Private foundation · Belmont, MA
Franklin Square House Foundation Inc
Typical grant size
$5K – $33K – $50K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
69
Repeat grantees
49
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesYES, SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE SET FOR EACH ANNUAL GRANT CYCLE.
ContactROBERT E GOLDSTEIN · 6173123400
MaterialsPOTENTIAL GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO CONTACT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND GO THROUGH AN INITIAL SCREENING PROCESS VIA TELEPHONE TO DETERMINE IF THE ORGANIZATION IS WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND APPROPRIATE FOR FUNDING. THE APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. GRANT SUBMISSIONS ARE SUBMITTED VIA MAIL TO THE FOUNDATION'S PO BOX AND ELECTRONICALLY, IN ADVANCE OF THE DEADLINE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THEN REVIEWS THE APPLICATIONS FOR COMPLETENESS, WRITES A SUMMARY AND DISTRIBUTES A LIST OF ALL SUBMISSIONS AND THE AMOUNT OF ALL GRANT REQUESTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SITE VISITS ARE CONDUCTED BY BOARD MEMBERS. THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE REQUIRED AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS: A COMPLETED STANDARD APPLICATION FORM, IRS DETERMINATION LETTER, 1ST PAGE OF FORM 990, MOST RECENTLY AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROJECT BUDGET, LIST OF OTHER FUNDING SOURCES, ORGANIZATION BUDGET AND PROJECT TIMELINE.
RestrictionsMUST BE HOUSING RELATED AND IN SUPPORT OF THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. THE FRANKLIN SQUARE HOUSE FOUNDATION, INC. IS COMMITTED TO THE BELIEF THAT ALL WOMEN AND FAMILIES DESERVE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY HOUSING, SHELTER AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES REQUIRED TO LIVE PRODUCTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL LIVES. TO THIS END, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE CREATION AND UPKEEP OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE WITH ESSENTIAL SERVICES, THEREBY PRESERVING THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES OF THE FRANKLIN SQUARE HOUSE APARTMENTS.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Robert E Goldstein
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$221K
Ellen Christie
BOARD MEMBER
Ruth Ellen Fitch
BOARD MEMBER
Deb Chausse
BOARD MEMBER
Barry Mills
PRESIDENT
Janet Frazier
BOARD MEMBER
Hemmie Chang
BOARD MEMBER
Marilyn Crone
BOARD MEMBER
Celina E Miranda
BOARD MEMBER
Lynne Sheridan
BOARD MEMBER
Audrey K Wang
BOARD MEMBER
Lyndia Downie
BOARD MEMBER
Ivy Washington
VICE PRESIDENT
Chip Flowers
TREASURER
Mark Rickabaugh
BOARD MEMBER
Mayra Negron-roche
BOARD MEMBER
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
4.7%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
370
Total grants awarded
$12.4M
Total amount
$34K
Average grant
$250K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.