The Dorothy B Francis Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 35-2235189 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DOROTHY B FRANCIS FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 8044 MONTGOMERY ROAD STE 420, CINCINNATI OH 45236 |
| Phone | 5137941900 |
| Form and materials | ANY FORM IS ACCEPTABLE. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
21% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County Humane Society | Nashville, IN | General charitable | $20,000 |
| Mill Creek Alliance | Cincinnati, OH | General charitable | $15,000 |
| League of Animal Welfare | Batavia, OH | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Found Village | Cincinnati, OH | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Your Store Queen City | Cincinatti, OH | General charitable | $15,000 |
| Milestones Inc | Independence, KY | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund | Amelia, OH | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Know Theatre | Cincinnati, OH | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Loveland Sustainability Council | Loveland, OH | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Crazy Cats Rescue | Cincinnati, OH | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Matters | Cincinnati, OH | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Common Orchard Project | Cincinnati, OH | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Ben Jackson Memorial Fund | New Glarus, WI | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends Cowen Lake | Wilmington, OH | General charitable | $5,000 |
The return also lists 17 grants to individuals ($208,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $348,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $292,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503199349100905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2235189
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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