C J Francis III Foundation
To promote health, wellness, housing stability, workforce development, and economic mobility for low-to moderate-income communities, including through grants, educational programs, and property ownership or management.
C J Francis III Foundation at a glance
In short: C J Francis III Foundation gave $35K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $17,500
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $227,101
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who C J Francis III Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Dayton Foundation ($25K). Together the top 2 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Dayton Foundation Dayton, OH | The Dayton Foundation, as the region's largest and oldest community foundation, receives charitable gifts, manages charitable assets and makes grants according to the Organization's wishes. The Dayton Foundation offers a variety of customizable fund options to help the Organization meet its charitable goals. | $25,000 |
| Running Start Washington, DC | Running Start is a nonpartisan nonprofit that trains young women to run for political office. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $227,101 | $70,704 | $90,585 | $35,000 | 2 | $11,594 |
| 2024 | $212,224 | $49,811 | $59,444 | — | — | $1,273 |
| 2023 | $223,541 | $56,974 | $47,394 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $215,442 | $64,956 | $56,850 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $207,144 | $117,525 | $51,975 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $145,893 | $83,355 | $26,783 | — | — | — |
About C J Francis III Foundation
Based on IRS filings
C J Francis III Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Dayton, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $227K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
C J Francis III Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gail Johnson
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $10K (2025)
David Dowell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Francis
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Toni Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Patricia Francis (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Robert Ross (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Gail Johnson (Director; Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about C J Francis III Foundation
How much does C J Francis III Foundation give each year?
C J Francis III Foundation gave $35K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is C J Francis III Foundation?
C J Francis III Foundation reported $227K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $71K.
What is C J Francis III Foundation?
C J Francis III Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Dayton, OH. It holds $227K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does C J Francis III Foundation operate?
C J Francis III Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Ohio.
What is C J Francis III Foundation's EIN?
C J Francis III Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1380448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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