Krfrench Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Krfrench Family Foundation is a private foundation in Etna, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $499,617 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$499,617
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$128 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
17% 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 | $1.3 million | 12 | $97.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 10 | $117 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 12 | $128 million |
How to apply
Krfrench 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 Krfrench Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $2.5 million |
| Maine | 4 | $1.3 million |
| New Hampshire | 3 | $1.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $802,530 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $503,023 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250,454 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee | Health care and education | $2.0 million |
| Cato Institute | Research | $802,530 |
| Dartmouth Hitchcock | Health care | $503,023 |
| Mass General Hospital | Health care | $503,023 |
| University of Rochester | Education | $503,023 |
| Maine Medical Center | Health care | $499,617 |
| Waynflete School | Education | $499,617 |
| Northern Forest Center | Education and conservation | $404,113 |
| Grassroots Soccer | Education | $302,203 |
| Valpo Surf Project | Community support | $296,092 |
| Lehigh University | Education | $250,454 |
| Healthy Homeworks | Housing | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth R French
- Vickie A French
Questions people ask
Does Krfrench Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Krfrench Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $499,617.
Who runs Krfrench Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth R French (Chair) and Vickie A French (Treasurer & Secretary).
What does Krfrench Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.