The Mary a & Gerald F Franklin Sr Foundation
Invitation OnlyStrongsville, Ohio · EIN 26-1630693 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$11K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$800
Total assets$187K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padua High School | Parma, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| Strongsville Chamber of Comm Fndn | Strongsville, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| University of Dayton - Champion Scholars | Dayton, OH | General support | $2,000 |
| Children Museum | Cleveland, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Neighborhub Health | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $800 |
| Down Syndrome Association | Independence, OH | General support | $500 |
| Cleveland Storm Skating Club | Shaker Heights, OH | General support | $500 |
| Veteran Housing Solutions | Ravenna, OH | General support | $500 |
| Strongsville Kiwanis | Strongsville, OH | General support | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $8,225 | 7 |
| 2023 | $5,800 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601479349100115
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1630693
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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