Julie and Martin Franklin Family
Julie and Martin Franklin Family is a private foundation based in Miami Beach, Florida. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Julie and Martin Franklin Family at a glance
In short: Julie and Martin Franklin Family gave $6.5M across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $144K), top state Florida. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,498,316
- +67.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- +18.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $144,407
- +41.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $48,398,348
- +18.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (18 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Julie and Martin Franklin Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 South Pointe Drive 240, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (786) 482-6333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Julie and Martin Franklin Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of or National Missions ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $5.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
208 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 130 grants of 208 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 30% to New York, 10% to Pennsylvania, and 5% to California. The filing lists 4% under an unspecified state category.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Julie and Martin Franklin Family open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 45 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $215K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 286% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.4M (2020) to $6.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $6.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of or National Missions New York, NY | General Charitable | $1,180,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | General Charitable | $1,033,000 |
| University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Coral Gables, FL | General Charitable | $750,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable | $605,000 |
| The Miami Foundation Miami, FL | General Charitable | $500,000 |
| The Island Academy | General Charitable | $250,000 |
| Lehrman Community Day School Miami Beach, FL | General Charitable | $200,000 |
| One Table (The Shabbat Project Inc) New York, NY | General Charitable | $200,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc Palmetto Bay, FL | General Charitable | $200,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation San Diego, CA | General Charitable | $170,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48,398,348 | $14,361,478 | $6,883,476 | $6,498,316 | 45 | $6,498,316 | $387,428 | $2,272,570 |
| 2023 | $40,887,588 | $1,259,132 | $4,223,232 | $3,874,277 | 38 | $3,874,277 | $994,149 | $2,030,779 |
| 2022 | $43,933,076 | $7,623,052 | $3,929,670 | $3,611,435 | 42 | $3,611,435 | $16,098,543 | $2,010,117 |
| 2021 | $40,350,174 | $5,644,933 | $4,760,925 | $4,457,350 | 40 | $4,457,350 | $7,554,901 | $2,342,613 |
| 2020 | $39,589,260 | $1,212,539 | $4,010,149 | $3,414,748 | 43 | — | $901,056 | $2,469,324 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Julie and Martin Franklin Family reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — 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 show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation says its mission is to mobilize resources to care for people in need, strengthen Jewish life, and advance the unity and shared purpose of the Jewish people. The Everglades Foundation says its mission is to restore and protect the Everglades through science, advocacy, and education. Lehrman Community Day School describes its mission as educating students in a pluralistic Jewish academic community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $6,498,316. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $1,180,000, with a median grant of $40,000. Major grants included $1,180,000 to American Friends Of Or National Missions, $1,033,000 to Greater Miami Jewish Federation, $750,000 to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, $605,000 to the University of Pennsylvania, and $500,000 to The Miami Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Martin E. Franklin as director and president, Julie Franklin as director, vice president, and secretary, and Desiree DeStefano as director and treasurer.
Julie and Martin Franklin Family is led by Martin E. Franklin, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martin E. Franklin
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Desiree Destefano
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Franklin
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Julie and Martin Franklin Family
How much does Julie and Martin Franklin Family give each year?
Julie and Martin Franklin Family gave $6.5M across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.9M across 38 grants.
What is Julie and Martin Franklin Family's typical grant size?
Julie and Martin Franklin Family's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $144,407, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Julie and Martin Franklin Family that year got $39K on average.
Where does Julie and Martin Franklin Family give grants?
Julie and Martin Franklin Family's top state is Florida, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (30%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (8 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Miami Beach, FL (3 grants) and Coral Gables, FL (2 grants).
Does Julie and Martin Franklin Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Julie and Martin Franklin Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Julie and Martin Franklin Family's largest grantees?
Julie and Martin Franklin Family's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of or National Missions ($1,180,000), Greater Miami Jewish Federation ($1,033,000) and University of Miami Miller School of Medicine ($750,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Julie and Martin Franklin Family?
Julie and Martin Franklin Family reported $48.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Julie and Martin Franklin Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Julie and Martin Franklin Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Julie and Martin Franklin Family's EIN?
Julie and Martin Franklin Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3940545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Julie and Martin Franklin Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Julie and Martin Franklin Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/julie-and-martin-franklin-family-morg_d1743520bbf84ecdb0217eca94c9c1a7
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