Rose Francis Foundation
The Rose Francis Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and files Form 990-PF. Its 2025 filing reports $241,000 in grants to 14 organizations, most of them in Minnesota.
Rose Francis Foundation at a glance
In short: Rose Francis Foundation gave $241K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Minnesota. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $241,000
- +19.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,214
- +27.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,219,488
- -8.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (90% 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 Rose Francis Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 412 River St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: (612) 964-6701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Rose Francis Foundation
Who Rose Francis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Second Harvest Heartland ($50K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 69 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota. The remaining grant dollars went to organizations in Oregon (4%), Texas (4%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Rose Francis Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 54% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 208% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2022) to $332K (2020). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Heartland Brooklyn Park, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $50,000 |
| Way to Grow Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $50,000 |
| Ready Set Smile Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $35,000 |
| Constellation Fund Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $25,000 |
| Walker Arts Center Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $15,000 |
| Alliance Housing Beaverton, OR | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Banyan Community Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Emerge Community Development Houston, TX | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Hospitality House Youth Development Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Inspire MSP Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,219,488 | $151,141 | $256,496 | $241,000 | 14 | $242,580 | $138,773 | $116,768 |
| 2024 | $1,324,843 | $123,297 | $217,826 | $202,286 | 15 | $203,818 | $111,365 | $113,317 |
| 2023 | $1,419,372 | $110,781 | $196,442 | $184,620 | 15 | $185,791 | $100,105 | $101,166 |
| 2022 | $1,505,033 | $62,175 | $173,456 | $157,000 | 9 | $158,617 | $50,688 | $108,142 |
| 2021 | $1,616,314 | $145,356 | $317,586 | $303,000 | 16 | $304,877 | $132,647 | $116,409 |
| 2020 | $1,788,544 | $-23,566 | $346,180 | $332,155 | 17 | — | $32,550 | $106,748 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rose Francis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including hunger relief, early childhood and family support, youth development, arts, housing, and community development.
Among its grantees, Second Harvest Heartland describes its mission as ending hunger together, while Way to Grow says it works with parents and communities to support children’s health and school readiness. Hospitality House Youth Development describes its work as Christian outreach focused on the spiritual, intellectual, and physical development of inner-city youth and their families. Project Success says it motivates and inspires young people to plan for and achieve their goals. Minneapolis College of Art and Design describes its mission as providing a supportive, transformative education for creative students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $241,000 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Listed grants included $50,000 each to Second Harvest Heartland and Way to Grow; $35,000 to Ready Set Smile; $25,000 to Constellation Fund; and $15,000 to Walker Arts Center. The listed grants were designated as unrestricted charitable grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Monica Nassif as director and vice president; David Nassif as director and president; Aundrea Nassif as director and treasurer; and Calla Murphy as director and secretary.
Rose Francis Foundation is led by David Nassif, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Nassif
Director & President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aundrea Nassif
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Calla Murphy
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Nassif
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Rose Francis Foundation
How much does Rose Francis Foundation give each year?
Rose Francis Foundation gave $241K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $202K across 15 grants.
What is Rose Francis Foundation's typical grant size?
Rose Francis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,214, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rose Francis Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Rose Francis Foundation give grants?
Rose Francis Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (10 grants).
Does Rose Francis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rose Francis Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rose Francis Foundation's largest grantees?
Rose Francis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Second Harvest Heartland ($50,000), Way to Grow ($50,000) and Ready Set Smile ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rose Francis Foundation?
Rose Francis Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $243K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $117K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rose Francis Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including hunger relief, early childhood and family support, youth development, arts, housing, and community development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rose Francis Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rose Francis Foundation's EIN?
Rose Francis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3074723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Rose Francis Foundation 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Rose Francis Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rose-francis-foundation-morg_bd5ad32db24a4376bc32c12ea0ae8f39
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