Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100
The Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100 is a private foundation based in Parkville, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, with most grant dollars going to Missouri recipients.
Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100 at a glance
In short: Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100 gave $134K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Missouri. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $133,782
- +53.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,378
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,385,580
- +6.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. It has no specific application form or stated deadline. Applicants must submit a complete record and all supporting materials relating to the organization’s activities and intended use of the grant.
- Contact
Application contact: James Francis
Mailing address: 5313 Bluff Way, Parkville, MO 64152
Phone: (816) 760-8466
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northland Cathedral ($50K). Together the top 10 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 33 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, Missouri recipients received 68% of grant dollars. Recipients in Kansas received 9%, while Florida, Tennessee, and New York each received 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100 open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 77% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 $40K (2019) to $134K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northland Cathedral Kansas City, MO | General Purposes | $50,000 |
| The Salvation Army Kansas City, MO | General Purposes | $15,000 |
| Shriner's Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Hospital for Children Memphis, TN | Patient Needs - St. Louis | $10,000 |
| Beacon of Hope Vandalia, MO | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| City Union Mission Kansas City, MO | General Purposes | $8,782 |
| Band of Angels Overland Park, KS | General Purposes | $7,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Kansas City Kansas City, MO | General Purposes | $7,500 |
| Wyandotte Community Coalition Kansas City, KS | General Purposes | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,385,580 | $294,446 | $154,830 | $133,782 | 10 | $144,064 | $283,440 | $155,046 |
| 2024 | $2,246,020 | $133,075 | $115,504 | $87,120 | 7 | $97,979 | $122,915 | $144,642 |
| 2023 | $2,159,294 | $1,733,348 | $15,295 | — | — | $7,249 | $263,644 | $107,461 |
| 2022 | $755,732 | $31,389 | $87,395 | $75,687 | 8 | $80,534 | $26,812 | $53,133 |
| 2021 | $812,233 | $96,022 | $62,626 | $51,000 | 8 | $56,871 | $90,171 | $57,429 |
| 2020 | $778,941 | $11,285 | $87,034 | $75,648 | 8 | — | $20,613 | $50,027 |
| 2019 | $948,420 | $45,906 | $56,261 | $40,000 | 5 | — | $36,052 | $48,940 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100 reported a distributable amount of $155K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing children’s healthcare, homelessness, music access for children, and family support during children’s healthcare. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions: Shriners Hospitals for Children described its work as providing compassionate, high-quality care for children; City Union Mission described its work serving people experiencing poverty or homelessness in Kansas City; Band of Angels described its work helping children in need find music; and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City described its work supporting families when children need healthcare.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $133,782 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Northland Cathedral and $15,000 to The Salvation Army, both in Kansas City, Missouri; $10,000 each to Shriners Hospitals for Children in Tampa, Florida, St. Jude’s Hospital for Children in Memphis, Tennessee, Beacon of Hope in Vandalia, Missouri, and Tunnel to Towers in Staten Island, New York; and $8,782 to City Union Mission in Kansas City, Missouri.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joann L. Francis, James R. Francis, and William R. Francis as directors, and UMB Bank as trustee.
Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
UMB Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $21K (2025)
James R. Francis
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joann L. Francis
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William R. Francis
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $21K, to UMB Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100
How much does Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100 give each year?
Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100 gave $134K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $87K across 7 grants.
What is Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100's typical grant size?
Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,378, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100 that year got $9K on average.
Where does Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100 give grants?
Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100 gives mostly in Missouri: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (9%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (4 grants).
Does Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100 give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100's largest grantees?
Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100's largest 2025 grantees include Northland Cathedral ($50,000), The Salvation Army ($15,000) and Shriner's Hospitals for Children ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100?
Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100 reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $144K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (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 does Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations addressing children’s healthcare, homelessness, music access for children, and family support during children’s healthcare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100's EIN?
Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1157275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100 accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 January 11, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Joann & Jim Francis Foundation 15185100 funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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