Private foundation · Novato, CA
Ronald E Franklin Foundation Inc
Typical grant size
$1K – $1K – $2K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
12
Repeat grantees
3
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2021 990-PF
DeadlinesDEADLINE IS GENERALLY DURING APRIL TO ALLOW FOR COMMITTEE TO MEET, SELECT FINALISTS & INTERVIEW.
ContactTHE FRANKLIN FOUNDATION · 2156507841
MaterialsSCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS CAN BE LEFT AT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER AND COUNSELING OFFICE OR MAILED TO: THE FRANKLIN FOUNDATION, C/OF DOUG FRANKLIN 105 SAMROSE DR, NOVATO, CA, 94945 (EMAIL : REFFOUNDATION4@GMAIL.COM) EACH SUBMISSION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: A. COMPLETED APPLICATION (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) B. ONE RECOMMENDATION FROM A TEACHER, ADMINISTRATOR, COACH OR WORK SUPERVISOR THAT HIGHLIGHTS THE APPLICANT'S IMPACT AT THEIR SCHOOL C. ONE RECOMMENDATION FROM A PEER ON HOW THE APPLICANT FAVORABLY IMPACTED HIS/HER HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE THROUGH MENTORING, ACTIVITIES AND/OR OTHER SUPPORTIVE ACTIONS D. HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT E. AN ESSAY OF 200250 WORDS SHARING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: I) THEIR CHOICE OF THEIR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT OR II) THE WAY THE APPLICANT PLANS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE FUTURE
RestrictionsTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS A STUDENT WHO HAS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES: -GRADE LEVELS PROVEN ACCEPTABLE TO A 2 OR 4-YEAR SCHOOL, AND THE INTENT TO PURSUE SPECIFIED EDUCATIONAL GOALS. PAYMENTS AWARDED ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE RECIPIENT'S COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY. -VIEWED BY TEACHERS/ADMINISTRATORS AS A POSITIVE INFLUENCE ON OTHER STUDENTS AND A STRONG ROLE MODEL. -VIEWED BY PEERS AS SOMEONE WHO ENHANCES THE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF OTHER STUDENTS THROUGH MENTORSHIP OF ANOTHER STUDENT OR SUPPORT OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. -DISPLAYED LEADERSHIP AT HIS/HER HIGH SCHOOL OR THROUGH A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION, SCHOOL SPORT, OR OTHER EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY. -WORKED IN A PART TIME JOB OR PARTICIPATED IN AN INTERNSHIP
Leadership · from 2021 990-PF
Douglas E Franklin
PRESIDENT
Patricia Franklin
SECRETARY/CFO
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2020
43.1%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'19
'20
25
Total grants awarded
$33K
Total amount
$1K
Average grant
$4K
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.