Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation
Historical FunderBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 34-1298875 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,555 and $7,661.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | KEYBANK N A FOUNDATIONS AND ENDOW |
|---|---|
| Address | FOUNDATIONS AND ENDOWMENTS PO BOX 1, TOLEDO OH 436990099 |
| Phone | 4192598392 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITTEN LETTER FORM. |
| Deadlines | FOR CURRENT FISCAL YEAR ENDING NOV. 30, APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOV 1 OF THAT YEAR. |
| Restrictions | ONLY QUALIFIED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ARE ELIGIBLE - NO INDIVIDUALS. |
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
84% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecoats Inc | Beachwood, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Foundation of the Old Guard | Ft Myer, VA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Shelter for Abused Women | Naples, FL | General operating | $7,661 |
| Cafe of Life | Bonita Spgs, FL | General operating | $7,661 |
| US Naval Academy | Annapolis, MD | General operating | $7,661 |
| Carmel of the Holy Family | Astoria, NY | General operating | $7,661 |
| Amigos de Texas | Houston, TX | General operating | $7,645 |
| Franciscan Life Process Center | Meriden, CT | General operating | $7,645 |
| Metro Atlanta Recover Residences | Doraville, GA | General operating | $7,645 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Dayton, OH | General operating expenses | $6,555 |
| Robert Tomko Memorial Scholarship Fund | Grand Rapids, MI | Scholarship | $4,413 |
| Island Dolphin Care | Key Largo, FL | General operating | $4,260 |
| K9s for Warriors | Point Vedra, FL | General operating | $2,935 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $91,742 | 13 |
| 2022 | $88,938 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Apr 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202520979349100027
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1298875
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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