The Alta and John Franks Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Alta and John Franks Foundation is a private foundation in Shreveport, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.7 million in 70 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 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$8.7 million
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$282 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
34% of its 2024 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 | $2.3 million | 51 | $102 million |
| 2024 | $8.7 million | 70 | $282 million |
How to apply
The Alta and John Franks 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 The Alta and John Franks Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 48 | $3.8 million |
| New York | 2 | $1.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $1.4 million |
| Virginia | 8 | $1.4 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $462,700 |
| Texas | 2 | $100,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $1.0 million |
| The National World War II Museum | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $525,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $500,000 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $500,000 |
| North Louisiana Economic Partnership | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $500,000 |
| Public Interest Legal Foundation | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $500,000 |
| State Policy Network | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $500,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $500,000 |
| Franklin News Foundation | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $362,700 |
| Greater Shreveport Chamber Foundation | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $257,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $250,000 |
| New Civil Liberties Alliance | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $250,000 |
| Shreveport Green | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $172,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Shreveport | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $150,000 |
| Pelican Institute for Public Policy | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $150,000 |
| Volunteers for Youth Justice | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $150,000 |
| Downtown Shreveport Unlimited | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $147,520 |
| Shreveport Scottish Rite Foundation Inc | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $132,450 |
| Shreveport Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $132,000 |
| Red River STEM Inc | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $115,000 |
| La Trust for Historic Preservation | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $108,500 |
| American Rose Society | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $100,000 |
| Cato Institute | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $100,000 |
| Great Results Equine Assisted Therapies | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $100,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $100,000 |
| Real Clear Foundation | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $100,000 |
| The Bridge Alzheimer's & Dementia Res Ctr | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $80,000 |
| Downtown Shreveport Devel Corp | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $71,800 |
| Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $70,000 |
| The Coates Bluff Nature Trail | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $60,000 |
| Shreveport Opera | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $54,000 |
| American Alliance for Equal Rights | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $50,000 |
| Caddo Lake Institute | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $50,000 |
| Film Prize Foundation | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $50,000 |
| Gingerbread House | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $50,000 |
| Greater Bossier Economic Development Fdn | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $50,000 |
| National Center for Energy Analytics | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $50,000 |
| Trinity Heights Baptist Church | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $50,000 |
| Crime Stoppers of Shreveport | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $45,000 |
| Keep Bossier Beautiful | Unrestricted gift to 501(c)(3) org | $41,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bobby E Jelks
- Faith N Gilbert
- Diane F Marlowe
Questions people ask
Does The Alta and John Franks Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Alta and John Franks Foundation give?
$8.7 million in tax year 2024, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Alta and John Franks Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bobby E Jelks (President/ Director), Faith N Gilbert (Secretary/ Director) and Diane F Marlowe (Assistant Secretary/ Director).
What does The Alta and John Franks Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and science and research.