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Franklin Fdn

Preselected recipients only Columbus, Ohio · EIN 316151483

Franklin Fdn is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $137,512 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $34,378 and the largest $68,756. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $245,912 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$245,9123$2.9 million
2024$137,5123$3.0 million

How to apply

Franklin Fdn 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Franklin Fdn funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio3$137,512

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Adena Health System
Chillicothe, OH
General operating$68,756
First Presbyterian Church
Chillicothe, OH
General operating$34,378
Ross County Historical Society
Chillicothe, OH
General operating$34,378

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Franklin Fdn accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Franklin Fdn give?

$137,512 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $34,378.

Who runs Franklin Fdn?

Its 2024 filing lists Huntington National Bank (Trustee).

What does Franklin Fdn fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and faith communities.

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