THE DOROTHY B FRANCIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Cincinnati, OH, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
35-2235189
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Dorothy B Francis Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that actively supports various philanthropic initiatives, having distributed a total of $348K across 41 grantees in the 2024 filing year. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to determine their fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CHILDHOOD FOOD SOLUTIONS
Cincinnati, OH
$120K
4%

UCAN
Chicago, IL
$60K
2%
MILL CREEK ALLIANCE
Reading, OH
$50K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DOROTHY B FRANCIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
Yes. THE DOROTHY B FRANCIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does THE DOROTHY B FRANCIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE DOROTHY B FRANCIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. 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 DOROTHY B FRANCIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DOROTHY B FRANCIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 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 DOROTHY B FRANCIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE DOROTHY B FRANCIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $348 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DOROTHY B FRANCIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE DOROTHY B FRANCIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILDHOOD FOOD SOLUTIONS, UCAN, and MILL CREEK ALLIANCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DOROTHY B FRANCIS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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