Francis Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Great River, NY EIN: 61-1752604

Francis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.

Key facts about Francis Foundation

In short: Francis Foundation gave $28K across 8 grants in 2021 (avg $3K), top state New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN: 61-1752604
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2021
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)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.

Quick answers 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 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$480K

Annual Giving

$28K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$3K

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.

About Francis Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $10K (36%)

Florida $5K (18%)

Missouri $5K (18%)

New Jersey $3K (9%)

Nebraska $3K (9%)

All other $3K (9%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2021 grant dollars.

States

Florida Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Jersey New York

Cities

Boys TownCoon RapidsHauppaugeMatawanMelvilleNaplesNew YorkSt Louis

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2021
Total Assets	$479,788
Revenue	$17,237
Expenses	$28,617
Qualifying Distributions	$27,500
Net Investment Income	$19,981
Distributable Amount	$26,810

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2021

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

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

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.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Francis Foundation?

Francis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Great River, NY. It holds $480K in total assets as of 2021.

How large is Francis Foundation?

As of 2021, Francis Foundation holds $480K in total assets with $17K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $28K in 2021.

How much is Francis Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Francis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.