George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation
George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human services, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $171K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $3K.
George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation at a glance
In short: George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation gave $7K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,945
- -22.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,315
- -22.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,315
- Total assets
- $171,065
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wiregrass Area Salvation Army ($2K). Together the top 3 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2025) to $11K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wiregrass Area Salvation Army Dothan, AL | General Operating | $2,315 |
| International Mission Board SBC Richmond, VA | General Operating | $2,315 |
| American Red Cross-West Ga Chapter Columbus, GA | General Operating | $2,315 |
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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 | $171,065 | $4,518 | $11,813 | $6,945 | 3 | $8,646 | $3,444 | $9,416 |
| 2024 | $178,564 | $14,002 | $14,234 | $8,955 | 3 | $11,276 | $11,079 | $9,268 |
| 2023 | $178,800 | $10,428 | $14,800 | $10,098 | 3 | $10,098 | $2,854 | $8,954 |
| 2022 | $183,172 | $1,940 | $15,784 | $11,340 | 3 | $11,340 | $3,604 | $10,098 |
| 2021 | $197,016 | $21,393 | $13,292 | $8,638 | 3 | $8,638 | $5,253 | $11,340 |
| 2020 | $188,915 | $9,392 | $4,306 | — | — | — | $5,042 | $10,646 |
| 2019 | $183,829 | $6,488 | $13,970 | $9,795 | 3 | — | $4,047 | $9,600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation's only listed officer is Regions Bank, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Regions Bank
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$4K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Regions Bank Trust Department (2019–2024) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Regions Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation
How much does George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation give each year?
George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation gave $7K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 3 grants.
What is George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation's typical grant size?
George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,315, and its average grant was $2,315, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation give grants?
George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation's top state is Alabama, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (33%) and Georgia (33%).
Does George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation?
George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation reported $171K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (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 is George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation?
George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human services, based in Birmingham, AL. It holds $171K in total assets as of 2025.
What is George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation's EIN?
George W & Mary O Franklin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-6181562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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