoundationChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $11K |
| Ocean ConservancyWashington, DC | Unrestricted | $11K |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, AL | Unrestricted | $10K |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NY | Unrestricted | $9,539 |
| Honr NetworkOrlando, FL | Unrestricted | $9,077 |
| Center for Biological DiversityTucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $9,038 |
| Northeast Animal ShelterSalem, MA | Unrestricted | $8,772 |
| Sherwood Forestry ServiceSanta Rosa, CA | Unrestricted | $8,077 |
| KindNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Mercy Leaning CenterBridgeport, CT | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Protect Our WintersBoulder, CO | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Endometriosis Research CenterDelray Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| National Breast Cancer FoundationDallas, TX | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| The Giving Kitchen Initiative IncAtlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Transgender Law CenterOakland, CA | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Covenant House ChicagoChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $7,641 |
| PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $7,641 |
| Kaufman Music CenterNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Asain Americans Advancing JusticeChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Chrysalis Center IncHartford, CT | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Hands on HartfordHartford, CT | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $6,347 |
| Gait Therapeutic Riding CenterRichmond, VA | Unrestricted | $6,347 |
| Freedom of the Press FoundationBrooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $6,347 |
| Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY | Unrestricted | $6,347 |
| SOS Childrens' VillageChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $6,346 |
| World Health FoundationSilver Spring, MD | Unrestricted | $6,346 |
| Rainforest Foundation USBrooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Trout UnlimitedIssaquah, WA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Western Rivers ConservancyPortland, OR | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Women in FilmLos Angelas, CA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Neural STEM Cell InstituteAlbany, NY | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership SchoolLander, WY | Unrestricted | $5,772 |
| Red RoverSacramento, CA | Unrestricted | $5,772 |
| Rock the VoteWashington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| Lucky Dog RefugeFond du Lac, WI | Unrestricted | $5,078 |
| Footsteps IncWinstonsalem, NC | Unrestricted | $5,077 |
| Save the Redwoods LeagueSan Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,077 |
| The FieldNew York, NY | Brooklyn tavern theater | $5,077 |
| History DayCollege Park, MD | Unrestricted | $5,077 |
| Fugees FamilyScottsdale, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| International Fund for Animal WelfaYarmouth Port, MA | $3,000 - los angeles fires$2,000 - unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mag AmericaWashington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Population ConnectionWashington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Common Cause Education FundChicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Queen City CatsBurlington, VT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Climate Reality ProjectWashington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
By state: New York 28 · Illinois 10 · California 17 · Massachusetts 8 · Connecticut 11 · District of Columbia 14
About this foundation
Franklin Philanthropic Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Northbrook, Illinois, administered in care of John a Shea, tax-exempt since 1989. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Franklin Philanthropic Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 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 Philanthropic Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $809K across 164 grants, a median of $3,000.
Where does Franklin Philanthropic Foundation give?
New York (28 grants), Illinois (10 grants), California (17 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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