Donate to The Frankie Fund
Your gift lifts a crushing weight. 100% of your donation goes directly to paying funeral costs.
Secure PayPal donation takes less than a minute. Your information is protected and your donation is tax-deductible.
Gold Donation - $500
Fully funds a hearse, transportation, or facilities for viewing.
Silver Donation - $250
Helps cover service cars, body preparation, or memorial packages.
Ruby Donation - $100
Supports private viewing schedules or flower arrangements.
Make a Donation
We accept donations securely via PayPal. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.
All donations are tax-deductible. The Henzi Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Tax ID: 861325395
Where Your Donation Goes
When you donate to The Frankie Fund, your contribution directly covers:
- Funeral home services and facilities
- Transportation (hearse, service vehicles)
- Body preparation and care
- Memorial services and viewings
- Obituary services
- Flower arrangements and memorial items
Zero administrative fees. The Henzi family covers all operational costs so that 100% of your donation reaches families in need.
💙 Frankie's Story: Why This Fund Exists
The Frankie Fund was born from heartbreak and hope. When Rachel lost her precious son Frankie, the devastating grief was compounded by an impossible financial burden. Like so many families, Rachel couldn't afford the funeral costs on her own and relied on the kindness of others to give Frankie the dignified farewell he deserved. Today, The Frankie Fund ensures no other parent faces that same crushing weight alone.
Your Gift Lifts a Crushing Weight
Help spare a grieving family the financial stress of a funeral. Every donation to The Frankie Fund makes a difference.
🏠 Serving Our Communities
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio and Rising Sun, Indiana, we serve families throughout southern Indiana and the greater Cincinnati area who are facing the unthinkable. While these are our primary service areas we are looking to expand and watch for people we can help outside these areas. If you are in Columbus, Ohio, Lexington, Kentucky, Louisville, Kentucky and want to spread our message and work into those cities we'd be happy to work with you.
📈 Our Impact So Far
In our first 4 years, we've helped well over a dozen families with final expenses, giving away thousands of dollars in direct assistance. While our average payout is around $750 per family, in an ideal world we believe it should be $5,000 or more.
As of June 2025 we've paid more than $14,000 to funeral services to cover the costs.
Many families can't afford funeral services even with our help, and those who run their own fundraisers often face additional costs like lost wages during their grieving period. Our dream is to cover all funeral costs completely, allowing any additional funds families raise to help them through their immediate financial needs during this devastating time.
🕓 The Reality of Child Loss in America
- In 2023, 22,841 children and teens (ages 1-19) died in the U.S. - a mortality rate of 29 deaths per 100,000
- Every single hour a child passes away somewhere in America
- Funeral costs compound families' grief when they can least afford it
💵 Funeral Costs: The Financial Reality
- A traditional funeral with viewing and burial now averages $7,800-$8,300
- Even cremation-inclusive services commonly cost $6,000-$7,000
- For infant funerals, basic costs often range from $3,000 to $12,000
- No family should be forced to choose between grief and expenses
🎗️ How Your Donation Helps
Gold Donation - Give the Gift of Comfort - $500
- Transportation to the funeral home
- Facilities and personnel to manage viewing
- Funeral ceremony location and staff
- Fully fund the hearse
Silver Donation - Help Cover Key Costs - $250
- Cover the cost of a Service Car
- Partially cover the cost of a hearse
- Fully fund a memorial package
- Cover Body Preparation Services for Viewing
Ruby Donation - Show Your Support For a Parent - $100
- Private Viewing Custom Schedule
- Partially Cover Flowers
- Consultation and Fees
- Help ease a family's burden
Any Amount Makes a Difference
Even $25 or $50 helps cover essential services and brings us closer to our goal of fully supporting every family we serve.
🤝 Complete Transparency - Where Your Money Goes
We want you to know exactly how your donation is used:
- ✅ 100% of your donation goes directly to paying funeral costs-nothing else
- ✅ We don't use donated funds for web hosting, advertising, or administrative costs
- ✅ All operational expenses are covered by Frankie's family through The Henzi Foundation
- ✅ Your generosity reaches grieving families exactly as intended
- ✅ Tax-deductible receipts provided for all donations (Tax ID: 861325395)
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