Overview
The Paul W. Franke Family Foundation, based in Lake Forest, Illinois, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $1,415,623. The foundation focuses on supporting initiatives in education, human services, and youth development. In the past year, it reported expenses of $101,514 and revenue of $20,285. The foundation has funded projects in various cities across the United States, including Baltimore, Chicago, and New York, among others. It operates in several states such as Connecticut, Illinois, and Texas. The foundation is led by Paul W. Franke, who serves as the President, with James Franke holding the positions of Secretary and Treasurer. Both individuals work on a voluntary basis, receiving no compensation for their roles.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $1,496,852 in 2023
25 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR | HOUSING AND CARE OF POOR | 80 W NORTHWEST HWY PALATINE, IL US | 2022 |
| $20,000 | LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR | HOUSING AND CARE OF POOR | 80 W NORTHWEST HWY PALATINE, IL US | 2023 |
| $20,000 | LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR | HOUSING AND CARE OF POOR | 80 W NORTHWEST HWY PALATINE, IL US | 2024 |
| $15,000 | MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS | GENERAL SUPPORT | 1140 W JACKSON BLVD CHICAGO, IL US | 2022 |
| $15,000 | MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS | GENERAL SUPPORT | 1140 W JACKSON BLVD CHICAGO, IL US | 2023 |
| $15,000 | MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS | GENERAL SUPPORT | 1140 W JACKSON BLVD CHICAGO, IL US | 2024 |
| $5,000 | SAVE THE CHILDREN - UKRAINE | INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CARE | 501 KINGS HWY E SUITE 400 FAIRFIELD, CT US | 2023 |
| $5,000 | REFUGEE UKRAINE | PUBLIC SUPPORT | PO BOX 1870 MERRIFIELD, VA US | 2024 |
| $5,000 | SAVE THE CHILDREN - UKRAINE | INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CARE | 501 KINGS HWY E SUITE 400 FAIRFIELD, CT US | 2024 |
| $4,000 | ARYSE | GENERAL SUPPORT | 6101 PENN AVENUE SUITE 201 PITTSBURGH, PA US | 2023 |
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People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
PWF
PAUL W FRANKE
| PRESIDENT | $0 | 2022 |
JF
JAMES FRANKE
| SECRETARY | $0 | 2022 |
JF
JAMES FRANKE
| TREASURER | $0 | 2022 |
PWF
PAUL W FRANKE
| PRESIDENT | $0 | 2023 |
JF
JAMES FRANKE
| SECRETARY | $0 | 2023 |
JF
JAMES FRANKE
| TREASURER | $0 | 2023 |
PWF
PAUL W FRANKE
| PRESIDENT | $0 | 2024 |
JF
JAMES FRANKE
| SECRETARY | $0 | 2024 |
JF
JAMES FRANKE
| TREASURER | $0 | 2024 |
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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