G Andrew Franz Family Foundation
The G Andrew Franz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing states that it contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
G Andrew Franz Family Foundation at a glance
In short: G Andrew Franz Family Foundation gave $203K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $202,800
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,760
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $869,201
- +88.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to G Andrew Franz Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2220 S Warson Road, St Louis, MO 63124
Phone: (314) 692-2987
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who G Andrew Franz Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Connections to Success ($60K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 134 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Missouri organizations received 79% of grant dollars. Organizations in Nebraska received 8%, while those in Louisiana, Tennessee, and Michigan each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How G Andrew Franz Family Foundation gives
- 7% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 480% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2019) to $251K (2022). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connections to Success St Charles, MO | General Support | $60,000 |
| Evolution Festival Saint Louis, MO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Forgotten Omaha, NE | General Support | $17,000 |
| St Louis Zoo Foundation Saint Louis, MO | General Support | $8,800 |
| Unsung Angels Saint Louis, MO | General Support | $4,500 |
| Litshop St. Louis, MO | General Support | $4,500 |
| Carondelet Community Betterment Federation Inc St. Louis, MO | General Support | $4,500 |
| Rise up Transitional Resources St Charles, MO | General Support | $4,500 |
| Because of Brucey Youngsville, LA | General Support | $4,500 |
| Heals Center for the Arts Saint Louis, MO | General Support | $4,500 |
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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 | $869,201 | $620,548 | $212,854 | $202,800 | 30 | $202,800 | $612,448 | $42,251 |
| 2024 | $461,507 | $148,266 | $209,137 | $198,250 | 27 | $198,250 | $140,260 | $45,282 |
| 2023 | $522,378 | $144,588 | $242,603 | $234,700 | 30 | $234,700 | $124,685 | $47,874 |
| 2022 | $620,380 | $63,998 | $261,122 | $251,027 | 29 | $251,027 | $57,801 | $61,092 |
| 2021 | $817,494 | $244,964 | $246,287 | $230,000 | 18 | $230,000 | $231,571 | $78,115 |
| 2020 | $818,824 | $157,715 | $205,405 | $195,000 | 4 | — | $147,779 | $69,048 |
| 2019 | $866,493 | $71,301 | $119,953 | $109,500 | 5 | — | $61,441 | $71,567 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, G Andrew Franz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K 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 grants include support for organizations whose own missions address economic independence, access to the arts, community needs, youth employment, housing, and services for people affected by domestic violence or developmental disabilities.
For example, Connections to Success describes its mission as helping families realize their dreams and achieve economic independence through hope, resources, and a plan. HEAL Center for the Arts says it provides students in urban communities with a safe, supportive place to access the arts. Carondelet Community Betterment Federation says it works to address social, economic, and educational needs in Carondelet through outreach and collaboration. STL Youth Jobs describes its work as connecting young people with workforce opportunities and addressing the skills gap.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $202,800. Awards ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median of $4,500. Its largest grants included $60,000 to Connections to Success, $20,000 to Evolution Festival, $17,000 to Friends of the Forgotten, and $8,800 to the St. Louis Zoo Foundation. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists G Andrew Franz and J Denise Franz as trustees.
G Andrew Franz Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
G. Andrew Franz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Denise Franz
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 G Andrew Franz Family Foundation
How much does G Andrew Franz Family Foundation give each year?
G Andrew Franz Family Foundation gave $203K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $198K across 27 grants.
What is G Andrew Franz Family Foundation's typical grant size?
G Andrew Franz Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $6,760, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does G Andrew Franz Family Foundation give grants?
G Andrew Franz Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (12 grants), St Charles, MO (2 grants) and Florissant, MO (2 grants).
Does G Andrew Franz Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of G Andrew Franz Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are G Andrew Franz Family Foundation's largest grantees?
G Andrew Franz Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Connections to Success ($60,000), Evolution Festival ($20,000) and Friends of the Forgotten ($17,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is G Andrew Franz Family Foundation?
G Andrew Franz Family Foundation reported $869K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $203K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does G Andrew Franz Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose own missions address economic independence, access to the arts, community needs, youth employment, housing, and services for people affected by domestic violence or developmental disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from G Andrew Franz Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is G Andrew Franz Family Foundation's EIN?
G Andrew Franz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6855177. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does G Andrew Franz Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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