Ralph S French Charitable | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 27-3542831

Foundation Overview

Based in Bradenton, FL, Ralph S French Charitable has awarded 227 grants totaling $15,043,611 to organizations in New York, Florida and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $449,156, with a median award of $50,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$15,043,611
Total Assets
$28,696,828
Median Grant (all grants)
$50,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
44
Median Grant
$42,500
% Median Grant Decline
-15% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 5%

2 of 44 recipients (5%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Florida

51% of grants are awarded in Florida, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Bradenton (49%), Sarasota (25%), Palmetto (9%).

Funding Trajectory
-2%

Stable funding levels with 2% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Healthcare + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on healthcare (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ralph S French Charitable's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Nyu College Of Medicine $348,568 New York, NY, US Medical Research 2023
Habitat For Humanity $55,495 Bradenton, FL, US For Manatee County 2023
Southeastern Guide Dogs $40,000 Palmetto, FL, US Support 2023
Goodwill Industries- $65,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2023
Tidewell Hospice Inc $60,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2023
Hidden Treasure School $13,143 Taylors, SC, US Support 2023
Animal Humane Society $12,500 Golden Valley, MN, US Support 2023
Pingry School $131,427 Martinsville, NJ, US Support 2023
College Of Engineering $131,427 New York, NY, US Support 2023
Roser Memorial Church $65,714 Anna Maria, FL, US Support 2023
Bishop Museum Of Science & Nature $30,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2023
Women's Resource Center $62,500 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2023
Hold Your Horses $20,000 Maple Plain, MN, US Support 2023
Humane Society Of Manatee Co $45,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2023
Community Coalition On Homelessness $63,428 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2023
Family Promise $20,000 Delray Beach, FL, US Support 2023
American Cancer Society $60,000 Atlanta, GA, US Support 2023
Douglas Animal Welfare Group $13,143 Gardnerville, NV, US Support 2023
Valley Outreach $13,786 Stillwater, MN, US Support 2023
Mote Marine $35,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2023
American Heart Association $15,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2023
Douglas Center For Hope And Healing $13,143 Gardnerville, NV, US Support 2023
Nyu College Of Medicine $348,568 New York, NY, US Medical Research 2023
Habitat For Humanity $55,495 Bradenton, FL, US For Manatee County 2023
Southeastern Guide Dogs $40,000 Palmetto, FL, US Support 2023
Goodwill Industries- $65,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2023
Tidewell Hospice Inc $60,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2023
Hidden Treasure School $13,143 Taylors, SC, US Support 2023
Animal Humane Society $12,500 Golden Valley, MN, US Support 2023
Pingry School $131,427 Martinsville, NJ, US Support 2023
College Of Engineering $131,427 New York, NY, US Support 2023
Roser Memorial Church $65,714 Anna Maria, FL, US Support 2023
Bishop Museum Of Science & Nature $30,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2023
Women's Resource Center $62,500 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2023
Hold Your Horses $20,000 Maple Plain, MN, US Support 2023
Humane Society Of Manatee Co $45,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2023
Community Coalition On Homelessness $63,428 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2023
Family Promise $20,000 Delray Beach, FL, US Support 2023
American Cancer Society $60,000 Atlanta, GA, US Support 2023
Douglas Animal Welfare Group $13,143 Gardnerville, NV, US Support 2023
Valley Outreach $13,786 Stillwater, MN, US Support 2023
Mote Marine $35,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2023
American Heart Association $15,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2023
Douglas Center For Hope And Healing $13,143 Gardnerville, NV, US Support 2023
Nyu College Of Medicine $449,156 New York, NY, US Medical Research 2022
Habitat For Humanity $65,000 Bradenton, FL, US For Manatee County 2022
Southeastern Guide Dogs $50,000 Palmetto, FL, US Support 2022
Goodwill Industries- $80,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2022
Tidewell Hospice Inc $65,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2022
Hidden Treasure School $16,932 Taylors, SC, US Support 2022
Animal Humane Society $15,932 Golden Valley, MN, US Support 2022
Pingry School $169,662 Martinsville, NJ, US Support 2022
College Of Engineering $169,663 New York, NY, US Support 2022
Roser Memorial Church $84,831 Anna Maria, FL, US Support 2022
Bishop Museum Of Science & Nature $40,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2022
Women's Resource Center $70,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2022
Hold Your Horses $33,932 Maple Plain, MN, US Support 2022
State College Of Fl $45,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2022
Humane Society Of Manatee Co $60,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2022
Community Coalition On Homelessness $67,932 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2022
Family Promise $25,000 Delray Beach, FL, US Support 2022
American Cancer Society $76,650 Atlanta, GA, US Support 2022
Douglas Animal Welfare Group $17,000 Gardnerville, NV, US Support 2022
Valley Outreach $18,000 Stillwater, MN, US Support 2022
Mote Marine $35,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2022
Tahoe Youth And Family Services $16,932 South Lake Tahoe, CA, US Support 2022
American Heart Association $25,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2022
Nyu College Of Medicine $449,156 New York, NY, US Medical Research 2022
Habitat For Humanity $65,000 Bradenton, FL, US For Manatee County 2022
Southeastern Guide Dogs $50,000 Palmetto, FL, US Support 2022
Goodwill Industries- $80,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2022
Tidewell Hospice Inc $65,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2022
Hidden Treasure School $16,932 Taylors, SC, US Support 2022
Animal Humane Society $15,932 Golden Valley, MN, US Support 2022
Pingry School $169,662 Martinsville, NJ, US Support 2022
College Of Engineering $169,663 New York, NY, US Support 2022
Roser Memorial Church $84,831 Anna Maria, FL, US Support 2022
Bishop Museum Of Science & Nature $40,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2022
Women's Resource Center $70,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2022
Hold Your Horses $33,932 Maple Plain, MN, US Support 2022
State College Of Fl $45,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2022
Humane Society Of Manatee Co $60,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2022
Community Coalition On Homelessness $67,932 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2022
Family Promise $25,000 Delray Beach, FL, US Support 2022
American Cancer Society $76,650 Atlanta, GA, US Support 2022
Douglas Animal Welfare Group $17,000 Gardnerville, NV, US Support 2022
Valley Outreach $18,000 Stillwater, MN, US Support 2022
Mote Marine $35,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2022
Tahoe Youth And Family Services $16,932 South Lake Tahoe, CA, US Support 2022
American Heart Association $25,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2022
Nyu College Of Medicine $449,156 New York, NY, US Medical Research 2022
Habitat For Humanity $65,000 Bradenton, FL, US For Manatee County 2022
Southeastern Guide Dogs $50,000 Palmetto, FL, US Support 2022
Goodwill Industries- $80,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2022
Tidewell Hospice Inc $65,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2022
Hidden Treasure School $16,932 Taylors, SC, US Support 2022
Animal Humane Society $15,932 Golden Valley, MN, US Support 2022
Pingry School $169,662 Martinsville, NJ, US Support 2022
College Of Engineering $169,663 New York, NY, US Support 2022
Roser Memorial Church $84,831 Anna Maria, FL, US Support 2022
Bishop Museum Of Science & Nature $40,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2022
Women's Resource Center $70,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2022
Hold Your Horses $33,932 Maple Plain, MN, US Support 2022
State College Of Fl $45,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2022
Humane Society Of Manatee Co $60,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2022
Community Coalition On Homelessness $67,932 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2022
Family Promise $25,000 Delray Beach, FL, US Support 2022
American Cancer Society $76,650 Atlanta, GA, US Support 2022
Douglas Animal Welfare Group $17,000 Gardnerville, NV, US Support 2022
Valley Outreach $18,000 Stillwater, MN, US Support 2022
Mote Marine $35,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2022
Tahoe Youth And Family Services $16,932 South Lake Tahoe, CA, US Support 2022
American Heart Association $25,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2022
Nyu College Of Medicine $423,007 New York, NY, US Medical Research 2021
Habitat For Humanity $55,000 Bradenton, FL, US For Manatee County 2021
Southeastern Guide Dogs $50,000 Palmetto, FL, US Support 2021
Goodwill Industries- $85,920 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2021
Amvets $50,000 Lanham, MD, US Support 2021
Tidewell Hospice Inc $60,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2021
Hidden Treasure School $15,920 Taylors, SC, US Support 2021
Animal Humane Society $15,920 Golden Valley, MN, US Support 2021
Pingry School $159,203 Martinsville, NJ, US Support 2021
College Of Engineering $159,203 New York, NY, US Support 2021
Roser Memorial Church $79,601 Anna Maria, FL, US Support 2021
Bishop Museum Of Science & Nature $40,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2021
Women's Resource Center $60,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2021
Hold Your Horses $25,841 Maple Plain, MN, US Support 2021
State College Of Fl $40,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2021
Humane Society Of Manatee Co $50,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2021
Community Coalition On Homelessness $68,652 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2021
Family Promise $20,000 Delray Beach, FL, US Support 2021
American Cancer Society $50,000 Atlanta, GA, US Support 2021
Douglas Animal Welfare Group $15,920 Gardnerville, NV, US Support 2021
Valley Outreach $15,920 Stillwater, MN, US Support 2021
People Reaching Out To People $6,000 Eden Prairie, MN, US Support 2021
Mote Marine $30,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2021
Tahoe Youth And Family Services $15,920 South Lake Tahoe, CA, US Support 2021
Nyu College Of Medicine $434,179 New York, NY, US Medical Research 2020
Habitat For Humanity $55,000 Bradenton, FL, US For Manatee County 2020
Southeastern Guide Dogs $50,000 Palmetto, FL, US Support 2020
Goodwill Industries- $60,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2020
Amvets $50,000 Lanham, MD, US Support 2020
Tidewell Hospice Inc $55,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2020
Hidden Treasure School $15,423 Taylors, SC, US Support 2020
Animal Humane Society $15,212 Golden Valley, MN, US Support 2020
Pingry School $152,116 Martinsville, NJ, US Support 2020
College Of Engineering $152,116 New York, NY, US Support 2020
Roser Memorial Church $76,058 Anna Maria, FL, US Support 2020
American Heart Association $25,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2020
Bishop Museum Of Science & Nature $40,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2020
Women's Resource Center $55,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2020
Hold Your Horses $24,423 Maple Plain, MN, US Support 2020
State College Of Fl $10,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2020
Humane Society Of Manatee Co $50,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2020
Community Coalition On Homelessness $55,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2020
Family Promise $15,000 Delray Beach, FL, US Support 2020
American Cancer Society $50,000 Atlanta, GA, US Support 2020
Douglas Animal Welfare Group $15,212 Gardnerville, NV, US Support 2020
Valley Outreach $15,212 Stillwater, MN, US Support 2020
Austin's House Of Nevada $15,212 Minden, NV, US Support 2020
People Reaching Out To People $6,000 Eden Prairie, MN, US Support 2020
Nyu College Of Medicine $392,566 New York, NY, US Medical Research 2018
Habitat For Humanity $65,000 Bradenton, FL, US For Manatee County 2018
Southeastern Guide Dogs $55,000 Palmetto, FL, US Support 2018
Goodwill Industries- $75,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2018
Amvets $70,000 Lanham, MD, US Support 2018
Tidewell Hospice Inc $55,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2018
Hidden Treasure School $15,103 Taylors, SC, US Support 2018
Animal Humane Society $25,000 Golden Valley, MN, US Support 2018
Pingry School $151,026 Martinsville, NJ, US Support 2018
College Of Engineering $151,026 New York, NY, US Support 2018
Roser Memorial Church $75,513 Anna Maria, FL, US Support 2018
American Heart Association $20,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2018
Mote Marine Laboratory $24,310 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2018
South Florida Museum $70,308 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2018
Women's Resource Center $55,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2018
Hold Your Horses $23,000 Maple Plain, MN, US Support 2018
People Reaching Out To People $7,205 Eden Prairie, MN, US Support 2018
State College Of Fl $20,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2018
Humane Society Of Manatee Co $60,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2018
Community Coalition On Homelessness $60,205 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2018
Family Promise $15,000 Delray Beach, FL, US Support 2018
American Cancer Society $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US Support 2018
College Of Medicine $346,204 New York, NY, US Medical Research 2017
Habitat For Humanity $60,000 Bradenton, FL, US For Manatee County 2017
Southeastern Guide Dogs $55,000 Palmetto, FL, US Support 2017
Goodwill Industries- $75,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2017
Amvets $75,000 Lanham, MD, US Support 2017
Tidewell Hospice Inc $55,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2017
Hidden Treasure School $13,848 Taylors, SC, US Support 2017
Animal Humane Society $24,000 Golden Valley, MN, US Support 2017
Animal Humane Society $27,696 Ann Arbor, MI, US Support 2017
Pingry School $138,481 Martinsville, NJ, US Support 2017
College Of Engineering $138,481 New York, NY, US Support 2017
Roser Memorial Church $69,241 Anna Maria, FL, US Support 2017
American Heart Association $35,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2017
Mote Marine Laboratory $21,924 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2017
South Florida Museum $37,774 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2017
Women's Resource Center $50,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2017
Hold Your Horses $20,000 Maple Plain, MN, US Support 2017
People Reaching Out To People $5,000 Eden Prairie, MN, US Support 2017
State College Of Fl $25,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2017
Humane Society Of Manatee Co $55,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2017
Community Coalition On Homelessness $43,317 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2017
Family Promise $13,848 Delray Beach, FL, US Support 2017
College Of Medicine $351,733 New York, NY, US Medical Research 2016
Habitat For Humanity $55,000 Bradenton, FL, US For Manatee County 2016
Southeastern Guide Dogs $65,000 Palmetto, FL, US Support 2016
Goodwill Industries- $73,681 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2016
Amvets $85,000 Lanham, MD, US Support 2016
Tidewell Hospice Inc $55,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2016
Hidden Treasure School $13,469 Taylors, SC, US Support 2016
Animal Humane Society $26,939 Golden Valley, MN, US Support 2016
Animal Humane Society $26,939 Ann Arbor, MI, US Support 2016
Pingry School $134,693 Martinsville, NJ, US Support 2016
College Of Engineering $134,693 New York, NY, US Support 2016
Roser Memorial Church $67,347 Anna Maria, FL, US Support 2016
American Heart Association $30,000 Dallas, TX, US Support 2016
Mote Marine Laboratory $20,000 Sarasota, FL, US Support 2016
South Florida Museum $30,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2016
Women's Resource Center $60,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2016
Hold Your Horses $20,000 Maple Plain, MN, US Support 2016
People Reaching Out To People $6,937 Eden Prairie, MN, US Support 2016
State College Of Fl $25,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2016
Rebuilding Together Broward $10,000 Oakland Park, FL, US Support 2016
Humane Society Of Manatee Co $55,000 Bradenton, FL, US Support 2016
Exponent Philanthropy $500 Washington, DC, US Support 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Ralph S French Charitable as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 27-3542831
Website N/A
Address 3201 26TH ST W Bradenton, FL 34205-3743

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ralph S French Charitable's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Co-trustee James F Alderman
Co-trustee Anna Gordie Straka
Co-trustee Georgeanne Williams
Co-trustee Kathy Seibert
Co-trustee Mary Boykin

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.