Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation
Accepts applications
Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, Ohio. In tax year 2023 it gave $91,742 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $7,645 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$91,742
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$7,645
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2023 was up from $88,938 the year before.
23% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $88,938 | 11 | $2.0 million |
| 2023 | $91,742 | 13 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Keybank N A Foundations and Endow Foundations and Endowments PO Box 1, Toledo, OH 43699-0099 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (419) 259-8392 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in written letter form. |
| Deadlines | For current fiscal year ending nov. 30, applications must be received by nov 1 of that year. |
| Restrictions | Only qualified non-profit organizations are eligible - no individuals. |
What Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $22,517 |
| Ohio | 2 | $16,555 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $7,661 |
| New York | 1 | $7,661 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,645 |
| Georgia | 1 | $7,645 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,645 |
| Michigan | 1 | $4,413 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bluecoats Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Foundation of the Old Guard | General operating | $10,000 |
| Shelter for Abused Women | General operating | $7,661 |
| Cafe of Life | General operating | $7,661 |
| US Naval Academy | General operating | $7,661 |
| Carmel of the Holy Family | General operating | $7,661 |
| Amigos de Texas | General operating | $7,645 |
| Franciscan Life Process Center | General operating | $7,645 |
| Metro Atlanta Recover Residences | General operating | $7,645 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | General operating expenses | $6,555 |
| Robert Tomko Memorial Scholarship Fund | Scholarship | $4,413 |
| Island Dolphin Care | General operating | $4,260 |
| K9S for Warriors | General operating | $2,935 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Dunn
- Kathleen France Dunn
- David B Dunn
- William M France Jr
Questions people ask
Does Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: For current fiscal year ending nov. 30, applications must be received by nov 1 of that year.
How much does Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation give?
$91,742 in tax year 2023, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $7,645.
Who runs Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Daniel Dunn (Trustee), Kathleen France Dunn (Trustee), David B Dunn (Trustee) and William M France Jr (Trustee).
What does Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.