The Franklin Academy
Provide education integrating STEM, rigor, and leadership while developing character based on timeless values in a close-knit community.
The Franklin Academy at a glance
In short: The Franklin Academy gave $366K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $366K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $365,550
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $365,550
- Median grant
- $365,550
- Total assets
- $6,641,012
- +21.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Franklin Academy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Franklin Force Foundation ($366K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $366K (2025) to $985K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $366K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Franklin Force Foundation Bellingham, WA | Transfer of capital campaign contributions | $365,550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,641,012 | $6,457,104 | $6,034,815 | $365,550 | 1 | $48,204 |
| 2024 | $5,479,355 | $5,842,222 | $5,708,767 | — | — | $6,205 |
| 2023 | $4,682,984 | $4,948,719 | $5,539,145 | $985,002 | 1 | $1,928 |
| 2022 | $15,628,622 | $4,684,206 | $4,297,610 | — | — | $1,801 |
| 2021 | $15,603,247 | $4,081,655 | $3,332,408 | — | — | $1,788 |
| 2020 | $14,523,786 | $2,958,208 | $2,769,604 | — | — | $2,358 |
About The Franklin Academy
Based on IRS filings
The Franklin Academy is a public charity focused on Education, based in Bellingham, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $366K. Net investment income was $48K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Franklin Academy is led by Matt Conner, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 3 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matt Conner
President
Member → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne-Marie Misko-Kennedy
Director of Finance
Director of Finance & Operations → Director of Finance, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$27K (2024) → $87K (2025)
Gretchen Bucsko
Head of School
Head of Scho → Head of School, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $179K (2025)
Melanie Hurley
Associate Head of School
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2025)
Jennifer Bowles
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Mulhern
Board Member
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2022
1st Vice President → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nadia Boulos
Secretary
Member → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Kaiser
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Kaiser
1st Vice President
1st Vice President → 2nd Vice President, 2022
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Whitman
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Stevenson
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bassam Boulos
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Tandon
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Cleveland
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Cooley
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tung Mai
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Mai Ha Tung DO (2024) — President
- Former: Tom Jones (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tung Mai Ha DO (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Casey Brocato (2021–2023) — Director of Finance
- Former: Nick Kaiser (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Mychel Cortese (2022–2023) — Member & Parent Representative
- Former: Thomas Jones (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Nicole Trudeau (2020–2022) — Member & Legal Counsel
- Former: Dusty Gulleson (2020–2021) — Former President
- Former: Joyce Eschliman (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Shama Alexander (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Jen Bowles (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Yanolla Boulos (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $179K, to Gretchen Bucsko (Head of School). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Franklin Academy
How much does The Franklin Academy give each year?
The Franklin Academy gave $366K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Franklin Academy?
The Franklin Academy reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.5M.
What is The Franklin Academy?
The Franklin Academy is a public charity focused on Education, based in Bellingham, WA. It holds $6.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Franklin Academy operate?
The Franklin Academy has awarded grants in Washington.
What is The Franklin Academy's EIN?
The Franklin Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1434401. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 25, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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