The Francis and Miranda Childress
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The Francis and Miranda Childress at a glance
In short: The Francis and Miranda Childress gave $424K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), top state Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $424,000
- +28.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,111
- +57.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,690,586
- +55.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Francis and Miranda Childress funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grand Teton National Park Foundation ($64K). Together the top 9 received $424K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 25 grants of 45 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Francis and Miranda Childress gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $301K (2021) to $504K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $424K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation Jackson, WY | General Operating | $64,000 |
| Episcopal School of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | General Operating | $50,000 |
| St Marks Espiscopal Church Jacksonville, FL | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| St Johns Health Fdn Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, FL | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Jackson Hole One Fly Foundation Jackson, WY | General Operating | $50,000 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Hughston Foundation Columbus, GA | General Operating | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,690,586 | $2,557,523 | $536,678 | $424,000 | 9 | $424,027 | $2,447,450 | $384,405 |
| 2023 | $3,669,741 | $121,980 | $477,441 | $330,000 | 11 | $345,009 | $53,386 | $366,149 |
| 2022 | $4,056,345 | $221,534 | $607,902 | $504,000 | 10 | $510,508 | $124,209 | $398,902 |
| 2021 | $4,451,380 | $356,309 | $415,102 | $301,000 | 6 | $314,669 | $256,551 | $441,006 |
| 2020 | $4,501,506 | $397,094 | $415,270 | $335,000 | 9 | — | $322,195 | $349,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Francis and Miranda Childress reported a distributable amount of $384K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About The Francis and Miranda Childress
Based on IRS filings
The Francis and Miranda Childress is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Gainesville, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $424K. Net investment income was $2.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Francis and Miranda Childress is led by Ann Lee Webb, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Lee Webb
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $0 (2024)
George Childress Lee
Vice President & Secretary
Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Lenoir Valentine Lee II
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Lee S. Lewis Jr.
Vice President & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lewis S. Lee (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lewis S. Lee Jr. (2020–2023) — Vice President & 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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $10K, to Lewis S Lee Jr (VP, Treasure). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Francis and Miranda Childress
How much does The Francis and Miranda Childress give each year?
The Francis and Miranda Childress gave $424K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $330K across 11 grants.
What is The Francis and Miranda Childress's typical grant size?
The Francis and Miranda Childress's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $47,111, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Francis and Miranda Childress give grants?
The Francis and Miranda Childress's top state is Wyoming, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (35%) and Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, WY (3 grants) and Jacksonville, FL (3 grants).
Does The Francis and Miranda Childress give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Francis and Miranda Childress's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Francis and Miranda Childress's largest grantees?
The Francis and Miranda Childress's largest 2024 grantees include Grand Teton National Park Foundation ($64,000), Episcopal School of Jacksonville ($50,000) and St Marks Espiscopal Church ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Francis and Miranda Childress?
The Francis and Miranda Childress reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $424K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $384K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Francis and Miranda Childress?
The Francis and Miranda Childress is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Gainesville, FL. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Francis and Miranda Childress's EIN?
The Francis and Miranda Childress's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1051733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 27, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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