G Andrew Franz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
G Andrew Franz Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $202,800 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $60,000. 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$202,800
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2025 was up from $198,250 the year before.
93% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $234,700 | 30 | $990,814 |
| 2024 | $198,250 | 27 | $933,303 |
| 2025 | $202,800 | 30 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
G Andrew Franz Family 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 G Andrew Franz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 21 | $160,800 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $17,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $4,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $4,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $4,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $4,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $4,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connections to Success | General support | $60,000 |
| Evolution Festival | General support | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Forgotten | General support | $17,000 |
| St Louis Zoo Foundation | General support | $8,800 |
| Unsung Angels | General support | $4,500 |
| Litshop | General support | $4,500 |
| Carondelet Community Betterment Federation Inc | General support | $4,500 |
| Rise Up Transitional Resources | General support | $4,500 |
| Because of Brucey | General support | $4,500 |
| Heals Center for the Arts | General support | $4,500 |
| This Journey Ministries | General support | $4,500 |
| STL Youth Jobs | General support | $4,500 |
| Virtually Angelic Foundation | General support | $4,500 |
| United Fund of Stokes Co | General support | $4,500 |
| Job Seekers Garden Club | General support | $4,500 |
| Ministry of Employed | General support | $4,500 |
| Open Door | General support | $4,500 |
| Literacy and Hope Fund | General support | $4,500 |
| Wings Program | General support | $4,500 |
| Flip That House University | General support | $4,000 |
| December 5th Fund | General support | $4,000 |
| Keychange Karnival Organization | General support | $4,000 |
| Amani Foundation | General support | $4,000 |
| Center for Authentic Listening | General support | $4,000 |
| Marcy's Project | General support | $3,500 |
| Pallottine Retreat Center | General support | $2,500 |
| Jacobs Ladder Ministries | General support | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research | General support | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $500 |
| Veterens of Foreign Wars of the United States | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- G Andrew Franz
- J Denise Franz
Questions people ask
Does G Andrew Franz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does G Andrew Franz Family Foundation give?
$202,800 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs G Andrew Franz Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists G Andrew Franz (Trustee) and J Denise Franz (Trustee).
What does G Andrew Franz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.