The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis
The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis is a private foundation based in Russia, Ohio. In its 2025 filing, it reported 10 grants totaling $107,345 to charitable organizations in Ohio, including organizations supporting local operations, education, religious activities, emergency services, and community needs.
The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis at a glance
In short: The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis gave $107K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Ohio. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $107,345
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,735
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $691,683
- -8.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Thomas V and Corrine R Francis
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. No application materials or other application process are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Bradley J Francis PO Box 277, Russia, OH 45363
Phone: (937) 526-4551
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Village of Russia ($50K). Together the top 10 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 49 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. The listed recipients include organizations in Russia, Columbus, Burkettsville, and Sidney, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 256% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2021) to $131K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village of Russia Russia, OH | Support Operations | $50,000 |
| Russia Local Schools Russia, OH | SCHOOL | $29,505 |
| Second & Seven Columbus, OH | Support Operations | $7,500 |
| St Remy Catholic Church Russia, OH | CHURCH | $5,340 |
| Center for Neurological Developemen Burkettsville, OH | Building Fund | $4,000 |
| Random Acts of Christian Kindness Russia, OH | Support Operations | $3,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Shelby Sidney, OH | Support Operations | $2,500 |
| Russia Fire Department Russia, OH | Fire Department | $2,000 |
| Mercy Mission House Sidney, OH | Support Operations | $2,000 |
| Hospice of Shelby County Sidney, OH | Support Operations | $1,500 |
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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 | $691,683 | $48,024 | $110,722 | $107,345 | 10 | $107,345 | $42,465 | $41,911 |
| 2024 | $754,381 | $50,169 | $118,152 | $115,500 | 10 | $115,500 | $45,577 | $43,185 |
| 2023 | $822,364 | $19,055 | $133,967 | $130,885 | 10 | $130,885 | $37,960 | $44,051 |
| 2022 | $937,276 | $60,641 | $113,741 | $110,608 | 9 | $110,608 | $55,187 | $50,858 |
| 2021 | $990,376 | $11,310 | $47,377 | $44,301 | 10 | $44,301 | $50,592 | $57,803 |
| 2020 | $1,026,443 | $55,001 | $58,899 | $56,725 | 12 | — | $51,469 | $48,129 |
| 2019 | $1,030,341 | $63,678 | $70,333 | $68,500 | 16 | — | $59,057 | $52,308 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis reported a distributable amount of $42K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a village, local schools, a church, a fire department, and charitable organizations. Among its grantees, Random Acts of Christian Kindness describes its mission as encouraging simple acts of kindness to support people experiencing financial hardship. Mercy Mission House describes its mission as providing overnight and short-term emergency shelter and connecting residents with services to help them move toward a self-sustainable life.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $107,345. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $3,500. The largest awards were $50,000 to Village of Russia for operations and $29,505 to Russia Local Schools for school support. Other notable grants included $7,500 to Second & Seven for operations, $5,340 to St Remy Catholic Church, and $4,000 to Center for Neurological Developmen for a building fund. Random Acts of Christian Kindness received $3,000, and Mercy Mission House received $2,000, both for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bradley J Francis as president and trustee; David J Francis as vice president and trustee; Kathleen S Nichols as secretary, treasurer, and trustee; and A Renee Purpus, Patrick A Francis, and Shirley F Shenk as trustees.
The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis is led by Bradley J. Francis, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bradley J. Francis
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
A. Renee Purpus
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David J. Francis
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patrick A. Francis
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Shirley F. Shenk
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kathleen S. Nichols
Secretary, Tr & Trt
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William T. Francis (2019–2024) — Trustee
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 Thomas V and Corrine R Francis
How much does The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis give each year?
The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis gave $107K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $116K across 10 grants.
What is The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis's typical grant size?
The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $10,735, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis that year got $50K on average.
Where does The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis give grants?
The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Russia, OH (5 grants) and Sidney, OH (3 grants).
Does The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Operations" (6 grants).
Who are The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis's largest grantees?
The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis's largest 2025 grantees include Village of Russia ($50,000), Russia Local Schools ($29,505) and Second & Seven ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis?
The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis reported $692K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a village, local schools, a church, a fire department, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis's EIN?
The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1448010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Thomas V and Corrine R Francis accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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