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The Alta and John Franks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, providing grants by invitation only. In its 2024 filing year, the foundation awarded a total of $8.7 million across 78 grantees, emphasizing its commitment to collaborative engagement. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting, as the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

STATE POLICY NETWORK
$1M
7%

ALZHEIMER'S DRUG DISCOVERY FOUNDATION
$1M
7%
NORTH LOUISIANA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP INC
$925K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
70
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ALTA AND JOHN FRANKS FOUNDATION?
No. THE ALTA AND JOHN FRANKS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ALTA AND JOHN FRANKS FOUNDATION give?
THE ALTA AND JOHN FRANKS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, District Of Columbia, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE ALTA AND JOHN FRANKS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ALTA AND JOHN FRANKS FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ALTA AND JOHN FRANKS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ALTA AND JOHN FRANKS FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $8.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ALTA AND JOHN FRANKS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ALTA AND JOHN FRANKS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include STATE POLICY NETWORK, ALZHEIMER'S DRUG DISCOVERY FOUNDATION, and NORTH LOUISIANA ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ALTA AND JOHN FRANKS FOUNDATION?
THE ALTA AND JOHN FRANKS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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