Franklin Legacy Fund
Franklin Legacy Fund is a nonprofit organization, based in Carmel, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $24K.
Franklin Legacy Fund at a glance
In short: Franklin Legacy Fund gave $24K across 7 grants in 2020 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $23,772
- Grants made (2020)
- 7
- Average grant
- $3,396
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $11,283
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Franklin Legacy Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Community Foundation of Monterey CO ($15K). Together the top 7 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Monterey CO Monterey, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Restorative Justice Marina, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Global Purpose Carmichael, CA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, CA | General Support | $300 |
| Kazu Radio Seaside, CA | General Support | $252 |
| Action Council Salinas, CA | General Support | $120 |
| KCLU Radio Thousand Oaks, CA | General Support | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $11,283 | $59,745 | $54,829 | $23,772 | 7 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Franklin Legacy Fund is led by Susan B. Franklin, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Susan B. Franklin
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Franklin Legacy Fund
How much does Franklin Legacy Fund give each year?
Franklin Legacy Fund gave $24K across 7 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Franklin Legacy Fund's typical grant size?
Franklin Legacy Fund's median grant in 2020 was $300, and its average grant was $3,396, across 7 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Franklin Legacy Fund give grants?
Franklin Legacy Fund gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Monterey, CA (2 grants).
Does Franklin Legacy Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Franklin Legacy Fund's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Who are Franklin Legacy Fund's largest grantees?
Franklin Legacy Fund's largest 2020 grantees include Community Foundation of Monterey CO ($15,000), Restorative Justice ($5,000) and Global Purpose ($3,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Franklin Legacy Fund?
Franklin Legacy Fund reported $11K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What is Franklin Legacy Fund's EIN?
Franklin Legacy Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4662563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 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 2020
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