Francis Foundation
Francis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Great River, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $480K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 8 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $20K.
Francis Foundation at a glance
In short: Francis Foundation gave $28K across 8 grants in 2021 (avg $3K), top state New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $27,500
- Grants made (2021)
- 8
- Average grant
- $3,438
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $479,788
- Primary geography
- New York (36% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Francis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Grace Center ($5K). Together the top 8 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Francis Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 8 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Grace Center Naples, FL | Assistance to indigent families | $5,000 |
| Vincentian International Mission Services St. Louis, MO | Assistance to indigent families | $5,000 |
| The Bowery Mission New York, NY | Assistance to indigent families | $5,000 |
| Feed the Children Matawan, NJ | Assistance to indigent families | $2,500 |
| Long Island Cares Hauppauge, NY | Assistance to indigent families | $2,500 |
| Boys Town Boys Town, NE | Assistance to indigent families | $2,500 |
| Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids, MN | Assistance to indigent families | $2,500 |
| St Elizabeth of Hungary Food Pantry Melville, NY | Assistance to indigent families | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $479,788 | $17,237 | $28,617 | $27,500 | 8 | $27,500 | $19,981 | $26,810 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Francis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Francis Foundation is led by Charles Adams, President on the 2021 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Charles Adams
President
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Francis Foundation
How much does Francis Foundation give each year?
Francis Foundation gave $28K across 8 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Francis Foundation's typical grant size?
Francis Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,438, across 8 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Francis Foundation give grants?
Francis Foundation's top state is New York, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (18%) and Missouri (18%).
Does Francis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Francis Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance to indigent families" (8 grants).
Who are Francis Foundation's largest grantees?
Francis Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include The Grace Center ($5,000), Vincentian International Mission Services ($5,000) and The Bowery Mission ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Francis Foundation?
Francis Foundation reported $480K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Francis Foundation's EIN?
Francis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1752604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
Live grants for the work Francis Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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