Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2020
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2020, or tax year beginning 07-01-2020 , and ending 06-30-2021
Name of foundation
THE FRANKLIN FUND
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)55 EAST 52ND STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10055
A Employer identification number

13-6160092
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(212) 245-5900
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ...
bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$2,997,427
J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books
(b) Net investment
income
(c) Adjusted net
income
(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 50,462 50,273  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 88,668
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 648,303
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 88,668
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 139,130 138,941  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......   0 0 0
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......   0 0  
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........       0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... 1,500 1,500 0 0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... 18,061 18,061   0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... 1,662 235   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... 0 0  
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......   0 0  
22 Printing and publications..........   0 0  
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... 250     250
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 21,473 19,796 0 250
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 156,700 156,700
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 178,173 19,796 0 156,950
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -39,043
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 119,145
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 2,743 2,357 2,357
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 162,831 156,790 156,790
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet     0 0
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet0      
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 563,768 Click to see attachment539,778 899,053
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 839,060 Click to see attachment1,046,170 1,046,665
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 902,925 Click to see attachment686,669 892,562
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 2,471,327 2,431,764 2,997,427
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 2,471,327 2,431,764
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 2,471,327 2,431,764
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 2,471,327 2,431,764
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
2,471,327
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-39,043
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
2,329
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
2,434,613
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
2,849
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
2,431,764
Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a 486.855 FROST TOTAL RETURN BOND-INST   2019-02-01 2020-07-06
b 8087.648 FROST TOTAL RETURN BOND-INST   2020-01-03 2020-07-06
c 4677.268 DFA INTL SUSTAINABILITY CORE   2018-03-08 2020-08-31
d 20. ABBOTT LABORATORIES   2020-02-20 2020-09-01
e 20. AMERICAN TOWER CORP REIT   2020-02-20 2020-09-01
60. BEST BUY INCORPORATED   2019-10-25 2020-09-01
20. BORGWARNER INC   2019-10-25 2020-09-01
20. IPG PHOTONICS CORP   2019-10-25 2020-09-01
20. ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC   2020-02-20 2020-09-01
20. WESTROCK CO   2020-02-20 2020-09-01
20. ACCENTURE PLC CL A   2020-02-20 2020-09-01
22.024 STONE RIDGE ALT LENDING RISK   2018-02-01 2020-09-11
2. AMAZON.COM INC   2019-10-25 2020-09-23
20. ANSYS INC   2019-10-25 2020-09-23
20. BLACKSTONE INC.   2019-09-19 2020-09-23
20. CBRE GROUP INC   2019-09-19 2020-09-23
20. DOMINO'S PIZZA INC   2019-10-25 2020-09-23
20. ADOBE SYSTEMS INC COM   2019-09-19 2020-10-23
20. APPLE COMPUTER INC   2019-10-25 2020-10-23
20. APPLIED MATERIALS INC   2019-10-25 2020-10-23
1409.642 ARTISAN INTL VALUE FUND-INS   2019-12-09 2020-10-23
1487.474 ARTISAN INTL VALUE FUND-INS   2018-03-08 2020-10-23
20. BORGWARNER INC   2019-10-25 2020-10-23
20. CDW CORP   2020-09-01 2020-10-23
937.207 DFA INTL SUSTAINABILITY CORE   2018-03-08 2020-10-23
757.909 DFA EM MRKT SUST CORE 1-INST   2019-12-09 2020-10-23
323.172 DFA EM MRKT SUST CORE 1-INST   2018-07-02 2020-10-23
7. HOME DEPOT INC   2019-10-25 2020-10-23
20. MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER DISCOVER & CO   2019-10-25 2020-10-23
900.901 MUZINICH CREDIT OPP-SUP INS   2019-09-19 2020-10-23
20. SS&C TECHNOLOGIES HLDGS INC   2020-02-20 2020-10-23
20. THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC   2019-10-25 2020-10-23
20. WESTROCK CO   2020-02-20 2020-10-23
89.015 STONE RIDGE ALT LENDING RISK   2018-02-01 2020-12-04
20. ABBOTT LABORATORIES   2019-09-19 2020-12-08
20. BLACKSTONE INC.   2019-09-19 2020-12-08
20. CBRE GROUP INC   2019-09-19 2020-12-08
20. CELANESE CORP COMMON   2019-10-25 2020-12-08
425.532 DFA INTL SUSTAINABILITY CORE   2018-03-08 2020-12-08
1022.495 DFA US SUSTAINABILITY CORE 1   2019-12-09 2020-12-08
491.642 DFA EM MRKT SUST CORE 1-INST   2019-12-09 2020-12-08
20. MICROSOFT CORP   2019-10-25 2020-12-08
20. MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER DISCOVER & CO   2019-10-25 2020-12-08
441.306 MUZINICH CREDIT OPP-SUP INS   2019-09-19 2020-12-08
20. TEXAS INSTRS INC   2019-09-19 2020-12-08
31.843 VANGUARD INTL GROWTH FUND AD   2020-10-23 2020-12-08
520.291 VOYA SECURITIZED CREDIT-I   2020-03-06 2020-12-08
20. APPLE COMPUTER INC   2019-10-25 2020-12-16
20. BEST BUY INCORPORATED   2019-10-25 2020-12-16
20. BORGWARNER INC   2019-10-25 2020-12-16
40. DISNEY WALT CO   2020-09-01 2020-12-16
20. WESTROCK CO   2020-02-20 2020-12-16
20. APPLE COMPUTER INC   2019-10-25 2021-01-22
200. APPLIED MATERIALS INC   2019-10-25 2021-01-22
40. CBRE GROUP INC   2019-09-19 2021-01-22
402.253 DFA INTL SUSTAINABILITY CORE   2018-03-08 2021-01-22
442.478 DFA EM MRKT SUST CORE 1-INST   2019-12-09 2021-01-22
20. J P MORGAN CHASE & CO   2020-09-23 2021-01-22
20. SS&C TECHNOLOGIES HLDGS INC   2020-02-20 2021-01-22
28.622 VANGUARD INTL GROWTH FUND AD   2020-10-23 2021-01-22
20. CHUBB LTD   2019-09-19 2021-01-22
40.149 STONE RIDGE ALT LENDING RISK   2018-02-01 2021-03-12
1476.669 DFA US SUSTAINABILITY CORE 1   2019-12-09 2021-05-03
206. WESTROCK CO   2020-02-20 2021-05-07
134. WESTROCK CO   2019-09-19 2021-05-10
2233.616 PIONEER ILS INTERVAL FUND   2017-12-11 2021-06-01
60. APPLE COMPUTER INC   2019-10-25 2021-06-02
20. BLACKSTONE INC.   2019-09-19 2021-06-02
439.754 DFA US SUSTAINABILITY CORE 1   2018-01-31 2021-06-02
40. DOMINO'S PIZZA INC   2019-10-25 2021-06-02
20. IPG PHOTONICS CORP   2019-10-25 2021-06-02
20. MASTERCARD INC CL A   2019-09-19 2021-06-02
20. NIKE INC CL B   2019-10-25 2021-06-02
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(e)
Gross sales price
(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 4,873   5,000 -127
b 80,957   84,230 -3,273
c 49,813   52,011 -2,198
d 2,138   1,767 371
e 4,970   4,915 55
6,814   4,413 2,401
828   791 37
3,172   2,842 330
8,699   7,694 1,005
630   815 -185
4,760   4,252 508
1,102   1,127 -25
6,159   3,474 2,685
6,241   4,454 1,787
1,043   1,040 3
916   1,083 -167
8,297   5,523 2,774
9,722   5,678 4,044
2,299   1,222 1,077
1,224   1,105 119
48,167   50,000 -1,833
50,827   57,000 -6,173
800   791 9
2,592   2,264 328
10,047   10,422 -375
7,018   6,723 295
2,993   2,886 107
1,968   1,648 320
1,037   925 112
10,009   10,180 -171
1,300   1,299 1
9,604   5,917 3,687
806   815 -9
4,539   4,553 -14
2,139   1,680 459
1,241   1,035 206
1,322   1,083 239
2,600   2,481 119
5,017   4,732 285
30,102   25,112 4,990
5,010   4,361 649
4,322   2,817 1,505
1,277   925 352
5,000   4,987 13
3,330   2,591 739
5,034   4,449 585
5,005   5,379 -374
2,548   1,222 1,326
2,066   1,471 595
761   791 -30
6,927   5,305 1,622
889   815 74
2,754   1,222 1,532
21,422   10,723 10,699
2,613   2,165 448
4,972   4,473 499
4,960   3,925 1,035
2,678   1,880 798
1,346   1,299 47
4,999   3,999 1,000
3,081   3,184 -103
2,275   2,054 221
50,236   35,672 14,564
12,312   7,834 4,478
8,038   4,875 3,163
19,164   21,063 -1,899
7,498   3,665 3,833
1,840   1,035 805
15,004   9,793 5,211
17,153   10,458 6,695
4,108   2,842 1,266
7,381   5,549 1,832
2,687   1,830 857
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Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69
(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69
(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       -127
b       -3,273
c       -2,198
d       371
e       55
      2,401
      37
      330
      1,005
      -185
      508
      -25
      2,685
      1,787
      3
      -167
      2,774
      4,044
      1,077
      119
      -1,833
      -6,173
      9
      328
      -375
      295
      107
      320
      112
      -171
      1
      3,687
      -9
      -14
      459
      206
      239
      119
      285
      4,990
      649
      1,505
      352
      13
      739
      585
      -374
      1,326
      595
      -30
      1,622
      74
      1,532
      10,699
      448
      499
      1,035
      798
      47
      1,000
      -103
      221
      14,564
      4,478
      3,163
      -1,899
      3,833
      805
      5,211
      6,695
      1,266
      1,832
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2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
Bracket 2 88,668
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ...................
Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
SECTION 4940(e) REPEALED ON DECEMBER 20, 2019 - DO NOT COMPLETE
1 Reserved
(a)
Reserved
(b)
Reserved
(c)
Reserved
(d)
Reserved
2
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Form 990-PF (2020)
Form 990-PF (2020)
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Reserved................................ 1 1,656
c All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 1,656
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 1,656
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2020 estimated tax payments and 2019 overpayment credited to 2020 6a 1,368
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 1,368
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 6
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 294
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2021 estimated taxBullet0 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
  • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletNY
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2020 or the taxable year beginning in 2020? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 5
    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbullet  
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletCO EVERCORE TRUST CO Telephone no.bullet (212) 822-7647

    Located atbullet55 EAST 52ND STREETNEW YORKNY ZIP+4bullet10055
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2020, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?......................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?...............
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).......
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    1b
     
     
    ........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2020, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2020?.............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?......................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2020 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2020.)..................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2020?
    4b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 6
    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?.............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?.....
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?..........
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation
    (If not paid, enter
    -0-)
    (d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    CYNTHIA F FRANKLIN TRUSTEE
    1
    0    
    12 TOYON COURT
    SAUSALITO,CA94965
    GEORGE S FRANKLIN III TRUSTEE
    1
    0    
    61 COVE NECK ROAD
    OYSTER BAY,NY11771
    HELENA F ROZIER TRUSTEE
    1
    0    
    35 COMPO BEACH ROAD
    WESTPORT,CT06880
    SHEILA F LIEBER TRUSTEE
    1
    0    
    61 COVE NECK ROAD
    OYSTER BAY,NY11771
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position
    (c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation
    (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 7
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 8
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    2,663,966
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    178,827
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    2,842,793
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    2,842,793
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    42,642
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    2,800,151
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    140,008
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    140,008
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2020 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    1,656
    b
    Income tax for 2020. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,656
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    138,352
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    138,352
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    138,352
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    156,950
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
    0
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
    0
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
    0
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    156,950
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b. See instructions.................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    156,950
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus
    (b)
    Years prior to 2019
    (c)
    2019
    (d)
    2020
    1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Part XI, line 7 138,352
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2020:
    a Enter amount for 2019 only....... 62,961
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020:
    a From 2015...... 0
    b From 2016...... 0
    c From 2017...... 0
    d From 2018...... 0
    e From 2019...... 0
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2020 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 156,950
    a Applied to 2019, but not more than line 2a 62,961
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....
    0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........
    0
    d Applied to 2020 distributable amount..... 93,989
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2020. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........
    0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......
    0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........
    0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............
    0
    f Undistributed income for 2020. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2021 ..........
    44,363
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......
    0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2015 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...
    0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2021.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......
    0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2016.... 0
    b Excess from 2017.... 0
    c Excess from 2018.... 0
    d Excess from 2019.... 0
    e Excess from 2020.... 0
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2020, enter the date of the ruling....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........
    Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2020 (b) 2019 (c) 2018 (d) 2017
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....
             
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........
             
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....
             
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
             
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...
             
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....
             
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....
             
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization
             
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    Foundation
    status of
    recipient
    Purpose of grant or
    contribution
    Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    JACOB'S PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL INC
    358 GEORGE CARTER ROAD
    BECKET,MA01223
    NONE PC GENERAL 5,000
    KEHILLATH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE
    58 GOOSE MILL RD
    COLD SPRINGS HARBOR,NY11724
    NONE PC GENERAL 3,500
    LONG ISLAND CARES INC
    10 DAVIDS DRIVE
    HAUPPAUGE,NY11788
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,500
    THE INTERFAITH NUTRITION NETWORK INC
    211 FULTON AVENUE
    HEMPSTEAD,NY11550
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,000
    NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC
    225 VARICK STREET 7TH FLOOR
    NEW YORK,NY10014
    NONE PC GENERAL 500
    THE ACTORS' FUND OF AMERICA
    729 SEVENTH AVENUE SUITE 10TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10019
    NONE PC GENERAL 3,000
    COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS INC
    129 FULTON STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10038
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,500
    THE PERFORMANCE ZONE INC
    75 MAIDEN LANE SUITE 906
    NEW YORK,NY10038
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,000
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA
    PO BOX 5030
    HAGERSTOWN,MD217415030
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,500
    ACLU FOUNDATION
    125 BROAD ST 18TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10004
    NONE PC TO ADVANCE CHARITY'S 15,000
    EPIPHANY MAGAZINE
    71 BEDFORD STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10014
    NONE PC TO ADVANCE CHARITY'S 20,000
    PUBLIC ADVOCATES INC
    131 STEUART STREET SUITE 300
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA SOCIETY
    65-03 180TH ST
    FRESH MEADOWS,NY11365
    NONE PC TO ADVANCE CHARITY'S 2,500
    SAVE THE CHILDREN
    PO BOX 618
    GLEN WILD,NY12738
    NONE PC TO ADVANCE CHARITY'S 2,500
    SYDA FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 600
    SOUTH FALLSBURG,NY12779
    NONE PC GENERAL 12,500
    CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF TORTURE
    SPECIALTY BUILDING
    ST PAUL,MN55114
    NONE PC TO ADVANCE CHARITY'S 7,500
    DHARMATA FOUNDATION
    235 WASHINGTON AVE
    POINT RICHMOND,CA94801
    NONE PC TO ADVANCE CHARITY'S 7,500
    DECODA INC
    PO BOX 3252
    NEW YORK,NY10163
    NONE PC GENERAL 1,000
    TIDES FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 29903
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94129
    NONE PC GENERAL 20,000
    SHARE OUR STRENGTH
    1030 15TH STREET NW NO 1100W
    WASHINGTON,DC20005
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,500
    THE NORTH SHORE LAND ALLIANCE
    1395 PLANTING FIELDS RD
    OYSTER BAY,NY11771
    NONE PC TO ADVANCE CHARITY'S 6,200
    PROJECT SOUTH
    9 GAMMON ST SE
    ATLANTA,GA30315
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,500
    THE NEW GEORGIA PROJECT
    830 GLENWOOD AVE SOUTHEAST SUITE 51
    ATLANTA,GA30316
    NONE PC GENERAL 2,500
    CENTER FOR COMMON GROUND
    18459 PATRIOT LANE
    RUTHER GLEN,VA22546
    NONE PC GENERAL 28,500
    SAN FRANCISCO MARIN FOOD BANK
    900 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94107
    NONE PC TO ADVANCE CHARITY'S 2,500
    Total .................................bullet 3a 156,700
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code
    (b)
    Amount
    (c)
    Exclusion code
    (d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........
             
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 50,462  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............
        18 88,668  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   139,130  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    139,130
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow
    Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Form 990-PF (2020)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    TY 2020 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FRANKLIN FUND
    EIN:
    13-6160092
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    TAX PREPARATION FEE (NON-ALLOC 1,500 1,500    

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    THE FRANKLIN FUND
    EIN:
    13-6160092
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    VANGUARD INTERMEDIATE-TERM COR 472,559 479,840
    DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN BOND F 194,820 192,447
    MUZINICH CREDIT OPPORTUNITY FU 84,551 86,336
    STONE RIDGE ALT LENDING RISK    
    FROST TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND    
    VOYA SECURITIZED CREDIT FUND 94,240 89,496
    CARILLON REAMS CORE BOND FUND 200,000 198,546

    TY 2020 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE FRANKLIN FUND
    EIN:
    13-6160092
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CELANESE CORP 19,413 24,256
    WESTROCK CO    
    AMAZON INC 22,581 44,722
    HOME DEPOT INC 18,414 31,889
    AUTOZONE INC 24,576 34,321
    DOMINOS PIZZA INC    
    BORG WARNER AUTOMOTIVE INC 15,086 19,416
    BEST BUY INC 13,768 18,397
    NIKE INC CLASS B 8,875 19,002
    CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC 12,368 18,711
    THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC 23,652 40,358
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 16,781 33,637
    ABBOTT LABS 14,891 20,867
    BLACKSTONE GRROUP INC CLASS A 18,115 34,970
    MORGAN STANLEY 14,458 29,341
    CBRE GROUP INC 15,080 24,947
    CHUBB LTD 12,144 12,715
    BLACKROCK INC CL A 8,949 17,499
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL B 12,605 16,675
    ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC 13,868 18,808
    SS&C TECHNOLOGIES HLDGS INC 16,662 20,177
    MICROSOFT CORP 15,460 49,846
    APPLE INC 7,587 42,184
    MASTERCARD INC CL A 21,823 29,207
    ADOBE INC 11,327 26,354
    ACCENTURE PLC CL A 19,112 29,479
    TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC 17,233 29,422
    ANSYS INC 8,806 13,882
    ALIBABA GROP HOLDING LTD SPONS 14,285 18,142
    IPG PHOTONICS CORP 8,359 12,646
    CDW CORP 13,898 24,451
    APPLIED MATERIALS INC    
    ALPHABET INC CL C 9,121 37,595
    DISNEY WALT CO NEW 8,105 14,062
    MCDONALDS CORP 18,699 18,479
    WILLIAMS COS INC 16,290 15,930
    JP MORGAN CHASE & CO 13,160 21,776
    FEDEX CORPORATION 18,477 17,890
    FIDELITY NATL INFORMATION SVCS 15,750 17,000

    TY 2020 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    THE FRANKLIN FUND
    EIN:
    13-6160092
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    DFA US SUSTAINABILITY CORE 1 AT COST 284,422 441,640
    DFA INTL SUSTAINABILITY CORE AT COST 84,362 104,549
    INFINITY Q DIVERS ALPHA-INST AT COST 105,000 79,734
    ARTISAN INTL VALUE FUND-INS      
    DFA EM MRKT SUST CORE 1-INST AT COST 54,992 71,602
    GQP PART EMERG MKTS EQ-INST AT COST 44,753 61,142
    PIONER LLS INTERVAL FUND AT COST 13,937 12,755
    AMERICAN TOWER CORP REIT AT COST 17,651 21,611
    ENDING BALANCE AT CHASE      
    VANGUARD INTL GROWTH FUND AD AT COST 81,552 99,529

    TY 2020 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FRANKLIN FUND
    EIN:
    13-6160092
    Description Amount
    2020 TRANSACTION POSTED IN 2021 1,248
    BASIS ADJ ON APPLE AND STONE RISK ALT 1,601


    TY 2020 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FRANKLIN FUND
    EIN:
    13-6160092
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    OTHER NON-ALLOCABLE EXPENSE - 250 0   250


    TY 2020 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FRANKLIN FUND
    EIN:
    13-6160092
    Description Amount
    2019 TRANSACTION POSTED IN 2020 2,329


    TY 2020 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FRANKLIN FUND
    EIN:
    13-6160092
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INVESTMNT MNGMNT FEES (NON-DED 18,061 18,061    


    TY 2020 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FRANKLIN FUND
    EIN:
    13-6160092
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL TAX PAYMENT - PRIOR YE 59 0   0
    FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL 1,368 0   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR 193 193   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 42 42   0