Joann & Jim Francis Foundation
Historical FunderParkville, Missouri · EIN 81-1157275 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES FRANCIS |
|---|---|
| Address | 5313 BLUFF WAY, PARKVILLE MO 64152 |
| Phone | 8167608466 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | MUST SUBMIT COMPLETE RECORD AND ALL SUPPORTING MATERIALS AS IT RELATES TO THE ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVITIES AND ITS INTENDED USE FOR THE GRANT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Cathedral | Kansas City, MO | General purposes | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Kansas City, MO | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Shriner's Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Hospital for Children | Memphis, TN | Patient needs - st. louis | $10,000 |
| Beacon of Hope | Vandalia, MO | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | General purposes | $10,000 |
| City Union Mission | Kansas City, MO | General purposes | $8,782 |
| Band of Angels | Overland Park, KS | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Wyandotte Community Coalition | Kansas City, KS | General purposes | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $133,782 | 10 |
| 2024 | $87,120 | 7 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611539349100616
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1157275
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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