M J & K E Franco Fdn
M J & K E Franco Fdn is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $181K. Net investment income was $573K.
M J & K E Franco Fdn at a glance
In short: M J & K E Franco Fdn gave $181K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $30K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $180,701
- +7.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $30,117
- +7.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $29,269
- Total assets
- $3,489,678
- +11.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (89% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who M J & K E Franco Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was University of Miami ($59K). Together the top 6 received $181K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 30 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How M J & K E Franco Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+16%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 91% 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2023) to $193K (2022). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $181K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Miami, FL | Unrestricted General | $58,537 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Hollywood, FL | Unrestricted General | $39,025 |
| National Kidney Foundation Inc Orlando, FL | Unrestricted General | $39,025 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $19,512 |
| American Heart Association Inc St Petersburg, FL | Unrestricted General | $12,301 |
| Alzheimer's Association Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted General | $12,301 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,489,678 | $615,598 | $268,680 | $180,701 | 6 | $222,240 | $573,202 | $243,409 |
| 2025 | $3,143,496 | $234,004 | $245,565 | $168,043 | 6 | $206,414 | $194,583 | $228,564 |
| 2024 | $3,153,422 | $101,171 | $238,053 | $166,260 | 6 | $201,385 | $98,263 | $210,414 |
| 2023 | $3,292,619 | $250,421 | $229,449 | $156,071 | 6 | $189,151 | $215,692 | $196,346 |
| 2022 | $3,279,224 | $237,575 | $277,948 | $192,866 | 6 | $231,014 | $196,933 | $226,299 |
| 2021 | $3,314,625 | $334,502 | $250,622 | $175,036 | 6 | — | $288,142 | $218,227 |
| 2020 | $3,243,933 | $165,776 | $243,450 | $175,276 | 6 | — | $128,312 | $192,928 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M J & K E Franco Fdn reported a distributable amount of $243K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
M J & K E Franco Fdn's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$43K (2020) → $57K (2026)
Stuart H. Altman
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$21K (2020) → $25K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $57K, to Bank of America (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about M J & K E Franco Fdn
How much does M J & K E Franco Fdn give each year?
M J & K E Franco Fdn gave $181K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $168K across 6 grants.
What is M J & K E Franco Fdn's typical grant size?
M J & K E Franco Fdn's median grant in 2026 was $29,269, and its average grant was $30,117, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M J & K E Franco Fdn give grants?
M J & K E Franco Fdn gives mostly in Florida: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (11%).
Does M J & K E Franco Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of M J & K E Franco Fdn's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M J & K E Franco Fdn's largest grantees?
M J & K E Franco Fdn's largest 2026 grantees include University of Miami ($58,537), Diabetes Research Institute Foundation ($39,025) and National Kidney Foundation Inc ($39,025), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is M J & K E Franco Fdn?
M J & K E Franco Fdn reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $222K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $243K (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 M J & K E Franco Fdn's EIN?
M J & K E Franco Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7268881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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