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The Robert and Eleanor Franke Charitable Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Wisconsin, having paid out $1.1 million to just three grantees in 2017. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND SHALL AT ALL TIMES BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS, NAMELY, THE LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC., THE DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE AND MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM IN LA CROSSE, FORMERLY FRANCISCAN SKEMP HEALTHCARE, AND THE WISHES OF THE FRANKES AS EXPRESSED IN MR. FRANKE'S LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, AND ITS ACTIVITIES SHALL BE LIMITED TO SUCH CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS WILL BENEFIT, CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF OR PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE MAKING OF GRANTS AND OTHER DISTRIBUTIONS TO ANY OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF OR TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF ANY OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS; THE MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF OR TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF ANY OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS; AND THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNCTIONS AND THE INCUR
Cause Areas
1
Health
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE
$1.8M
33%
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION INC
$1.8M
33%
LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$1.8M
33%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$365.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$385.1K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROBERT AND ELEANOR FRANKE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC?
No. ROBERT AND ELEANOR FRANKE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROBERT AND ELEANOR FRANKE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC give?
ROBERT AND ELEANOR FRANKE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin. 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 ROBERT AND ELEANOR FRANKE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROBERT AND ELEANOR FRANKE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $366 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROBERT AND ELEANOR FRANKE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2017, ROBERT AND ELEANOR FRANKE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROBERT AND ELEANOR FRANKE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2017, ROBERT AND ELEANOR FRANKE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE, MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-FRANCISCAN HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION INC, and LA CROSSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROBERT AND ELEANOR FRANKE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC?
ROBERT AND ELEANOR FRANKE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.