The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G
The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G is a private foundation based in Irvington, Virginia. Its 2025 filing lists 16 grants totaling $36,000, all to Virginia recipients, including charitable, emergency-response, educational, and other organizations.
The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G at a glance
In short: The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G gave $36K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,000
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,250
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $143,907
- -13.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (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 Walter Franklin and Dorothy G
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 590, Irvington, VA 22480
Phone: (804) 436-5912
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Masonic Home of VA ($2K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. Listed recipients were in communities including Richmond, Callao, Heathsville, Kilmarnock, Reedville, Burgess, and Roanoke.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 (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 $34K (2021) to $42K (2020). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic Home of VA Richmond, VA | General Fund/Charitable Support | $2,250 |
| Callao Rescue Squad Callao, VA | General Fund/Charitable Support | $2,250 |
| Mid County Rescue Squad Heathsville, VA | General Fund/Charitable Support | $2,250 |
| Interfaith SVS Council Kilmarnock, VA | General Fund/Charitable Support | $2,250 |
| Shiloh Baptist Church Reedville, VA | General Fund/Charitable Support | $2,250 |
| Reedville Fishermen's Mus Reedville, VA | General Fund/Charitable Support | $2,250 |
| Northumberland Co Rescue Reedville, VA | General Fund/Charitable Support | $2,250 |
| Bethany Methodist Church Reedville, VA | General Fund/Charitable Support | $2,250 |
| Callao Vol Fire Dept Callao, VA | General Fund/Charitable Support | $2,250 |
| Northumberland Co Library Heathsville, VA | General Fund/Educational | $2,250 |
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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 | $143,907 | $19,825 | $41,380 | $36,000 | 16 | $36,000 | $13,706 | $36,587 |
| 2024 | $165,462 | $19,632 | $45,219 | $40,000 | 16 | $40,000 | $14,318 | $35,985 |
| 2023 | $191,049 | $62,861 | $40,562 | $35,000 | 14 | $35,000 | $13,288 | $35,084 |
| 2022 | $168,750 | $40,052 | $42,853 | $37,500 | 15 | $37,500 | $13,499 | $35,479 |
| 2021 | $203,644 | $17,720 | $38,900 | $34,000 | 15 | $34,000 | $12,820 | $35,478 |
| 2020 | $193,624 | $57,815 | $46,813 | $42,000 | 15 | — | $12,899 | $28,648 |
| 2019 | $198,701 | $19,275 | $44,709 | $40,000 | 15 | — | $13,872 | $28,876 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G reported a distributable amount of $37K 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 organizations whose own stated missions include affordable housing: Habitat for Humanity in Roanoke says it partners with the community to build and sell homes at cost to qualified families using no-interest or zero-equivalency loans. Smith Point Sea Rescue describes its mission as sea rescue and assistance for the general boating public. Callao Rescue Squad says it provides pre-hospital care to people needing immediate medical attention through trained volunteers.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $36,000. Each grant was $2,250. Listed recipients include Habitat for Humanity in Roanoke, Smith Point Sea Rescue, and Callao Rescue Squad, each of which received $2,250. Other listed recipients include the Masonic Home of Virginia, Northumberland County Library, local rescue squads and fire departments, churches, and Interfaith Services Council. Most listed grants were designated for general fund or charitable support; the Northumberland County Library grant was designated for general fund or educational support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists A Wayne Saunders as director, and Reginald V Shaw and Margaret Gano as committee members.
The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
A. Wayne Saunders
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Reginald V. Shaw
Committee Mb
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Margaret Gano
Committee Mb
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Margie Gano (2019) — Committee Mb
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 Walter Franklin and Dorothy G
How much does The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G give each year?
The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G gave $36K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 16 grants.
What is The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G's typical grant size?
The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,250, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G give grants?
The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Reedville, VA (5 grants), Heathsville, VA (3 grants) and Callao, VA (2 grants).
Does The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G's largest grantees?
The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G's largest 2025 grantees include Masonic Home of VA ($2,250), Callao Rescue Squad ($2,250) and Mid County Rescue Squad ($2,250), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G?
The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G reported $144K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (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 Walter Franklin and Dorothy G fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Walter Franklin and Dorothy G's EIN?
The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1986978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Walter Franklin and Dorothy G 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 16, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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