Gerald and Roberta Franklin Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Geronimo, California · EIN 41-2255597 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$410K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$7.7M
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 2024 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
83% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildcare | San Rafael, CA | Charitable donation | $55,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Rainbow Shelter for Homeless Women | Rockville, MD | Charitable donation | $45,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | Sarasota, FL | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| United Way of Jackson County | Medford, OR | Charitable donation | $30,000 |
| Brandeis College | Waltham, MA | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Family Support Network | Orange, CA | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | New York, NY | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Blue Ridge Humane Society | Hendersonville, NC | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Oxfam | Boston, MA | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Purchase College Foundation | Purchase, NY | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Solomon Guggenheim Museum | New York, NY | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | New York, NY | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| New York City Ballet | New York, NY | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Seva Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Thirteenwnet | New York, NY | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $410,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $260,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521969349100532
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-2255597
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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