The Franks Family Foundation
Historical FunderSalt Lake City, Utah · EIN 20-8118710 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $7,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LAURI FRANKS |
|---|---|
| Address | 3905 PROSPECTOR DRIVE, SALT LAKE CITY UT 84121 |
| Phone | 8015574876 |
| Form and materials | MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN REQUEST DESCRIBING HOW FUNDS WILL BE USED. MUST ALSO INCLUDE FULL NAME OF CHARITY, ADDRESS, AND TAX ID NUMBER. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY DECEMBER 15 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PAYMENT BY DECEMBER 31. |
| 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
47% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA Northern Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $91,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $35,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | San Jose, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Spy Hop | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Humane Society of Utah | Murray, UT | Charitable donation | $11,000 |
| Neighborhood House | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| Cache Humane Society | Logan, UT | Charitable donation | $7,000 |
| Covenant House | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable donation | $7,000 |
| Judge Memorial High School | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $7,000 |
| Preborn | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable donation | $7,000 |
| Salt Lake City Mission | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $7,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Laguna Hills, CA | Charitable donation | $5,500 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation | Smithtown, NY | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Odyssey House | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Canyonville, OR | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| Fourth Street Clinic | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $3,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Charitable donation | $2,250 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Cash Gift | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Rescue Mission | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Sharing Place | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| St Joseph Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Giving Basket | Saddle Brook, NJ | Charitable donation | $500 |
| Audubon Society | Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable donation | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $290,350 | 34 |
| 2023 | $268,410 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531829349101008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8118710
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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