The Franklin Fund is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It operates as a component of Wellness Wishes, a philanthropic organization dedicated to regenerative and collaborative impact work across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
+23.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$185K
+35.8% YoY
Grant Count
25
-13.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+57.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Franklin Fund reported a distributable amount of $130K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Franklin Fund supports mission-aligned entrepreneurs. It is part of a broader ecosystem of initiatives focused on advancing innovative, whole-system solutions for personal, community, and planetary well-being.
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Human Rights
- Social Justice
- Community and School Gardens
- Environmental Education
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in New York, District of Columbia, and New Mexico.
Grant Range
& Activity:**
Average Grant
amount and median grant amount data not specified in available sources
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $2,777,987
- Total Giving: $184,850
- Tax-Exempt Status: Since March 1960
- EIN: 13-6160092
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,777,987 | $2,256,200 | $2,348,743 |
| Revenue | $735,940 | $65,737 | $94,814 |
| Expenses | $213,476 | $156,845 | $198,023 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $184,850 | $136,370 | $179,692 |
| Net Investment Income | $707,818 | $57,340 | $76,858 |
| Distributable Amount | $129,624 | $129,061 | $121,126 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Center for Victims of Torture ($30,000), American Civil Liberties Union Fdn ($23,250), Natural Resources Defense Council Inc ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LOUIS D BROWN PEACE INSTITUTE DORCHESTER, MA | GENERAL | $2,500 |
| PRISONERS' LEGAL SERVICES BOSTON, MA | GENERAL | $2,500 |
| THE FOOD DEPOT SANTA FE, NM | GENERAL | $2,500 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| WNYC RADIO NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| AMERICARES FOUNDATION INC STAMFORD, CT | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| PRESERVATION LONG ISLAND COLD SPRING HARBOR, NY | GENERAL | $850 |
| KEHILLATH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE COLD SPRINGS HARBOR, NY | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF OYSTER BAY PASSAIC, NJ | TO ADVANCE CHARITY'S | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA F FRANKLIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| HELENA F ROZIER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SHEILA F LIEBER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Franklin Fund fund?
The Franklin Fund supports mission-aligned entrepreneurs. It is part of a broader ecosystem of initiatives focused on advancing innovative, whole-system solutions for personal, community, and planetary well-being. The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Human Rights • Social Justice • Community and School Gardens • Environmental Education • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from The Franklin Fund?
**Grant Size & Activity:** • Typical grant awards range from $50 to $50,000 • Total giving: $184,850 • Average grant amount and median grant amount data not specified in available sources **Geographic Focus:** The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in New York, District of Columbia, and New Mexico.
What size grants does The Franklin Fund award?
In 2025, The Franklin Fund awarded 25 grants totaling $185K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Franklin Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Franklin Fund reported a distributable amount of $130K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Franklin Fund's EIN?
The Franklin Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6160092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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