Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc
The purpose of this corporation shall be for all legal purposes including preserving of historical and architectural landmarks, promoting tourism, and assisting Simpson county merchants in promoting their businesses.
Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc at a glance
In short: Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc gave $15K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,745
- -79.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,373
- -58.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,373
- Total assets
- $865,497
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Simpson County Fiscal COU ($9K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
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 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125 (2021) to $71K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Simpson County Fiscal COU Franklin, KY | Courthouse Lighting & Cleaning Sidewalks | $8,745 |
| Simpson County Extension Service Franklin, KY | Gutter & Sign Grant | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $865,497 | $345,104 | $312,922 | $14,745 | 2 | $51,864 |
| 2024 | $780,664 | $362,925 | $395,827 | $71,004 | 4 | $25,425 |
| 2023 | $752,645 | $261,502 | $273,556 | $450 | Total only | $27,371 |
| 2022 | $743,507 | $237,221 | $243,915 | $20,000 | 2 | $38,071 |
| 2021 | $832,913 | $251,744 | $170,851 | $125 | Total only | $12,275 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc
Based on IRS filings
Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Franklin, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $865K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $52K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc is led by Sam Crocker, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sam Crocker
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Thurman
Vice President
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Davidson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Phillips
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Thurmond
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale McCreary
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jolene Bullington
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Fleming
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Myron Thurman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Shutt
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Dyer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Fuller
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jamie Tuck (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mac Donaldson (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Brownie Bennett (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jane Compton (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Harding (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Nicole Law (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Poston (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Shannon Sutton (2021–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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-Simpson Renaissance Inc
How much does Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc give each year?
Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc gave $15K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $71K across 4 grants.
How large is Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc?
Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc reported $865K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $345K.
What is Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc?
Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Franklin, KY. It holds $865K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc operate?
Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc's EIN?
Franklin-Simpson Renaissance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1281151. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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