Franklin Philanthropic Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Franklin Philanthropic Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $809,231 in 164 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $46,682. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$809,231
- Number of grants164
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$46,682
- Assets$80.5 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $732,727 the year before.
29% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $799,675 | 160 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $732,727 | 154 | $15.6 million |
| 2025 | $809,231 | 164 | $80.5 million |
How to apply
Franklin Philanthropic 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.
What Franklin Philanthropic Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 32 states, the most to New York. It also paid $20,116 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | $186,331 |
| Illinois | 10 | $82,219 |
| California | 17 | $72,414 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $61,568 |
| Connecticut | 11 | $59,850 |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $50,979 |
| Florida | 6 | $27,677 |
| Colorado | 6 | $23,772 |
| Alabama | 2 | $21,988 |
| Vermont | 9 | $21,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 350ORG | Unrestricted | $46,682 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundat | Unrestricted | $37,796 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $23,850 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $22,616 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Unrestricted | $17,616 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $12,772 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Florida access network | $12,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $11,988 |
| Caringkind | Unrestricted | $11,500 |
| Henrys Fork Wildlife Alliance | Unrestricted | $11,500 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | Unrestricted | $11,077 |
| ACLU Foundation | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Unrestricted | $10,902 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Unrestricted | $9,539 |
| Honr Network | Unrestricted | $9,077 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Unrestricted | $9,038 |
| Northeast Animal Shelter | Unrestricted | $8,772 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $8,077 |
| Kind | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Mercy Leaning Center | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Endometriosis Research Center | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Foundation | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| The Giving Kitchen Initiative Inc | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Transgender Law Center | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Covenant House Chicago | Unrestricted | $7,641 |
| Philabundance | Unrestricted | $7,641 |
| Kaufman Music Center | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Chrysalis Center Inc | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Earthjustice | Unrestricted | $6,347 |
| Gait Therapeutic Riding Center | Unrestricted | $6,347 |
| Freedom of the Press Foundation | Unrestricted | $6,347 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $6,347 |
| Sos Childrens' Village | Unrestricted | $6,346 |
| World Health Foundation | Unrestricted | $6,346 |
| Rainforest Foundation US | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Mabie
- Randall Romei
- Stanley Goodman
- Linda Goodman
- Joyce Goodman
- Jenny Goodman-Bowden
- William Michael Goodman
- Deborah Goodman
- Aaron Cubells
- Rebecca Cubells
- Sarah Cubells
- Yale Goodman
- Pace Goodman
- Douglas Goodman
- Paul Goodman
Questions people ask
Does Franklin Philanthropic Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Franklin Philanthropic Foundation give?
$809,231 in tax year 2025, across 164 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Franklin Philanthropic Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Mabie (Director), Randall Romei (Secretary/Dir), Stanley Goodman (Vice Pres/Dir) and Linda Goodman (Vice Pres/Dir) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Franklin Philanthropic Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, science and research and health.