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Private foundation · Saint Charles, MO (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Franklin Family Foundation

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Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $2,500
Typical grant
$2,500 to $2,500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $2,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 13 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$161K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$161K$2,5001
2024$66K$5,0001
2023$68K$2,5001

How to apply

Contact
Franklin family foundation michael · st charles · 3147391414
What to send
No specific format

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Board and officers

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  • Michael FranklinTrustee
  • Deborah FranklinTrustee

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What it funds most often

  • Medical

Tennessee organizations it funded

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Tennessee grants from Franklin Family Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyMedical$2,500

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