Franklin's Friends Inc
To support central Florida animal welfare by fundraising for local nonprofit and government agencies that are dedicated to shelter/rescue, spay/neuter, or community education programs.
Franklin's Friends Inc at a glance
In short: Franklin's Friends Inc gave $136K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,500
- -12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,357
- +25.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $569,514
- +34.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Franklin's Friends Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Franklin's Friends Inc
Who Franklin's Friends Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Touch of Grey Rescue ($30K). Together the top 7 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Franklin's Friends Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $30K (2022) to $155K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Touch of Grey Rescue Melbourne Beach, FL | General Support | $30,000 |
| Pixel Fund Rescue Gorham, ME | General Support | $30,000 |
| Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando Orlando, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| Spay and Neuter Nation Fern Park, FL | General Support | $15,000 |
| The Way Home Inc Georgetown, DE | General Support | $14,000 |
| Polk No Kill Coalition Lakeland, FL | General Support | $12,500 |
| Spay N Save Longwood, FL | General Support | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $569,514 | $302,708 | $157,800 | $135,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $424,606 | $290,881 | $180,019 | $154,750 | 10 |
| 2022 | $313,742 | $198,822 | $95,783 | $30,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $210,703 | $151,303 | $127,547 | $116,000 | 5 |
| 2020 | $186,947 | $166,775 | $129,752 | $118,521 | 7 |
About Franklin's Friends Inc
Based on IRS filings
Franklin's Friends Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Maitland, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $570K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $136K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Franklin's Friends Inc is led by Monisha Seth, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Monisha Seth
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Leroy
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Freeman
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Capitano
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Douglas
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Butler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Sprague
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Steve Butler (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Thomas (2022–2023) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Franklin's Friends Inc
How much does Franklin's Friends Inc give each year?
Franklin's Friends Inc gave $136K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $155K across 10 grants.
What is Franklin's Friends Inc's typical grant size?
Franklin's Friends Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,357, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Franklin's Friends Inc give grants?
Franklin's Friends Inc gives mostly in Florida: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (22%) and Delaware (10%).
Does Franklin's Friends Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Franklin's Friends Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Franklin's Friends Inc's largest grantees?
Franklin's Friends Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Touch of Grey Rescue ($30,000), Pixel Fund Rescue ($30,000) and Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Franklin's Friends Inc?
Franklin's Friends Inc reported $570K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $303K.
What is Franklin's Friends Inc?
Franklin's Friends Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Maitland, FL. It holds $570K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Franklin's Friends Inc's EIN?
Franklin's Friends Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1111664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 years 2020–2024
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