Brighter futures for all generations
The Francis Family Foundation envisions current and future generations of well-rounded individuals who are creative, lifelong learners striving to achieve their fullest potential and are well prepared to contribute to community and society in general. The path to making this vision a reality is built upon strategies that target talented individuals and organizations that strive to provide excellent programs and services within their communities. Specifically, the Foundation will focus its strategies in the areas of pulmonary research and arts and culture.
The Foundation will continue to focus its efforts in the area of pulmonary research in North America and continue its support of the Small Arts Grants Program within the greater Kansas City area. By focusing support in these areas, the Foundation is committed to making a difference in improving the quality of life through our grant making.
Pulmonary Research
Francis Family Foundation funding enables breakthrough solutions in pulmonary medicine leading to the development of enhanced treatments and cures for pulmonary diseases.
Lifelong Learning
“The Francis Family Foundation is very interested in how to maximize each child’s development before school begins, as this appears to be a critical time and has direct links to the serious dropout problem.”
– John B. Francis
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture organizations, from Theatre Atchison in Kansas to the Albrecht -Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph, Missouri, are supported by the Francis Family Foundation.