The Dorothy B Francis Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Dorothy B Francis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $348,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$348,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $292,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $292,000 | 27 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $348,000 | 31 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dorothy B Francis Foundation 8044 Montgomery Road Ste 420, Cincinnati, OH 45236 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (513) 794-1900 |
| What to submit | Any form is acceptable. |
What The Dorothy B Francis Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 27 | $308,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $25,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childhood Food Solutions | General charitable | $30,000 |
| Brown County Humane Society | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Individual | General charitable | $18,000 |
| Elementz | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Ucan | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Oar | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Mill Creek Alliance | General charitable | $15,000 |
| League of Animal Welfare | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Individual | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Found Village | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Jumpstart | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Individual | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Your Store Queen City | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Ladies of Leadership | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Milestones Inc | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Arc of Appalachia | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Know Theatre | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Loveland Sustainability Council | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Crazy Cats Rescue | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Klicwow | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Oak Heritage Conservancy | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Scratching Post | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Matters | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Common Orchard Project | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Ben Jackson Memorial Fund | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends Cowen Lake | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | General charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Lazarus
- CAROLYN McCLINTOCK
- David J Alex
- Donald W Mallory
- Virginia Clark
- Tammy Patton
Questions people ask
Does The Dorothy B Francis Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Dorothy B Francis Charitable Foundation give?
$348,000 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Dorothy B Francis Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce Lazarus (Vice President), CAROLYN McCLINTOCK (Executive Dir.), David J Alex (President) and Donald W Mallory (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Dorothy B Francis Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, arts and culture and environment and conservation.