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George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation

Preselected recipients only Birmingham, Alabama · EIN 636181562

George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $6,945 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,315 and the largest $2,315. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $8,955 the year before.

33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,0983$186,097
2024$8,9553$185,373
2025$6,9453$192,265

How to apply

George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.

StateGrantsAmount
Alabama1$2,315
Georgia1$2,315
Virginia1$2,315

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Wiregrass Area Salvation Army
Dothan, AL
General operating$2,315
International Mission Board SBC
Richmond, VA
General operating$2,315
American Red Cross-West Ga Chapter
Columbus, GA
General operating$2,315

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation give?

$6,945 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,315.

Who runs George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Regions Bank (Trustee).

What does George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and international.

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