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. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 07-01-2021 , and ending 06-30-2022
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$2,485,705J 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... 52,921 52,479  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 81,042
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 568,489
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 81,042
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........ 133,963 133,521  
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)....... Click to see attachment 1,500 1,500 0 0
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment 18,124 18,124   0
17 Interest...............       0
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 2,361 411   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)....... Click to see attachment 250     250
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 22,235 20,035 0 250
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 88,625 88,625
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 110,860 20,035 0 88,875
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 23,103
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 113,486
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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............. 2,357 2,145 2,145
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 156,790 130,372 130,372
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)....... 539,778 Click to see attachment536,042 758,050
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 1,046,170 Click to see attachment1,201,269 1,041,779
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 686,669 Click to see attachment583,054 553,181
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) 2,431,764 2,452,882 2,485,527
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........ 2,431,764 2,452,882
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)..... 2,431,764 2,452,882
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 2,431,764 2,452,882
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
2,431,764
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
23,103
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
3
1,248
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
2,456,115
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
3,233
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
2,452,882
Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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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 31. BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL B   2020-09-01 2021-07-07
b 29. BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC-CL B   2018-09-07 2021-07-07
c 80. BLACKSTONE INC   2019-09-19 2021-07-07
d 20. BORGWARNER INC   2019-10-25 2021-07-07
e 20. MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER DISCOVER & CO   2019-10-25 2021-07-07
20. ACCENTURE PLC CL A   2019-09-19 2021-07-07
7694.797 MUZINICH CREDIT OPP-SUP INS   2020-03-06 2021-07-20
1414.827 DFA US SUSTAINABILITY CORE 1   2018-01-31 2021-07-27
1477.943 PIONEER ILS INTERVAL FUND   2017-12-11 2021-08-23
1388.118 DFA US SUSTAINABILITY CORE 1   2018-01-31 2021-09-10
11775.726 CARILLON REAMS CORE BOND-I   2021-05-03 2021-12-16
3796.507 CARILLON REAMS CORE BOND-I   2020-10-23 2021-12-16
80. ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD SPONS ADR   2019-10-25 2022-01-18
20. BORGWARNER INC   2021-07-27 2022-01-18
20. BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC   2021-07-27 2022-01-18
20. CBRE GROUP INC   2019-09-19 2022-01-18
606.562 DFA US SUSTAINABILITY CORE 1   2018-01-31 2022-01-18
20. MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER DISCOVER & CO   2021-07-27 2022-01-18
40. ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC   2019-10-25 2022-01-18
20. FIDELITY NATL INFORMATION SVCS   2022-01-18 2022-03-14
120. FIDELITY NATL INFORMATION SVCS   2021-01-22 2022-03-14
20. IPG PHOTONICS CORP   2021-07-07 2022-03-14
60. IPG PHOTONICS CORP   2020-02-20 2022-03-14
20. APPLE COMPUTER INC   2022-03-14 2022-04-20
20. APPLE COMPUTER INC   2019-10-25 2022-04-20
20. BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC   2022-03-14 2022-04-20
20. FEDEX CORPORATION   2021-06-02 2022-04-20
20. MORGAN STANLEY DEAN WITTER DISCOVER & CO   2022-03-14 2022-04-20
20. THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC   2019-10-25 2022-04-20
20. UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC   2019-10-25 2022-04-20
128.991 DFA US SUSTAINABILITY CORE 1   2018-01-31 2022-06-10
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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 8,637   6,734 1,903
b 8,080   5,871 2,209
c 7,877   4,116 3,761
d 940   791 149
e 1,790   925 865
6,168   3,913 2,255
86,566   84,551 2,015
49,745   31,508 18,237
12,888   13,937 -1,049
49,459   30,913 18,546
149,434   150,000 -566
48,178   50,000 -1,822
10,424   14,285 -3,861
976   954 22
1,518   881 637
2,025   1,083 942
21,545   13,508 8,037
1,868   1,929 -61
17,717   13,868 3,849
1,786   2,291 -505
10,714   15,750 -5,036
2,137   4,126 -1,989
6,410   8,359 -1,949
3,327   3,014 313
3,327   1,222 2,105
1,298   1,380 -82
4,253   6,159 -1,906
1,819   1,700 119
11,913   5,917 5,996
10,880   4,889 5,991
3,881   2,873 1,008
      20,909
      20,909
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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       1,903
b       2,209
c       3,761
d       149
e       865
      2,255
      2,015
      18,237
      -1,049
      18,546
      -566
      -1,822
      -3,861
      22
      637
      942
      8,037
      -61
      3,849
      -505
      -5,036
      -1,989
      -1,949
      313
      2,105
      -82
      -1,906
      119
      5,996
      5,991
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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 81,042
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  
Form 990-PF (2021)
Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part V
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 All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) 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 1,577
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 1,577
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 1,656
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 1,656
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 4
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 75
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet75 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VI-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 XIV..................................
    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 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    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
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    Part VI-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 2021, 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 VI-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? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
     
    No
    (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)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (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.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    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
     
     
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    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 2021? .............
    1d
     
    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 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    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? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 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 2021.) .....................
    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 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-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))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    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
     
     
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    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? .................
    5d
     
     
    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? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    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?
    7a
     
    No
    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? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    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 (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 7
    Part VII
    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 VIII-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 VIII-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 (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 8
    Part IX
    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
    2,721,348
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    142,136
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    2,863,484
    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
    2,863,484
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    42,952
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    2,820,532
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    141,027
    Part X
    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 IX, line 6..................
    1
    141,027
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
    1,577
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    1,577
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    139,450
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    139,450
    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 XII, line 1 ...
    7
    139,450
    Part XI
    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
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
    4
     
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 9
    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2020     		(c)
    2020     		(d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 139,450
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 44,363
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016...... 0
    b From 2017...... 0
    c From 2018...... 0
    d From 2019...... 0
    e From 2020...... 0
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 88,875
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 44,363
    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 2021 distributable amount..... 44,512
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 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 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		94,938
    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 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		0
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017.... 0
    b Excess from 2018.... 0
    c Excess from 2019.... 0
    d Excess from 2020.... 0
    e Excess from 2021.... 0
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-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 2021, 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) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    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 IX, 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 XIV
    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 (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    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
    NORTH SHORE LAND ALLIANCE
    1395 PLANTING FIELDS ROAD
    OYSTER BAY,NY11771     		NONE PC GENERAL 7,500
    FEEDING AMERICA
    PO BOX 96749
    WASHINGTON,DC200906749     		NONE PC GENERAL 2,500
    KEHILLATH SHALOM SYNAGOGUE
    58 GOOSE MILL RD
    COLD SPRINGS HARBOR,NY11724     		NONE PC GENERAL 2,625
    THE PERFORMANCE ZONE INC
    75 MAIDEN LANE SUITE 906
    NEW YORK,NY10038     		NONE PC GENERAL 1,500
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS USA
    PO BOX 5030
    HAGERSTOWN,MD217415030     		NONE PC GENERAL 17,500
    INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITEE
    263 WEST 38TH ST 6TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10018     		NONE PC TO ADVANCE CHARITY'S 20,000
    ACLU FOUNDATION
    125 BROAD ST 18TH FL
    NEW YORK,NY10004     		NONE PC TO ADVANCE CHARITY'S 2,500
    PROPUBLICA
    155 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
    NEW YORK,NY10013     		NONE PC GENERAL 2,500
    WORKING AMERICA EDUCATION FUND
    815 16TH STREET NW
    WASHINGTON,DC20006     		NONE PC GENERAL 2,500
    CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA SOCIETY
    65-03 180TH ST
    FRESH MEADOWS,NY11365     		NONE PC TO ADVANCE CHARITY'S 4,500
    DHARMATA FOUNDATION
    235 WASHINGTON AVE
    POINT RICHMOND,CA94801     		NONE PC TO ADVANCE CHARITY'S 5,000
    UNITED HELP UKRAINE
    3930 WALNUT STREET
    FAIFAX,VA22030     		NONE PC GENERAL 5,000
    PLANNED PARENTHOOD
    114 UNIVERSITY AVE
    ROCHESTER,NY14605     		NONE PC TO ADVANCE CHARITY'S 5,500
    EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE
    122 COMMERCE ST
    MONTGOMERY,AL36104     		NONE PC GENERAL 2,000
    TEXAS CIVIL RIGHTS PROJECT
    1405 MONTOPOLIS
    AUSTIN,TX78741     		NONE PC GENERAL 2,500
    CENTER FOR COMMON GROUND
    18459 PATRIOT LANE
    RUTHER GLEN,VA22546     		NONE PC GENERAL 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 88,625
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-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 ....          
    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 81,042  
    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) ..   133,963  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    133,963
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-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 XV-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 (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    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
    Sign Here
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    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below?
    See instructions.
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    		 Firm's EIN SmallBullet
    Firm's address SmallBullet


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    Form 990-PF (2021)
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    TY 2021 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 2021 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 522,559 444,761
    DOUBLELINE TOTAL RETURN BOND F 219,820 193,569
    MUZINICH CREDIT OPPORTUNITY FU    
    STONE RIDGE ALT LENDING RISK    
    FROST TOTAL RETURN BOND FUND    
    VOYA SECURITIZED CREDIT FUND 118,890 108,033
    CARILLON REAMS CORE BOND FUND    
    TIAA-CREF CORE IMPACT 225,000 197,928
    VANGUARD HIGH-YIELD CORPORATE 115,000 97,488

    TY 2021 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    THE FRANKLIN FUND
    EIN:
    13-6160092
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CELANESE CORP 22,369 21,170
    WESTROCK CO    
    AMAZON INC 22,581 27,615
    HOME DEPOT INC 18,414 27,427
    AUTOZONE INC 24,576 49,430
    DOMINOS PIZZA INC    
    BORG WARNER AUTOMOTIVE INC 16,464 14,683
    BEST BUY INC 17,932 13,038
    NIKE INC CLASS B 8,875 12,571
    CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC 12,368 18,645
    THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC 17,735 32,597
    UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC 11,892 32,872
    ABBOTT LABS 14,891 19,557
    BLACKSTONE GRROUP INC CLASS A 18,368 29,194
    MORGAN STANLEY 15,075 24,339
    CBRE GROUP INC    
    CHUBB LTD 12,144 15,726
    BLACKROCK INC CL A 8,949 12,181
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC CL B    
    ROPER TECHNOLOGIES INC    
    SS&C TECHNOLOGIES HLDGS INC 16,662 16,260
    MICROSOFT CORP 15,460 47,257
    APPLE INC 6,365 39,375
    MASTERCARD INC CL A 21,823 25,238
    ADOBE INC 11,327 16,473
    ACCENTURE PLC CL A 15,199 22,212
    TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC 17,233 23,508
    ANSYS INC 8,806 9,572
    ALIBABA GROP HOLDING LTD SPONS    
    IPG PHOTONICS CORP    
    CDW CORP 17,255 25,030
    APPLIED MATERIALS INC    
    ALPHABET INC CL C 9,121 32,812
    DISNEY WALT CO NEW 10,684 9,440
    MCDONALDS CORP 18,699 19,750
    WILLIAMS COS INC 20,560 23,720
    JP MORGAN CHASE & CO 15,758 18,018
    FEDEX CORPORATION 25,720 22,671
    FIDELITY NATL INFORMATION SVCS    
    TJX COS INC 20,270 16,755
    BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC 14,063 17,184
    GENERAC HOLDINGS INC 15,577 12,635
    NVIDIA CORP 12,827 9,095

    TY 2021 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 205,620 268,866
    DFA INTL SUSTAINABILITY CORE AT COST 84,362 81,043
    INFINITY Q DIVERS ALPHA-INST AT COST 71,976 222
    ARTISAN INTL VALUE FUND-INS      
    DFA EM MRKT SUST CORE 1-INST AT COST 54,992 53,530
    GQP PART EMERG MKTS EQ-INST AT COST 44,753 45,455
    PIONER LLS INTERVAL FUND      
    AMERICAN TOWER CORP REIT AT COST 22,306 25,559
    ENDING BALANCE AT CHASE      
    VANGUARD INTL GROWTH FUND AD AT COST 81,552 55,613
    CBRE GROUP INC AT COST 17,493 22,893

    TY 2021 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FRANKLIN FUND
    EIN:
    13-6160092
    Description Amount
    2021 TRANSACTION POSTED IN 2022 3,004
    MUTUTAL FUND TIMING DIFFERNCES 229


    TY 2021 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 ALLOCABLE EXPENSE-PRINCI 250 0   250


    TY 2021 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    THE FRANKLIN FUND
    EIN:
    13-6160092
    Description Amount
    2020 TRANSACTION POSTED IN 2021 1,248


    TY 2021 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 18,124 18,124    


    TY 2021 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 294 0   0
    FEDERAL ESTIMATES - PRINCIPAL 1,656 0   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON QUALIFIED FOR 345 345   0
    FOREIGN TAXES ON NONQUALIFIED 66 66   0