The Franchi-Hershoff Family
The Franchi-Hershoff Family is a private foundation, based in Norwell, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $42K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $185.
The Franchi-Hershoff Family at a glance
In short: The Franchi-Hershoff Family gave $8K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $926.667), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,340
- -75.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $927
- -70.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $259
- Total assets
- $42,127
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Franchi-Hershoff Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Rochester ($5K). Together the top 9 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Franchi-Hershoff Family gives
- Giving fell 41% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 460% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $35K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | University Support | $5,000 |
| Lake Winnipesaukee Association Meredith, NH | Environmental Preservation | $1,500 |
| United Methodist Church Watertown, MA | Donation | $575 |
| Castle Preservation Society Moultonborough, NH | Environmental Preservation | $500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Boston, MA | Research | $259 |
| Birnbaum Foundation Watertown, MA | Education | $250 |
| Gifford Cat Shelter Brighton, MA | General Support | $104 |
| Tuftonboro Firefighters Association Center Tuftonboro, NH | Firefighter Support | $100 |
| Mazon Ajewish Response to Hunger Sherman Oaks, CA | Community Support | $52 |
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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 | $42,127 | $20,185 | $9,660 | $8,340 | 9 | $8,340 | $185 | $1,813 |
| 2024 | $31,602 | $15,226 | $35,867 | $34,631 | 11 | $34,631 | $226 | $2,062 |
| 2023 | $52,243 | $15,329 | $8,811 | $7,650 | 10 | $7,650 | $329 | $2,407 |
| 2022 | $45,725 | $20,087 | $15,106 | $14,020 | 15 | $14,020 | $87 | $2,128 |
| 2021 | $40,744 | $17,549 | $13,081 | $11,995 | 13 | $11,995 | $49 | $1,896 |
| 2020 | $36,276 | $20,084 | $9,072 | $7,800 | 11 | — | $84 | $1,514 |
| 2019 | $25,264 | $14,142 | $11,590 | $10,500 | 12 | — | $142 | $1,180 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Franchi-Hershoff Family reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Franchi-Hershoff Family's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Howard Hershoff
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jean M. Franchi
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Franchi-Hershoff Family
How much does The Franchi-Hershoff Family give each year?
The Franchi-Hershoff Family gave $8K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 11 grants.
What is The Franchi-Hershoff Family's typical grant size?
The Franchi-Hershoff Family's median grant in 2025 was $259, and its average grant was $927, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Franchi-Hershoff Family give grants?
The Franchi-Hershoff Family gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Hampshire (25%) and Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Watertown, MA (2 grants).
Does The Franchi-Hershoff Family give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of The Franchi-Hershoff Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Franchi-Hershoff Family's largest grantees?
The Franchi-Hershoff Family's largest 2025 grantees include University of Rochester ($5,000), Lake Winnipesaukee Association ($1,500) and United Methodist Church ($575), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Franchi-Hershoff Family?
The Franchi-Hershoff Family reported $42K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Franchi-Hershoff Family's EIN?
The Franchi-Hershoff Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6659007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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