Julie and Martin Franklin Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Julie and Martin Franklin Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Miami Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.5 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.5 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$54.9 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.9 million the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4.5 million | 40 | $46.6 million |
| 2023 | $3.9 million | 38 | $44.4 million |
| 2024 | $6.5 million | 45 | $54.9 million |
How to apply
Julie and Martin Franklin Family Foundation Inc 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.
What Julie and Martin Franklin Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $250,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 16 | $3.1 million |
| New York | 13 | $2.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $641,000 |
| California | 7 | $303,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $108,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $18,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of or National Missions | General charitable | $1.2 million |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | General charitable | $1.0 million |
| University of Miami Miller School of Medicine | General charitable | $750,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | General charitable | $605,000 |
| The Miami Foundation | General charitable | $500,000 |
| The Island Academy | General charitable | $250,000 |
| Lehrman Community Day School | General charitable | $200,000 |
| One Table (The Shabbat Project Inc) | General charitable | $200,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc | General charitable | $200,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | General charitable | $170,000 |
| Ransom Everglades School | General charitable | $150,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | General charitable | $125,000 |
| Center for Entrepeneurial Jewish Philanthropy | General charitable | $118,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General charitable | $100,000 |
| Brightway Education Foundation | General charitable | $100,000 |
| Brothers for Life | General charitable | $100,000 |
| The Neshama Center | General charitable | $72,000 |
| Temple Beth Am | General charitable | $64,350 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Hatzolah Emergency Air Response Team Inc | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Montgomery Botanical Center | General charitable | $50,000 |
| Brandeis Marin | General charitable | $40,000 |
| The Leffell School | General charitable | $40,000 |
| Merona Leadership Foundation | General charitable | $40,000 |
| Penn Hillel | General charitable | $36,000 |
| The Farm Collaborative | General charitable | $36,000 |
| The Antigua and Barbuda Association of Georgia | General charitable | $30,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General charitable | $21,366 |
| The Giving Group Community | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Harlem Village Academies | General charitable | $18,000 |
| Moishe House | General charitable | $18,000 |
| The Mental Health Coalition | General charitable | $18,000 |
| The Shul of Downtown Inc | General charitable | $18,000 |
| The Wilderness Society | General charitable | $18,000 |
| Overtown Youth Center | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Friendship Circle Miami | General charitable | $10,000 |
| The Creative Community for Peace (DBA Israel Emergency Alliance) | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Women's Emergency Network | General charitable | $9,000 |
| Miami Foundation for Mental Health Inc | General charitable | $8,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of San Francisco | General charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin E Franklin
- Julie Franklin
- Desiree Destefano
Questions people ask
Does Julie and Martin Franklin Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Julie and Martin Franklin Family Foundation Inc give?
$6.5 million in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Julie and Martin Franklin Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Martin E Franklin (Director/President), Julie Franklin (Director/Vice President/Se) and Desiree Destefano (Director/Treasurer).
What does Julie and Martin Franklin Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.