The Francis Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Francis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.8 million in 174 grants; the typical grant was $7,750 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.8 million
- Number of grants174
- Typical grant$7,750
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$127 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.3 million the year before.
38% 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 | $4.3 million | 156 | $120 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 174 | $127 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ashley Ernst Grants Administrator Tulane University School of, Medicine 1430 Tulane Ave 5063, New Orleans, LA 70112 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (504) 988-5159, pbf@francisfoundation.org |
| What to submit | All fellowship applications must be made via a link provided at www.francisfellowships.org and should include: (a) general description of the current research activities in the pulmonary unit; (b) summary of past training record of the unit; (c) biographical sketch of the candidate fellow; (d) outline of the research project to be undertaken; (e) endorsement of the application by the appropriate department head and by an authorized official of the institution agreeing to administer the grant. |
| Deadlines | Inquire with contact |
| Restrictions | Fellowships are awarded in the field of pulmonary medicine. The director of any pulmonary training program may apply on behalf of the fellow. Awards are limited to institutions located in the united states and canada. A department may submit no more than two (2) applications annually. Detailed eligibility and evaluation criteria can be found on the foundation's website at: www.francisfellowships.org/eligibility-evaluation-criteria |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Francis Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 102 | $1.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $511,000 |
| California | 9 | $364,750 |
| Kansas | 25 | $334,186 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $262,500 |
| Texas | 4 | $226,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $225,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $180,000 |
| Colorado | 6 | $175,250 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KCPBS - Public Television 19 Inc | General operating support | $300,000 |
| United Palestinian Appeal | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Unrwa USA | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Stanford University | Fellowship | $207,500 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Fellowship | $170,000 |
| University of Washington | Fellowship | $150,000 |
| Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | General operating support | $141,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine | Fellowship | $112,500 |
| Friends of the Zoo | General operating support | $105,000 |
| Reconciliation Services | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Fellowship | $75,000 |
| Duke University School of Medicine | Fellowship | $75,000 |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Fellowship | $75,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation | Fellowship | $75,000 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | Fellowship | $75,000 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston | Fellowship | $75,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University | Fellowship | $75,000 |
| University of California San Francisco | Fellowship | $75,000 |
| University of Colorado Denver | Fellowship | $75,000 |
| University of Iowa | Fellowship | $75,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Fellowship | $75,000 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | Fellowship | $75,000 |
| Yale University | Fellowship | $75,000 |
| Anderson Ranch Arts Foundation | General operating support | $55,000 |
| Kansas University Endowment | Fellowship | $51,186 |
| Englewood Arts | General operating support | $50,000 |
| KC Girls Preparatory Academy Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Minddrive Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Spencer Museum of Art | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Uncornered | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Artskc | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Cornell University | Fellowship | $40,000 |
| Missouri Budget Project | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Fellowship | $37,500 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | Fellowship | $37,500 |
| University of Florida | Fellowship | $37,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Fellowship | $37,500 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Fellowship | $37,500 |
| Casa del Herrero | General operating support | $35,000 |
| The National Museum of Toys & Miniatures | General operating support | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David V Francis
- J Scott Francis
- Ann F Barhoum
- James Bernard Jr
- J Michael Sigler
Questions people ask
Does The Francis Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Inquire with contact.
How much does The Francis Family Foundation give?
$4.8 million in tax year 2024, across 174 grants, with a typical grant of $7,750.
Who runs The Francis Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David V Francis (Board Member / Chair), J Scott Francis (Board Member / Vice Chair), Ann F Barhoum (Board Member) and James Bernard Jr (Assistant Secretary (Non-Voting)) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Francis Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.