The Paul W Franke Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLincolnshire, Illinois · EIN 20-1166896 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$92K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Palatine, IL | Housing and care of poor | $20,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| Care | Merrifield, VA | Public support | $5,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | International medical care | $5,000 |
| Aryse | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | International medical care | $3,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids, MN | General supportfood for needy people | $3,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Merrifield, VA | General support | $3,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Chicago, IL | General support | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Waukegan, IL | Housing for poor | $2,500 |
| Lutheran World Relief | Baltimore, MD | General support | $2,500 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Park City, IL | Food for needy people | $2,500 |
| USA for Unhcr | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
| Deerfield Township Food Pantry | Deerfield, IL | Food for needy people | $2,000 |
| Hekima Place | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Northern Illinois | North Riverside, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Pathways Center | Glenview, IL | Medical care of disabled | $2,000 |
| Waukegan to College | Waukegan, IL | Educational | $2,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | General support | $1,500 |
| Compassion International | Colorado Springs, CO | General support | $1,000 |
| Nashville Zoo | Nashville, TN | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $92,500 | 24 |
| 2024 | $91,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $94,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612299349100651
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1166896
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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