Franklin Philanthropic Foundation
Franklin Philanthropic Foundation is a private foundation based in Northbrook, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations across a range of causes, including conservation, reproductive rights, animal welfare, and social justice.
Franklin Philanthropic Foundation at a glance
In short: Franklin Philanthropic Foundation gave $809K across 164 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state New York. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $809,231
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 164
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,934
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $46,078,148
- +379.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (35 of 164, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (23% 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 Franklin Philanthropic Foundation
- 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: 707 Skokie Blve Suite 600, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 400-0099
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Franklin Philanthropic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 350ORG ($47K). Together the top 10 received $212K.
Grant Size Distribution
773 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 770 grants of 773 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (23%), Illinois (10%), California (9%), Massachusetts (8%), and Connecticut (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 164 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Franklin Philanthropic Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 35 of 164 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 41% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $567K (2020) to $861K (2022). In 2025 it made 164 grants totaling $809K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 350ORG Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $46,682 |
| Alzheimers Disease Research Foundat Wellesley Hills, MA | Unrestricted | $37,796 |
| Hang Timecareer Resources Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted | $23,850 |
| Planned Parenthood Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $22,616 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $17,616 |
| Brooklyn Boatworks Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Yellowstone to Yukon Consevation | Unrestricted | $12,772 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds Beaverton, OR | Florida Access Network | $12,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Mongomery, AL | Unrestricted | $11,988 |
| Caringkind New York, NY | Unrestricted | $11,500 |
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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 | $46,078,148 | $67,759,717 | $1,343,758 | $809,231 | 164 | $809,231 | $2,747,038 | $1,967,675 |
| 2024 | $9,613,161 | $1,117,298 | $1,041,446 | $732,727 | 154 | $732,727 | $66,643 | $746,189 |
| 2023 | $9,537,309 | $1,060,872 | $1,074,302 | $799,675 | 160 | $795,196 | $32,566 | $648,675 |
| 2022 | $9,550,739 | $1,029,484 | $1,122,279 | $860,848 | 154 | $860,848 | $88,739 | $681,953 |
| 2021 | $9,643,534 | $1,702,131 | $994,066 | $765,780 | 141 | $765,780 | $785,370 | $818,904 |
| 2020 | $8,935,469 | $1,889,398 | $772,473 | $566,500 | 129 | — | $1,015,805 | $630,613 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Franklin Philanthropic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied fields. For example, Brooklyn Boatworks says its mission is to empower young people through wooden boatbuilding and on-the-water experiences; the National Network of Abortion Funds describes its work as advancing accessible, stigma-free reproductive options; and Ocean Conservancy says it works to protect the ocean through science, people, and policy. Other recipients include wildlife and animal-protection organizations, as well as organizations focused on racial justice and human rights.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 164 grants totaling $809,231. Grants ranged from $500 to $46,682, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest reported grants included $46,682 to 350.org, $37,796 to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Foundation, $23,850 to Hang Timecareer Resources, and $22,616 to Planned Parenthood in Chicago. Other 2025 recipients included Brooklyn Boatworks ($15,000), the National Network of Abortion Funds ($12,000), Ocean Conservancy ($10,902), the Southern Poverty Law Center ($10,000), and the Wildlife Conservation Society ($9,539).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Mabie as director; Randall Romei as secretary/director; Stanley Goodman, Linda Goodman, Joyce Goodman, William Michael Goodman, Deborah Goodman, and Aaron Cubells as vice presidents/directors; Jenny Goodman-Bowden as president/director; and Rebecca Cubells as vice president/director.
Franklin Philanthropic Foundation is led by Jenny Goodman-Bowden, President & Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 18 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jenny Goodman-Bowden
President & Director
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Cubells
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Bowden
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Mabie
Director
Treasurer & Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Goodman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Goodman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Bowden
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Les Bowden
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Goodman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pace Goodman
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Goodman
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randall Romei
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Cubells
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Cubells
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Goodman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Michael Goodman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yale Goodman
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Goodman
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Morris F. Goodman (2020–2024) — President & Director
- Former: Doug Goodman (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Franklin Philanthropic Foundation
How much does Franklin Philanthropic Foundation give each year?
Franklin Philanthropic Foundation gave $809K across 164 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $733K across 154 grants.
What is Franklin Philanthropic Foundation's typical grant size?
Franklin Philanthropic Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,934, across 164 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Franklin Philanthropic Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Franklin Philanthropic Foundation give grants?
Franklin Philanthropic Foundation's top state is New York, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (10%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), Washington, DC (14 grants), Chicago, IL (9 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (6 grants).
Does Franklin Philanthropic Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Franklin Philanthropic Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (157 of 164) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Franklin Philanthropic Foundation's largest grantees?
Franklin Philanthropic Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include 350ORG ($46,682), Alzheimers Disease Research Foundat ($37,796) and Hang Timecareer Resources ($23,850), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Franklin Philanthropic Foundation?
Franklin Philanthropic Foundation reported $46.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $809K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (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 Franklin Philanthropic Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Franklin Philanthropic Foundation?
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 Franklin Philanthropic Foundation's EIN?
Franklin Philanthropic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3668125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Franklin Philanthropic Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
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