Franklin Conklin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Franklin Conklin Foundation is a private foundation in Corvallis, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $445,400 in 76 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$445,400
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $325,300 the year before.
29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $382,000 | 69 | $5.3 million |
| 2023 | $384,000 | 69 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $325,300 | 68 | $6.3 million |
| 2025 | $445,400 | 76 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
Franklin Conklin 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 Franklin Conklin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 36 | $151,000 |
| New York | 8 | $72,400 |
| California | 9 | $63,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $60,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $46,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $23,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Corvallis Daytime Drop-In Center | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Brooklyn Debate League | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Corvallis Housing First | Charitable | $20,000 |
| International Justice Mission | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Steam Train | Charitable | $20,000 |
| WSKG | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Cispes Education Fund | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Small Prop Owners of San Fran Ins | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Secure Justice | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Self-Esteem Boston Ed Institute | Charitable | $11,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Oregon | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Center for Investigative Reporting | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Center for Repoductive Rights | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chicago Adventure Therapy | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Food Share | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Neighbors for Clean Air in Honor of John Krallman | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Place | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Center for Constutional Rights | Charitable | $7,400 |
| ACLU of Northern California | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Cottonwood Gulch Expeditions | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Electronic Privacy Info Center | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Partnership for Safety and Justice | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Basic Rights Oregon | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Circle for Justice Innovations | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Corvallis Zonta Scholarships | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Devnw | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Food & Water Watch | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Iris | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Linn Benton Food Share | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Women's Law Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Osu Foundation Mike O'Malley Scholarship Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Charitable | $5,000 |
| South Corvallis Food Bank | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Stone Soup | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Survival International USA Venture X | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Commons Law Center | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Smith Fund Smith College Gift Accounting | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Undue Medical Debt | Charitable | $5,000 |
| United Palestinian Appeal | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harold H Demarest Jr
- Frank C Demarest
- David Demarest
Questions people ask
Does Franklin Conklin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Franklin Conklin Foundation give?
$445,400 in tax year 2025, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Franklin Conklin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harold H Demarest Jr (President), Frank C Demarest (Secretary) and David Demarest (VP).
What does Franklin Conklin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and food and hunger.