The Franklin H Green Family
The Franklin H Green Family is a private foundation based in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing says it gives primarily to further efforts in education, science, public safety, amateur sports competition, environmental conservation, and the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
The Franklin H Green Family at a glance
In short: The Franklin H Green Family gave $16K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $886.222), top state Massachusetts. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,952
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $886
- -32.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $825
- Total assets
- $381,955
- +41.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Franklin H Green Family
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to send Sarah E Green a letter stating the charitable purpose and amount requested. The filing lists no deadline and says awards are primarily restricted to furthering efforts in education, science, public safety, amateur sports competition, environmental conservation, and the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
- Contact
Application contact: Sarah E Green
Mailing address: 213 East Main Street, Carnegie, PA 15106
Phone: (339) 225-0252
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Franklin H Green Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was MSCPA ($4K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (49%), the District of Columbia (11%), Louisiana (9%), Kansas (8%), and Michigan (6%). These figures describe the locations of recipients, not a stated geographic restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Franklin H Green Family open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $938. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $884 repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $16K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MSCPA Methuen, MA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Central New England Equine Rescue (CNEER) West Brookfield, MA | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| Wounded Warriors Project Topeka, KS | General Purpose | $1,236 |
| Stray Pets in Need of Massachusetts Wellesley, MA | General Purpose | $1,010 |
| Humane World FKA Humand Society of the United States Washington, DC | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| MSCPA Methuen, MA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Flagler Humane Society Palm Coast, FL | General Purpose | $884 |
| Second Chance Animal Services East Brookfield, MA | General Purpose | $876 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation Washington, DC | General Purpose | $773 |
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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 | $381,955 | $136,127 | $23,838 | $15,952 | 18 | $17,427 | $21,191 | $17,889 |
| 2024 | $269,666 | $47,584 | $24,401 | $15,750 | 12 | $17,482 | $42,648 | $16,024 |
| 2023 | $246,483 | $12,021 | $24,280 | $15,500 | 13 | $17,138 | $6,784 | $14,958 |
| 2022 | $258,742 | $21,787 | $23,408 | $15,515 | 14 | $15,530 | $16,646 | $15,932 |
| 2021 | $260,363 | $23,627 | $23,247 | $15,500 | 14 | $15,500 | $18,165 | $16,635 |
| 2020 | $259,983 | $7,352 | $23,451 | $15,500 | 14 | — | $5,381 | $14,685 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Franklin H Green Family reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its giving priorities but does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants included animal welfare organizations, among other recipients. Flagler Humane Society describes its mission as transforming animals’ lives through care, education, and advocacy. Second Chance Animal Services says it provides shelter and adoption services, spay and neuter assistance, and veterinary services. Compassionate Care ALS describes its work as assisting individuals and families with ALS.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $15,952. Grants ranged from $412 to $2,500, with a median of $824. The largest grants included $2,500 to MSCPA, $1,500 to Central New England Equine Rescue, and $1,236 to Wounded Warriors Project. Other recipients included Stray Pets in Need of Massachusetts ($1,010), Humane World ($1,000), ASPCA ($1,000), and Flagler Humane Society ($884).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sarah E Green as president and Paula Nicholas and Thomas McLaughlin as officers.
The Franklin H Green Family is led by Sarah E Green, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah E Green
President
Secretary, Assistant Treasurer & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Nicholas
Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas McLaughlin
Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia B. Green (2020–2021) — Treasurer & 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Franklin H Green Family
How much does The Franklin H Green Family give each year?
The Franklin H Green Family gave $16K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 12 grants.
What is The Franklin H Green Family's typical grant size?
The Franklin H Green Family's median grant in 2025 was $825, and its average grant was $886, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Franklin H Green Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Franklin H Green Family give grants?
The Franklin H Green Family's top state is Massachusetts, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and Louisiana (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Methuen, MA (3 grants), New Orleans, LA (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Dewitt, MI (2 grants).
Does The Franklin H Green Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Franklin H Green Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Franklin H Green Family's largest grantees?
The Franklin H Green Family's largest 2025 grantees include MSCPA ($4,000 across 3 grants), Central New England Equine Rescue (CNEER) ($1,500) and National World War II Museum ($1,500 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Franklin H Green Family?
The Franklin H Green Family reported $382K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Franklin H Green Family fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its giving priorities but does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grants included animal welfare organizations, among other recipients. Flagler Humane Society describes its mission as transforming animals’ lives through care, education, and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Franklin H Green Family?
The 2024 filing says the foundation 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 Franklin H Green Family's EIN?
The Franklin H Green Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1751445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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