The Franklin Fund
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6160092 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$185K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
56% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Victims of Torture | St Paul, MN | To advance charity's | $30,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Fdn | New York, NY | General | $23,250 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Environmental Integrity Project | Washington, DC | General | $15,000 |
| Epiphany Magazine | New York, NY | To advance charity's | $15,000 |
| Foundation Integrative Meditation | Los Ranchos, NM | General | $12,000 |
| Kehillath Shalom Synagogue | Cold Springs Harbor, NY | General | $10,000 |
| The North Shore Land Alliance | Oyster Bay, NY | To advance charity's | $10,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | New York, NY | General | $8,500 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All | Washington, DC | General | $6,250 |
| Planned Parenthood | Rochester, NY | To advance charity's | $6,250 |
| Macdowell | Peterborough, NH | General | $5,000 |
| International Rescue Commitee | New York, NY | To advance charity's | $5,000 |
| Dharmata Foundation | Point Richmond, CA | To advance charity's | $5,000 |
| Louis D Brown Peace Institute | Dorchester, MA | General | $2,500 |
| Prisoners' Legal Services | Boston, MA | General | $2,500 |
| The Food Depot | Santa Fe, NM | General | $2,500 |
| Children's Orchestra Society | Fresh Meadows, NY | To advance charity's | $2,500 |
| Wnyc Radio | New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Globalgiving | Washington, DC | General | $2,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | General | $1,250 |
| Americares Foundation Inc | Stamford, CT | General | $1,000 |
| Aim at Melanoma | Frisco, TX | General | $1,000 |
| Preservation Long Island | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | General | $850 |
| Community Foundation of Oyster Bay | Passaic, NJ | To advance charity's | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $184,850 | 25 |
| 2023 | $136,120 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349101883
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6160092
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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