Franklin Fdn is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in COLUMBUS, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $138K. Net investment income was $206K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$138K
-44.1% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
-44.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Franklin Fdn reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Franklin Fdn
Based on IRS filings
Franklin Fdn is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in COLUMBUS, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $138K. Net investment income was $206K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,714,044 | $2,658,432 | $2,716,617 |
| Revenue | $210,199 | $195,861 | $43,848 |
| Expenses | $151,942 | $254,045 | $125,199 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $143,245 | $250,484 | $118,389 |
| Net Investment Income | $205,883 | $189,265 | $51,994 |
| Distributable Amount | $143,180 | $134,779 | $182,638 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Adena Health System ($68,756), First Presbyterian Church ($34,378), Ross County Historical Society ($34,378).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHILLICOTHE, OH | GENERAL OPERATING | $34,378 |
| ROSS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY CHILLICOTHE, OH | GENERAL OPERATING | $34,378 |
| ADENA HEALTH SYSTEM CHILLICOTHE, OH | GENERAL OPERATING | $68,756 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $6,394 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Fdn?
Franklin Fdn is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in COLUMBUS, OH. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Franklin Fdn?
As of 2025, Franklin Fdn holds $2.7M in total assets with $210K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $138K in 2025.
Where does Franklin Fdn operate?
Franklin Fdn has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Franklin Fdn award?
In 2025, Franklin Fdn awarded 3 grants totaling $138K — an average of about $46K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Franklin Fdn required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Franklin Fdn reported a distributable amount of $143K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Franklin Fdn's EIN?
Franklin Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6151483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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