Franey Family Foundation Inc
Franey Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Annapolis, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports 22 grants totaling $135,000, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Maryland.
Franey Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Franey Family Foundation Inc gave $135K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Maryland. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,000
- -54.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,136
- -56.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,744,531
- +8.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (4 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Franey Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3 South Acton Place, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 980-9903
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Franey Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Annapolis ($25K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 105 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to Maryland recipients. The remaining reported shares went to North Carolina (4%), New York (1%), New Jersey (1%), and Washington, DC (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Franey Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 22 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2022) to $297K (2024). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Annapolis Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation College Park, MD | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Severn School Severna Park, MD | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Marys Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Bo's Effort Davidsonville, MD | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Best Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The V Foundation Cary, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Archbishop Spalding High School Severn, MD | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Salesian Missions New Rochelle, NY | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,744,531 | $286,376 | $152,305 | $135,000 | 22 | $135,000 | $149,508 | $136,967 |
| 2024 | $1,610,428 | $367,859 | $310,525 | $296,850 | 21 | $296,850 | $355,872 | $91,792 |
| 2023 | $1,510,176 | $96,277 | $147,043 | $132,000 | 23 | $132,000 | $85,481 | $93,146 |
| 2022 | $1,560,942 | $317,393 | $118,595 | $98,500 | 17 | $98,500 | $305,525 | $92,518 |
| 2021 | $1,362,144 | $824,008 | $136,449 | $123,500 | 22 | $123,500 | $591,855 | $81,809 |
| 2020 | $877,255 | $122,065 | $200,106 | $179,978 | 21 | — | $10,290 | $61,753 |
| 2019 | $956,637 | $629,368 | $173,795 | $161,000 | 22 | — | $419,403 | $55,859 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Franey Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $137K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Severn School describes itself as an independent co-ed school serving students from pre-K through grade 12. Bo’s Effort says it works to reduce the stigma of mental illness through education and guidance. The V Foundation says it funds cancer research, and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation describes its mission as saving the Bay.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 22 grants totaling $135,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $1,500. Notable awards included $25,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Annapolis and the University of Maryland College Park Foundation; $20,000 to Severn School; $16,000 to St Marys; $15,000 to Bo’s Effort; and $10,000 to BEST. Other listed recipients included Catholic Charities ($5,000), The V Foundation ($5,000), and Chesapeake Bay Foundation ($1,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William G Franey as president.
Franey Family Foundation Inc is led by William G. Franey, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William G. Franey
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Franey Family Foundation Inc
How much does Franey Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Franey Family Foundation Inc gave $135K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $297K across 21 grants.
What is Franey Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Franey Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $6,136, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Franey Family Foundation Inc that year got $750 on average.
Where does Franey Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Franey Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Annapolis, MD (4 grants) and Baltimore, MD (4 grants).
Does Franey Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Franey Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Franey Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Franey Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Annapolis ($25,000), University of Maryland College Park Foundation ($25,000) and Severn School ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Franey Family Foundation Inc?
Franey Family Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $137K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Franey Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Severn School describes itself as an independent co-ed school serving students from pre-K through grade 12. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Franey Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Franey Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Franey Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1909081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Franey Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Franey Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/franey-family-foundation-inc-morg_1bf721d0bacb4dafb0b8cad2dcdd1e53
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