Franklin Home For the Aged
Franklin Home For the Aged is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Franklin, NH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100. Net investment income was $129K.
Franklin Home For the Aged at a glance
In short: Franklin Home For the Aged gave $100 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100
- -91.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $24,581,198
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Franklin Home For the Aged funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Franklin Christmas Lighting Fund ($100).
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 the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Franklin Home For the Aged gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50 (2020) to $2K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Christmas Lighting Fund Franklin, NH | Donation | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,581,198 | $4,938,110 | $6,627,151 | $100 | 1 | $1,792,022 | $128,858 |
| 2023 | $26,649,387 | $3,895,451 | $5,259,191 | $1,200 | 3 | $10,653,339 | $58,844 |
| 2022 | $25,182,138 | $1,809,789 | $3,838,620 | $2,100 | 2 | $18,157,956 | $43,267 |
| 2021 | $22,009,472 | $3,298,443 | $2,684,996 | $100 | 1 | $10,929,152 | $272,040 |
| 2020 | $23,110,666 | $2,484,353 | $2,521,168 | $50 | 1 | — | $24,685 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Franklin Home For the Aged is led by Lynda Goldthwaite, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 3 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynda Goldthwaite
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$40K (2022) → $140K (2024)
Chris Seufert
Chair
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Matott
Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$19K (2024)
Lisa Dubia
Past Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$67K (2024)
Craig Jacobson
Vice Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duncan Coolidge
Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Benham
Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Fuller
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Hannan
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lucas
Past Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Past Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wanda Belyea
Past Treasurer
Treasurer → Past Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Rankins
Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Howard Chandler (2021–2022) — Past Executive Director
- Former: Mary E Miller (2020–2021) — Past Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $140K, to Lynda Goldthwaite (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Franklin Home For the Aged
How much does Franklin Home For the Aged give each year?
Franklin Home For the Aged gave $100 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 3 grants.
How large is Franklin Home For the Aged?
Franklin Home For the Aged reported $24.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4.9M.
What is Franklin Home For the Aged?
Franklin Home For the Aged is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Franklin, NH. It holds $24.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Franklin Home For the Aged operate?
Franklin Home For the Aged has awarded grants in New Hampshire.
What is Franklin Home For the Aged's EIN?
Franklin Home For the Aged's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0202330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
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