The Franklin Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2026
Total received
$27.4M
Foundation funders
111
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2023–2026
Who funds The Franklin Institute?
The Franklin Institute is funded by 111 grantmakers, led by HTC Trustee Catherine D Sharpe ($13.6M), Hess Foundation Inc ($1.6M), The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $27.4M in grants to The Franklin Institute between 2023–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2023 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2026) to $16.9M (2023). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
What grants has The Franklin Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Solomon & Sylvia Bronstein Fdn | PARTNERSHIPS FOR ACHIEVING | $10,000 |
| 2026 | Gilroy and Lillian P Roberts | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Satell Family Foundation | GENERAL USE/ NO RESTRICTIONS | $1,444,230 |
| 2025 | Morel Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $440,000 |
| 2025 | The Daniel B and | GENERAL FUND | $270,000 |
| 2025 | Susquehanna Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $145,490 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $140,180 |
| 2025 | HTC Trustee Catherine D Sharpe | SUGGESTED FOR USE BY MUSEUM EDUCATION | $138,825 |
| 2025 | The Mill Spring Foundation 084206-000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $82,755 |
| 2025 | Patriarch Family Foundation | General Fund | $80,000 |
| 2025 | Benners E FBO Franklin Inst Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $64,000 |
| 2025 | Reliance Matrix Foundation | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $55,000 |
| 2025 | The 1830 Family Foundation 2138-00-42 | GIANT HEART RENOVATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Zeldin Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Home for Orphans of Odd Fellows | OPERATIONS | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Montgomery County Scholarships Inc | NON EITC GRANT EXPENSE | $27,600 |
| 2025 | Beatty Helen D Groome Uw | GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2025 | LTM Family Foundation | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Subak Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Merck Foundation a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation | Contribution provided | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Pincus Family Foundation | The Franklin Institute's Middle School Education Program: Partnerships for Achieving Careers in Technology and Science | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Boscia Family Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Merz Family Foundation | CHARITY CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Jessie G S Simpson #1 | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Gordon Charter Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Dranoff Family Foundation Inc | DONATION FOR RECIPIENT TO USE TO FURTHER THEIR GOALS | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Salem D Shuchman & Barbara L Klock | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Smith Foundation | SUPPORT PACTS AND STEM PROGRAMS | $12,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Franklin Institute?
The Franklin Institute is funded by 111 grantmakers, led by HTC Trustee Catherine D Sharpe ($13.6M), Hess Foundation Inc ($1.6M), The James & Agnes Kim Foundation Inc ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $27.4M in grants to The Franklin Institute between 2023–2026.
Who is The Franklin Institute's largest funder?
HTC Trustee Catherine D Sharpe is the largest recorded funder of The Franklin Institute, with $13.6M across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has The Franklin Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $27.4M in grants to The Franklin Institute across 200 grants from 111 funders between 2023–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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