French Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
French Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Edmond, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.0 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $4,942 and the largest $5.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.0 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$4,942
- Largest grant$5.4 million
- Assets$32.9 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 16 | $36.3 million |
| 2024 | $7.0 million | 18 | $32.9 million |
How to apply
French Family Charitable 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 French Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 16 | $5.5 million |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park | Parks | $5.4 million |
| Vanguard Charitable Donor Fund | Donor Funds | $1.5 million |
| Peaceful Family Solution | Addiction Treatment | $35,000 |
| Shatterproof | Addiction | $25,000 |
| Crossings Community Church | Religion | $20,000 |
| Edmond Family Counseling | Addiction | $10,000 |
| Edmond Visual Arts Commission | Arts | $9,725 |
| Edmond Public Schools Foundation | Education | $5,165 |
| Allied Arts of Oklahoma | Arts | $5,000 |
| A Chance to Change | Addiction | $4,885 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Education | $3,000 |
| Davis Farms | Faa | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundatio | Health | $2,500 |
| Breast Cancer Survivors of Oklahoma | Health | $2,000 |
| Oeta | Education | $1,000 |
| Beautiful Restoration | Addiction | $1,000 |
| Edmond History Museum | History | $500 |
| Edmond North-Huskies Girls Golf | Education | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Hal French
- Kyle Maxwell
- Bruce Compton
- David Thompson
Questions people ask
Does French Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does French Family Charitable Foundation give?
$7.0 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $4,942.
Who runs French Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hal French (Director), Kyle Maxwell (Director), Bruce Compton (Director) and David Thompson (Director).
What does French Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.