Franklin College of Indiana

Franklin, IN · Founded 1937

Supporting business and community development in IN

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Regional Advocacy
Topic
Economic Development
Contact
Kerry Prather

About Organization

Franklin College of Indiana serves the business community in Franklin, IN through advocacy and leadership development. The organization manages $53.5M in annual revenue, $154.5M in assets. Recent financial data shows organizational stability over the past three years.

What They Focus On

Economic Growth

Promotes regional economic development through strategic partnerships and support for business expansion initiatives

Member Services

Provides networking opportunities, professional development resources, and support services for member organizations

Community Leadership

Develops business leadership capacity and facilitates collaboration on community priorities and regional challenges

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$53.5M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$154.5M

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023
2023 $53,485,375 $52,908,332 $154,479,400 725
2022
2022 $45,024,560 $52,368,802 $149,014,659 743
2021
2021 $51,278,837 $50,621,990 $144,719,563 758
2020
2020 $64,884,316 $49,853,745 $160,839,660 763
2019 $38,689,128 $47,536,371 $142,128,594 862
2018 $43,088,333 $45,962,474 $147,361,132 848

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Identifies priority issues through stakeholder consultation and analysis of business community needs

  • 02

    Strategic Planning

    Develops targeted initiatives based on member input and regional economic development priorities

  • 03

    Program Implementation

    Executes programs through partnerships with member organizations and community stakeholders

  • 04

    Impact Assessment

    Evaluates outcomes through member feedback and tracks progress toward organizational objectives

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Franklin College of Indiana

CIVIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Coordinates civic community development efforts through strategic planning and implementation support

CHARITABLE DONATION

Provides structured support and resources for charitable donation initiatives across member organizations

For grant recipients exempt purposes

Delivers comprehensive services focused on for grant recipients exempt purposes to advance organizational mission and impact

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Franklin College of Indiana.

KP

Kerry Prather

President
Full-time
Compensation: $344,963
DC

Dana Cummings

Vice President Development and Alumni Engagement (Until March 2024)
Full-time
Compensation: $166,130
KH

Kevin Honigford

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $158,245
KF

Kristin Flora

Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of the College
Full-time
Compensation: $151,198
JC

Jasmina Cheeseman

Program Director & Assistant Professor
Full-time
Compensation: $137,705
AJ

Andrew Jones

Vice President for Student Development & Dean of Students
Full-time
Compensation: $137,498
KH

Kevin Honigford

Vice President and CFO
AH

Andrew Hendricks

VP of Enrollment & Marketing
Full-time
Compensation: $173,688

Milestones

2024

Program Enhancement

2024

Launched enhanced member services and expanded advocacy initiatives for business community

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Maintains active programming serving member organizations and regional economic development priorities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AE
Amber Elwood Trustee 2.0 hrs/week
BC
Bill Cox Trustee 2.0 hrs/week
BD
Billie Dragoo Trustee 2.0 hrs/week
BR
Brad Rateike Trustee (Beg DEC 2024) 2.0 hrs/week
CD
Cathy Dunn Vice Chair 2.0 hrs/week
DB
David Byers Trustee 2.0 hrs/week
DH
Daniel Hann Trustee 2.0 hrs/week
DD
David Dunkle Vice Chair 2.0 hrs/week
DW
David Wantz Trustee 2.0 hrs/week
DH
Deana Haworth Vice Chair 2.0 hrs/week
DA
Devin Anderson Trustee 2.0 hrs/week
IR
Illene Roggensack Trustee (Beg May 2024) 2.0 hrs/week
JG
Julie Gilmore Trustee 2.0 hrs/week
JD
James Due Trustee 2.0 hrs/week
JN
James Napolitan Treasurer 2.0 hrs/week
JA
John Auld Jr Vice Chair 2.0 hrs/week
JT
John Talley Trustee 2.0 hrs/week
JA
Jon Almeras Trustee 2.0 hrs/week
KS
Kristin Stpierre Trustee 2.0 hrs/week
KK
Katharine Kruse Trustee 2.0 hrs/week
KC
Kevin Crowe Trustee 2.0 hrs/week
PC
Peter Cangany Chair of the Board 2.0 hrs/week
RS
Rafael Sanchez Jr Trustee 2.0 hrs/week
RS
Randy Stocklin Trustee (Until February 2024) 2.0 hrs/week
RB
Robert Brown Trustee 2.0 hrs/week
RD
Robert DeVoss Vice Chair 2.0 hrs/week
RB
Ron Bowsher Trustee 2.0 hrs/week
ST
Sean Thomasson Vice Chair 2.0 hrs/week
SD
Susan DeVoss Secretary 2.0 hrs/week
SW
Susan Williams Vice Chair 2.0 hrs/week
TW
Theressa Wright Vice Chair 2.0 hrs/week
TB
Todd Bemis Vice Chair 2.0 hrs/week
WH
Worthe Holt Jr Vice Chair 2.0 hrs/week
YW
Yolanda White Trustee 2.0 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.5M

Highest Paid

$405K

Kerry Prather

Compensated Officers

7

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Kerry Prather President $344,963 $59,763 $404,726 40
Dana Cummings Vice President Development And Alumni Engagement (Until March 2024) $166,130 $40,261 $206,391 40
Andrew Hendricks VP Of Enrollment & Marketing $173,688 $32,685 $206,373 40
Kevin Honigford Vice President And Chief Financial Officer $158,245 $28,982 $187,227 40
Andrew Jones Vice President For Student Development & Dean Of Students $137,498 $38,041 $175,539 40
Kristin Flora Vice President For Academic Affairs & Dean Of The College $151,198 $23,785 $174,983 40
Jasmina Cheeseman Program Director & Assistant Professor $137,705 $17,269 $154,974 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$2.6M

Total Forgiven

$2.7M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

304

Loan Details 1 loan

$2,643,200
Forgiven
Forgiven: $2,676,367 100%
Approved Apr 8, 2020
Lender BMO Bank National Association
Jobs Reported 304
Forgiven On Jul 23, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$101K Grants Received
5 Organizations

Top Funders

5 total
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$52K
JC
Johnson County Community Foundation Inc.
$28K
KC
Kosciusko County Community
$10K
CA
Charities Aid Foundation America
$6K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$6K
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Johnson County Community Foundation Inc. Kosciusko County Community Charities Aid Foundation America American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Johnson County Community Foundation Inc. Kosciusko County Community Charities Aid Foundation America American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$1.2M Total Obligated
$1.2M Total Amount
3 Awards
2 Agencies

By Agency

Education $1.1M
HHS $194K

Awards

Agency Award ID Type Period Amount
Education P063P251400 DIRECT PAYMENT FOR SPECIFIED USE, AS A SUBSIDY OR OTHER NON-REIMBURSABLE DIRECT FINANCIAL AID (C) 2025-2031 $1,053,564
HHS H79SM089938 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2024-2027 $193,712
Education P268K261400 DIRECT LOAN (E) 2025-2047 $0

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

Contact

Get in touch with Franklin College of Indiana

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101 Branigin Blvd Franklin, IN 46131