Franklin St Giving Tree Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Franklin St Giving Tree Foundation is a private foundation in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $400,000 and the largest $785,065. 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$3.1 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$400,000
- Largest grant$785,065
- Assets$33.6 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
22% 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 | $2.7 million | 9 | $31.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 9 | $33.6 million |
How to apply
Franklin St Giving Tree 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 St Giving Tree Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $3.1 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sisters of Poor Little Sisters of the Poor/Catholic Fdn | Provide care for the elderly | $785,065 |
| Thomas Jefferson Univ Thomas Jefferson Univ | Educational grant | $500,000 |
| Catholic Leadership Institute Catholic Leadership Institute | Provide training to church leaders | $500,000 |
| Doylestown Health Foundation Doylestown Health Foundation | Provide community healthcare | $500,000 |
| Washington & Jefferson College Washington & Jefferson College | Educational grant | $400,000 |
| Rogers Behavioral Health Rogers Behavioral Health | Provide mental healthcare | $350,000 |
| Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle | Infrastructure enhancements & upgrad | $60,000 |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Our Lady of Guadalupe Church | Provide support to hispanic ministry | $10,000 |
| St Patrick Church St Patrick Church | Mission work | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Clark
- Angela Clark
- Kelly Lynn Patterson
- Lisa Marie Wurster
Questions people ask
Does Franklin St Giving Tree Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Franklin St Giving Tree Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $400,000.
Who runs Franklin St Giving Tree Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Clark (Trustee), Angela Clark (Trustee), Kelly Lynn Patterson (Trustee) and Lisa Marie Wurster (Trustee).
What does Franklin St Giving Tree Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.