Franklin News Foundation
CHICAGO, IL · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Franklin News Foundation has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
THE MISSION OF FRANKLIN NEWS FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE AND CIVIL BETTERMENT BY UNDERTAKING PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE JOURNALISM AND THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ABOUT CORRUPTION, INCOMPETENCE, FRAUD OR TAXPAYER ABUSE BY ELECTION OFFICIALS AT ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Franklin News Foundation
$14.7M in foundation grants on record from 33 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Project 42 | $2.8M | 3 |
| Bradley Impact Fund | $2.3M | 3 |
| Donors Trust | $1.6M | 3 |
| Sarah Scaife Foundation | $1.3M | 3 |
| Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation | $1.1M | 3 |
| Searle Freedom Trust C/O Kinship | $950K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $841K | 4 |
| Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation | $750K | 4 |
| Informing America Foundation | $750K | 3 |
| John William Pope Foundation | $500K | 8 |
Leadership
CHRISTOPHER KRUG — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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