Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation
The Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. It reported 13 grants totaling $91,742 in 2024, supporting organizations including nonprofits addressing basic needs, services for veterans and families of protective-services workers, and a scholarship fund.
Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation at a glance
In short: Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation gave $92K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Florida. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $91,742
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,057
- -12.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,645
- Total assets
- $816,125
- +9.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (25% 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 Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing states that applications should be submitted in written letter form. Only qualified nonprofit organizations are eligible; individuals are not.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing instructed applicants for the fiscal year ending November 30 of that year to submit applications by November 1. That deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing instructed applicants for the fiscal year ending November 30 of that year to submit applications by…
- Contact
Application contact: Keybank N A Foundations And Endow
Mailing address: Foundations And Endowments PO Box 1, Toledo, OH 43699-0099
Phone: (419) 259-8392
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bluecoats Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (25%), Ohio (18%), Virginia (11%), Maryland (8%), and New York (8%). The listed grants also include recipients in Texas, Connecticut, Georgia, and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% 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 (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 $71K (2021) to $127K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bluecoats Inc Beachwood, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Foundation of the Old Guard Ft Myer, VA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Shelter for Abused Women Naples, FL | General Operating | $7,661 |
| Cafe of Life Bonita SPGS, FL | General Operating | $7,661 |
| US Naval Academy Annapolis, MD | General Operating | $7,661 |
| Carmel of the Holy Family Astoria, NY | General Operating | $7,661 |
| Amigos De Texas Houston, TX | General Operating | $7,645 |
| Franciscan Life Process Center Meriden, CT | General Operating | $7,645 |
| Metro Atlanta Recover Residences Doraville, GA | General Operating | $7,645 |
| St Vincent De Paul Society Dayton, OH | General Operating Expenses | $6,555 |
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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 | $816,125 | $173,339 | $104,128 | $91,742 | 13 | $92,869 | $161,605 | $106,222 |
| 2023 | $746,911 | $85,137 | $97,953 | $88,938 | 11 | $89,138 | $75,897 | $92,155 |
| 2022 | $759,729 | $85,915 | $102,379 | $89,579 | 13 | $91,829 | $74,707 | $90,975 |
| 2021 | $776,259 | $118,593 | $82,918 | $71,025 | 14 | — | $106,227 | $91,872 |
| 2020 | $738,585 | $104,857 | $153,177 | $127,188 | 14 | — | $97,148 | $71,143 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation reported a distributable amount of $106K 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 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Cafe of Life describes its mission as providing basic needs to very poor and hungry people in the Bonita Springs area while preserving clients’ dignity. K9s for Warriors says it provides trained service dogs to military veterans experiencing PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. Bluecoats says it aids families of protective-services personnel who have become disabled, died in the line of duty, or face financial need beyond their control.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $91,742. Grants ranged from $2,935 to $10,000, with a median of $7,645. Examples include $10,000 to Bluecoats Inc and $10,000 to Foundation of the Old Guard; $7,661 each to Shelter for Abused Women, Cafe of Life, the US Naval Academy, and Carmel of the Holy Family; and $4,413 to Robert Tomko Memorial Scholarship Fund. Island Dolphin Care received $4,260, and K9s for Warriors received $2,935.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Dunn, Kathleen France Dunn, David B Dunn, and William M France Jr as trustees.
Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Dunn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David B. Dunn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen France Dunn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William M. France Jr.
Trustee
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 Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation
How much does Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation give each year?
Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation gave $92K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $89K across 11 grants.
What is Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation's typical grant size?
Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,645, and its average grant was $7,057, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation give grants?
Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation's top state is Florida, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (18%) and Virginia (11%).
Does Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation's largest grantees?
Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bluecoats Inc ($10,000), Foundation of the Old Guard ($10,000) and Shelter for Abused Women ($7,661), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation?
Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation reported $816K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (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 Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Cafe of Life describes its mission as providing basic needs to very poor and hungry people in the Bonita Springs area while preserving clients’ dignity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that applications should be submitted in written letter form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation's EIN?
Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1298875. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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). Mervin B and Berenice R France Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mervin-b-and-berenice-r-france-foundation-morg_721d447d6ef94584ab2a6f249c4bdc1a
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