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.
Francis Family Foundation History
In 1989, the Parker B. Francis Foundation merged with the Parker B. Francis III Foundation to become the Francis Family Foundation. Today, three children of John B. and Mary Harris Francis – Ann F. Barhoum, David V. Francis and J. Scott Francis – serve as the Francis Family Board of Directors.
The Parker B. Francis Fellowship Program
The Francis Family Foundation funding enables breakthrough solutions in pulmonary medicine leading to the development of enhanced treatments and cures for pulmonary diseases.
Foundation Condemns Systemic Racism
The Francis Family and the Foundation’s Board of Directors condemn racism in all its forms and call for our community to address the systemic racism affecting minority communities.
Foundation Granting Priorities Changed in 2022
In 2022, the Foundation structure transitioned from a community board to a family board and the granting priorities and strategies changed with this transition.
Small Arts Grants Program 2023
In 2022, the Foundation structure transitioned from a community board to a family board and granting priorities and strategies changed; however, our investment in the Small Arts Grants Fund continued unchanged.