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Franklin Cole Foundation is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1963. It holds total assets of $529K. Annual income is reported at $411K. Total assets have grown from $324K in 2010 to $401K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, New York and Massachusetts. According to available records, Franklin Cole Foundation has made 240 grants totaling $267K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $53K in 2021 to $80K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $134K distributed across 120 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $10K, with an average award of $1K. The foundation has supported 70 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, District of Columbia, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$997
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 56 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Franklin Cole Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 240 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, DC.
Franklin Cole Foundation has distributed a total of $267K across 240 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $1K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $10K.
Franklin Cole Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Franklin Cole Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bunzel | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey H Bunzel | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Bunzel | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$89K
Total Assets
$401K
Fair Market Value
$750K
Net Worth
$401K
Grants Paid
$80K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$59K
Distribution Amount
$35K
Total: $322K
Total Grants
240
Total Giving
$267K
Average Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
70
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Central KitchenPROTECT LIFE AND HEALTH | Washington Dc, DC | $6K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Magen David AdomSUPPORT COMMUNITY | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| The Voices Project Usa Inc (White Helmets)SUPPORT COMMUNITY | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community FoundationSUPPORT COMMUNITY | Honolulu, HI | $4K | 2023 |
| Princeton UniversitySUPPORT EDUCATION | Princeton, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Planned ParenthoodPROTECT LIFE AND HEALTH | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationMEDICAL RESEARCH | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| St Anthony'S FoundationASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Protect DemocracySUPPORT COMMUNITY | Washington, DC | $2K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles MissionFEED THE HOMELESS | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Piedmont Education FoundationSUPPORT EDUCATION | Piedmont, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Gifford Center Against Gun ViolenceSUPPORT ANTI-GUN MOVEMENT | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilSUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossPROTECT LIFE AND HEALTH | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Groton SchoolSUPPORT EDUCATION | Groton, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Ho'Onipa'A No HanaLAND PRESERVATION | San Francisco, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Step Up On SecondSUPPORT MENTAL ILLNESS | Santa Monica, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Harvard-Westlake SchoolSUPPORT EDUCATION | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Doe FundSUPPORT THE UNDERPRIVILEGED | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food BankFEED THE HOMELESS | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Malala FundSUPPORT WOMEN'S EDUCATION | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Restore The EarthSUPPORT ENVIRONMENT | Ithaca, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Variety The Childrens CharitySUPPORT YOUTH | Wexford, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Special Operations Warrior FoundationVETERANS | Tampa, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Academic Freedom AllianceSUPPORT EDUCATION | Princeton, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Alameda County Food BankFEED THE HOMELESS | Oakland, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| American Jewish World ServiceSUPPORT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | Etna, NH | $1K | 2023 |
| Boston UniversitySUPPORT EDUCATION | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Brady UnitedSUPPORT GUN CONTROL | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Clean Air Task ForceSUPPORT ENVIRONMENT | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense FundSUPPORT ENVIRONMENT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun SafetySUPPORT GUN CONTROL | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Fletcher SchoolSUPPORT EDUCATION | Medford, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Hamilton CollegeSUPPORT EDUCATION | Clinton, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Uc Law San Francisco (Formerly Uc Hastings)HELP SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Hudson Highland Land TrustLAND PRESERVATION | Garrison, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Hudson Valley ShakespeareSUPPORT THEATER | Cold Spring, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Hunts Points Alliance For ChildrenSUPPORT EDUCATION | Bronx, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| International Rescue CommitteePROTECT LIFE AND HEALTH | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Karam FoundationPROTECT LIFE AND HEALTH | Lake Forest, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Pbs News HourPUBLIC BROADCASTING | Arlington, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Public TheatreTO SUPPORT THE ARTS | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Kenyon CollegeSUPPORT EDUCATION | Gambier, OH | $1K | 2023 |
| TreepeopleSUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Beverly Hills, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| WinASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Shakespeare Center Of Los AngelesSUPPORT THE ARTS | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Constitution Marsh Audubon Center And SanctuarySUPPORT WILDLIFE | Cold Spring, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Los Angeles County ArtSUPPORT THE ARTS | Los Angeles, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| Phillips Exeter AcademySUPPORT EDUCATION | Exeter, NH | $500 | 2023 |
| Second Stage TheaterSUPPORT THE ARTS | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |