French Family Charitable Foundation
The French Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Edmond, Oklahoma. Established in 1999 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a family foundation with a volunteer board of directors. The foundation manages substantial assets and supports philanthropic initiatives across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.4M
+2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.0M
+342.7% YoY
Grant Count
18
+12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$388K
+293.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds addiction treatment, social services, ministries, health, arts, and addiction prevention. Recent grantmaking demonstrates a particular commitment to addiction-related causes and community support services.
Grantmaking
The foundation made nine grants in 2023. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports multiple U.S. cities and states, including:
Cities: Alpharetta, Edmond, Guthrie, Norwalk, Oklahoma City, RSM, Warwick, and Yukon
States: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $27,640,125
- Total Revenue: $3,887,726
- Total Expenses: $1,591,663
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,418,056 | $27,640,125 | $25,212,592 |
| Revenue | $1,081,937 | $3,887,726 | $1,858,037 |
| Expenses | $7,027,409 | $1,591,663 | $1,291,891 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,991,189 | $1,579,079 | $1,259,505 |
| Net Investment Income | $7,817,427 | $825,116 | $425,651 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,509,901 | $1,635,087 | $1,567,079 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a board of directors serving without compensation, including:
- Hal French
- Kyle Maxwell
- Bruce Compton
- David Thompson
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hal French | Director | 35 | — |
| Kyle Maxwell | Director | 10 | — |
| Bruce Compton | Director | 2 | — |
| David Thompson | Director | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, the Edmond City Council approved final agreements with the French Family Charitable Foundation for the maintenance and operation of a proposed 62-acre art park at the corner of Second Street and Coltrane Road in Edmond. The foundation committed to funding 70% of the maintenance and operation budget, up to $899,360 in the first year. The park will feature sculptures and public art, playgrounds, dog parks, event lawns, and other amenities, with completion required within 24 months. Upon completion, ownership will transfer to the Park Conservancy Trust.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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