Franklin Square Foundation
Invitation OnlyEvanston, Illinois · EIN 01-0746539 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$990K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eths Foundation | Evanston, IL | Donation - evanston twp high sch | $500,000 |
| Mulark Theatre Company | Evanston, IL | Grant - general operating expenses | $150,000 |
| Caase | Chicago, IL | Grant - preventive education program | $75,000 |
| Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights | Chicago, IL | Grant - technical assistance program | $35,000 |
| Difference Makers Network | Randallstown, MD | Grant - launch network | $30,000 |
| Heart to Heart | Merchantville, NJ | Grant- return home program | $25,000 |
| Mcgaw YMCA | Evanston, IL | Grant - men's residency program | $25,000 |
| Northlight Theatre | Skokie, IL | Grant - building campaign | $25,000 |
| African Center for Aquatic Reasearc | Ann Arbor, MI | Grant - awis program | $20,000 |
| Childcare Network of Evanston | Evanston, IL | Grant - general operating expenses | $20,000 |
| James B Moran Ctr Youth Advocacy | Evanston, IL | Grant- social & legal work svcs | $20,000 |
| The Wild Center | Tupper Lake, NY | Grant - science & environmental prog | $20,000 |
| Heart to Heart | Merchantville, NJ | Grant- earth empathy program | $15,000 |
| Books & Breakfast | Evanston, IL | Grant - summer program operating | $10,000 |
| Cool Learning Experience First Baptist Church | Waukegan, IL | Grant - education/social learn | $10,000 |
| Wellspring Center for Prevention | East Brunswick, NJ | Grans - pathways sch youth svc prog | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $990,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $222,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $210,450 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602459349100720
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0746539
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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