Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation
Accepts applications
Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$69,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.9 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $59,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,500 | 15 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $59,000 | 16 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $69,500 | 19 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Joe Francis Scholarship Foundation 8101 Homestead Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (651) 769-1757 |
| What to submit | Application information is available on the website of joe francis haircare scholarship foundation (www.joefrancis.com). Applications include an online application form, essay and two letters of recommendation. |
| Deadlines | Applications must be received by june 1st of each year. |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are only for barber and cosmetology programs. Scholarship amounts have varied, but none are lower than $3,500.00 per recipient, paid directly to the cosmetology or barber school of student's choice. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 3 | $10,500 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $7,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $7,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $3,500 |
| Individual | Financial assistance to complete cosmetology education | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barb Francis
- Kim Larson
- Jeanne Francis Dietrich
- Rachel Goldstein
- Monica Francis
Questions people ask
Does Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications must be received by june 1st of each year.
How much does Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation give?
$69,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barb Francis (President), Kim Larson (Secretary), Jeanne Francis Dietrich (Director) and Rachel Goldstein (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.