Private foundation · Kansas City, MO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Francis Family Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $180,000
- Typical grant
- $10,000 to $170,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $90,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County, Davidson County · plus 172 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $4.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.8M | $180K | 2 |
| 2023 | $4.3M | $132K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Ashley ernst grants administrator · new orleans · 5049885159 · pbf@francisfoundation.org
- What to send
- All fellowship applications must be made via a link provided at www.francisfellowships.org and should include: (a) general description of the current research activities in the pulmonary unit; (b) summary of past training record of the unit; (c) biographical sketch of the candidate fellow; (d) outline of the research project to be undertaken; (e) endorsement of the application by the appropriate department head and by an authorized official of the institution agreeing to administer the grant.
- Deadlines
- Inquire with contact
- Limits
- Fellowships are awarded in the field of pulmonary medicine. The director of any pulmonary training program may apply on behalf of the fellow. Awards are limited to institutions located in the united states and canada. A department may submit no more than two (2) applications annually. Detailed eligibility and evaluation criteria can be found on the foundation's website at: www.francisfellowships.org/eligibility-evaluation-criteria
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- David V FrancisBoard member / chair
- J Scott FrancisBoard member / vice chair
- Ann F BarhoumBoard member
- James Bernard JrAssistant secretary (non-voting)
- J Michael SiglerTreasurer (non-voting)
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Fellowship
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Fellowship | $170K |
| Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation | Franklin, Williamson County | General operating support | $10K |
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