The Dorothy B Francis Charitable
The Dorothy B Francis Charitable is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including food insecurity, animal welfare, youth services, arts, entrepreneurship, and environmental conservation.
The Dorothy B Francis Charitable at a glance
In short: The Dorothy B Francis Charitable gave $348K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Ohio. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $348,000
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,226
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,259,818
- -8.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (7 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (89% 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 The Dorothy B Francis Charitable
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists the contact as Dorothy B Francis Foundation, says any form is acceptable, and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Dorothy B Francis Foundation
Mailing address: 8044 Montgomery Road Ste 420, Cincinnati, OH 45236
Phone: (513) 794-1900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dorothy B Francis Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Childhood Food Solutions ($30K). Together the top 10 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 144 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 7% to Indiana, 3% to Kentucky, and 1% to Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Dorothy B Francis Charitable open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 31 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% 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 $261K (2020) to $348K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $348K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childhood Food Solutions Cincinnati, OH | General Charitable | $30,000 |
| Brown County Humane Society Nashville, IN | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| Brick Gardens Cincinnati, OH | General Charitable | $18,000 |
| Elementz Cincinnati, OH | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ucan Cincinnati, OH | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Oar Cincinnati, OH | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Mill Creek Alliance Cincinnati, OH | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| League of Animal Welfare Batavia, OH | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Cinti Recycle Reuse Hub Cincinnati, OH | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Found Village Cincinnati, OH | General Charitable | $15,000 |
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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 | $3,259,818 | $311,493 | $450,356 | $348,000 | 31 | $348,000 | $311,493 | $335,432 |
| 2023 | $3,554,552 | $303,904 | $386,212 | $292,000 | 27 | $292,000 | $254,679 | $301,373 |
| 2022 | $3,617,652 | $499,179 | $417,849 | $324,250 | 31 | $324,250 | $448,339 | $306,725 |
| 2021 | $3,643,063 | $417,192 | $393,495 | $301,000 | 28 | $301,000 | $366,686 | $309,483 |
| 2020 | $3,611,014 | $-62,690 | $349,169 | $261,000 | 27 | — | $123,772 | $267,384 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dorothy B Francis Charitable reported a distributable amount of $335K 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 formal mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, Childhood Food Solutions says its mission is to develop and test solutions to childhood food insecurity; Brown County Humane Society says it provides animal shelter and related services in Brown County, Indiana; and Elementz describes itself as a Cincinnati hip-hop cultural arts center that supports young people through civic engagement.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in youth services, entrepreneurship, and conservation. Found Village says it creates a community of care for young people, while Jumpstart says it connects entrepreneurs with opportunities and resources. Mill Creek Alliance describes work in stream restoration, environmental education, recreation, and water-quality monitoring; Western Wildlife Corridor says it protects the Ohio River Valley’s scenic beauty and natural resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $348,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median award of $10,000. The largest listed award was $30,000 to Childhood Food Solutions. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Brown County Humane Society and $18,000 to Brick Gardens. Elementz, UCAN, OAR, Mill Creek Alliance, League of Animal Welfare, Cinti Recycle Reuse Hub, Found Village, Jumpstart, and All Dogs Go Heaven each received $15,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David J Alex as President; Carolyn McClintock as Executive Director; Bruce Lazarus, Donald W Mallory, and Tammy Patton as Vice Presidents; and Virginia Clark as Treasurer/Secretary.
The Dorothy B Francis Charitable is led by CAROLYN McCLINTOCK, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
CAROLYN McCLINTOCK
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $31K (2024)
David J. Alex
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Lazarus
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Patton
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Clark
Treasurer & Secretary
Vice President → Treasurer & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald W. Mallory
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dain Paige (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $31K, to CAROLYN McCLINTOCK (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about The Dorothy B Francis Charitable
How much does The Dorothy B Francis Charitable give each year?
The Dorothy B Francis Charitable gave $348K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $292K across 27 grants.
What is The Dorothy B Francis Charitable's typical grant size?
The Dorothy B Francis Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,226, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dorothy B Francis Charitable that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Dorothy B Francis Charitable give grants?
The Dorothy B Francis Charitable gives mostly in Ohio: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (19 grants) and Amelia, OH (2 grants).
Does The Dorothy B Francis Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Dorothy B Francis Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Dorothy B Francis Charitable's largest grantees?
The Dorothy B Francis Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Childhood Food Solutions ($30,000), Brown County Humane Society ($20,000) and Brick Gardens ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dorothy B Francis Charitable?
The Dorothy B Francis Charitable reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $348K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $335K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dorothy B Francis Charitable fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dorothy B Francis Charitable?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Dorothy B Francis Charitable's EIN?
The Dorothy B Francis Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2235189. 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Dorothy B Francis Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-dorothy-b-francis-charitable-morg_cfe5e8de57134272ba22d6b411454d61
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