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Private foundation · EIN 43-1492132

The Francis Family Foundation

Kansas City, MO

The Francis Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Kansas City, MO. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $4.78M in grants and contributions paid across 174 grants, with $127M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Kcpbs - Public Television 19 Inc, United Palestinian Appeal and Unrwa USA.

How to request funding

Contact
Ashley Ernst Grants Administrator
Phone
5049885159
Address
Tulane University School Of, Medicine 1430 Tulane Ave 5063, New Orleans, La, 70112
Form and materials
All fellowship applications must be made via a link provided at www.francisfellowships.org and should include: (a) general description of the current research activities in the pulmonary unit; (b) summary of past training record of the unit; (c) biographical sketch of the candidate fellow; (d) outline of the research project to be undertaken; (e) endorsement of the application by the appropriate department head and by an authorized official of the institution agreeing to administer the grant.
Deadlines
Inquire with contact
Restrictions
Fellowships are awarded in the field of pulmonary medicine. the director of any pulmonary training program may apply on behalf of the fellow. awards are limited to institutions located in the united states and canada. a department may submit no more than two (2) applications annually. detailed eligibility and evaluation criteria can be found on the foundation's website at: www.francisfellowships.org/eligibility-evaluation-criteria

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Kcpbs - Public Television 19 IncKansas City, MOGeneral Operating Support$300,000
United Palestinian AppealWashington, DCGeneral Operating Support$250,000
Unrwa USAWashington, DCGeneral Operating Support$250,000
Stanford UniversityLos Angeles, CAFellowship$207,500
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TNFellowship$170,000
University of WashingtonSeattle, WAFellowship$150,000
Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtKansas City, MOGeneral Operating Support$141,500
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicinePittsburgh, PAFellowship$112,500
Friends of the ZooKansas City, MOGeneral Operating Support$105,000
Reconciliation ServicesKansas City, MOGeneral Operating Support$100,000
Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAFellowship$75,000
Duke University School of MedicineDurham, NCFellowship$75,000
Rhode Island HospitalProvidence, RIFellowship$75,000
Seattle Children's Hospital FoundationSeattle, WAFellowship$75,000
Texas Biomedical Research InstituteSan Antonio, TXFellowship$75,000
The University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonDallas, TXFellowship$75,000
Trustees of Boston UniversityNew York, NYFellowship$75,000
University of California San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAFellowship$75,000
University of Colorado DenverDenver, COFellowship$75,000
University of IowaIowa City, IAFellowship$75,000
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NCFellowship$75,000
University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TXFellowship$75,000
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTFellowship$75,000
Anderson Ranch Arts FoundationSnowmass Village, COGeneral Operating Support$55,000
Kansas University EndowmentLawrence, KSFellowship$51,186

The 25 largest of 174 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Francis Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: All fellowship applications must be made via a link provided at www.francisfellowships.org and should include: (a) general description of the current research activities in the pulmonary unit; (b) summary of past training record of the unit; (c) biographical sketch of the candidate fellow; (d) outline of the research project to be undertaken; (e) endorsement of the application by the appropriate department head and by an authorized official of the institution agreeing to administer the grant.. Deadlines: Inquire with contact. Restrictions: Fellowships are awarded in the field of pulmonary medicine. the director of any pulmonary training program may apply on behalf of the fellow. awards are limited to institutions located in the united states and canada. a department may submit no more than two (2) applications annually. detailed eligibility and evaluation criteria can be found on the foundation's website at: www.francisfellowships.org/eligibility-evaluation-criteria. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does The Francis Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $4,781,502 in grants and contributions paid (174 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Francis Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Kcpbs - Public Television 19 Inc (MO), $300K, United Palestinian Appeal (DC), $250K, Unrwa USA (DC), $250K, Stanford University (CA), $208K and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (TN), $170K.