Fermata Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in ELMHURST, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is % Gaylene R Nass. It holds total assets of $5M. Annual income is reported at $5.4M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Fermata Charitable Foundation has made 94 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $645K in 2020 to $381K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $645K distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $549K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Iowa, Virginia, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Fermata Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 94 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, IA, VA.
Fermata Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $2M across 94 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $549K.
Fermata Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Fermata Charitable Foundation is headquartered in ELMHURST, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylene R Nass | CO-TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$427K
Total Assets
$4.6M
Fair Market Value
$6.9M
Net Worth
$4.6M
Grants Paid
$381K
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$257K
Distribution Amount
$306K
Total: $4.4M
Total Grants
94
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran ChurchProgram Support | Villa Park, IL | $305K | 2023 |
| ScarceProgram Support | Addison, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Matthew 25PROGRAM SUPPORT | Cedar Rapids, IA | $1K | 2020 |
| Northern Illinois Food BankProgram Support | Geneva, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Dupage Pads Inc |
| Wheaton, IL |
| $15K |
| 2023 |
| Nami Johnson CountyProgram Support | Iowa City, IA | $8K | 2023 |
| Nami Dupage Community CenterProgram Support | Wheaton, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Esther'S FriendsProgram Support | Chicago, ID | $5K | 2023 |
| Bridge CommunitiesProgram Support | Glen Ellyn, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Emma Goldman ClinicProgram Support | Iowa City, ID | $5K | 2023 |
| Chicago Public Media (Wbez)Program Support | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Outreach HouseProgram Support | Lombard, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| United African OrganizationProgram Support | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Domestic Violence Intervention ProgramProgram Support | Iowa City, IA | $1K | 2023 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundationProgram Support | Hagerstown, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Family Folk MachineProgram Support | Iowa City, IA | $500 | 2023 |
| Nami DupagePROGRAM SUPPORT | Wheaton, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| Augustana College Cross CountryPROGRAM SUPPORT | Rock Island, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Lutheran Disaster ResponsePROGRAM SUPPORT | Merrifield, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Rhonda'S HousePROGRAM SUPPORT | Dewitt, IA | $5K | 2022 |
| Iowa Harm Reduction CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $5K | 2022 |
| MisercordiaPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $4K | 2022 |
| Womens Health ProjectPROGRAM SUPPORT | Iowa City, IA | $3K | 2022 |
| Planned ParenthoodPROGRAM SUPPORT | St Paul, MN | $2K | 2022 |
| American Civil Liberties UnionPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Nami IowaPROGRAM SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $7K | 2021 |
| Catherine Mcauley CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Cedar Rapids, IA | $3K | 2021 |
| Prairie Food CooperativePROGRAM SUPPORT | Lombard, IL | $2K | 2021 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkPROGRAM SUPPORT | Manhattan Beach, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Chicago Scholars FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2020 |
| Gardenworks ProjectPROGRAM SUPPORT | West Chicago, IL | $3K | 2020 |
| Englert TheatrePROGRAM SUPPORT | Iowa City, IA | $3K | 2020 |
| Love Christian Clearing HousePROGRAM SUPPORT | Clarendon Hills, IL | $3K | 2020 |
| John Dau FoundationPROGRAM SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $1K | 2020 |
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