Latest from Francon.
Annual letters, grant announcements, and short essays on how we work.
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By Matthew Chase LevyOn the work of small institutions
Our second annual letter, on focus, patience, and the kinds of work that compound.
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By Francon FoundationSupporting early-career cancer research at Fred Hutch
A grant supporting early-career oncology researchers at Fred Hutch Cancer Center.
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By Francon FoundationSupporting children's care and research at CHOP
A grant supporting pediatric care and clinical research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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By Matthew Chase LevyWhy we back people early
A short essay on conviction-driven, person-by-person support — and why a small institution is built for it.
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By Francon FoundationInvesting in a neighborhood school
On our continuing support for Burckhalter Elementary and what local, durable work looks like.
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By Francon FoundationSupporting children's surgical care with Mending Kids
A grant supporting pediatric surgical access.
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By Matthew Chase LevyOur first three years
Our inaugural letter, on why we founded a small, focused institution.
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By Francon FoundationHow we work
Our grantmaking approach: few partners, multi-year support, and the patience to let work compound.