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Formanek Foundation is a private corporation based in MEMPHIS, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. It holds total assets of $155.4M. Annual income is reported at $22M. Total assets have grown from $14.7M in 2011 to $155.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee and New York. According to available records, Formanek Foundation has made 79 grants totaling $13.1M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $2.7M in 2020 to $7.7M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $1.8M, with an average award of $165K. The foundation has supported 55 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, California, Maine, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$147K
Largest Grant
$1.1M
Based on 18 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Formanek Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 79 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, CA, ME.
Formanek Foundation has distributed a total of $13.1M across 79 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $165K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $1.8M.
Organization must be qualified under 501(c)(3). Restrictions and limitations only if specificied in grant agreement.
Formanek Foundation is headquartered in MEMPHIS, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin L Formanek | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Lee Copp | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ryan Carroll | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jonathan Spitzer | DIRECTOR/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| J Michael Howard Ii | SEC-TREASURER/DIRECTOR/EXEC COMM | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Walter W Rotchild | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/EXEC COMM | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$155.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$155.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
79
Total Giving
$13.1M
Average Grant
$165K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
55
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Fay Jones ConservancyTO SUPPORT ARCHITECTURAL EDUCATION | Memphis, TN | $100K | 2022 |
| Integrated HealthTO HELP REMOVE CHILDREN'S HEALTH BARRIERS TO LEARNING | Brunswick, ME | $75K | 2021 |
| State Collaborative On Reforming Education (Tn Score)TO PROMOTE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC PROGRESS FOR TENNESSEE STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH CAREER | Nashville, TN | $1.8M | 2022 |
| Church Health CenterTO SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE FOR UNDERINSURED PEOPLE | Memphis, TN | $1M | 2022 |
| Brooks MuseumTO PROMOTE THE PROVISION OF VISUAL ART MEDIUM THROUGH DIVERSE EXHIBITS | Memphis, TN | $1M | 2022 |
| Youth VillagesTO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT WILL SERVE BOTH CHILDREN IN NEED AS WELL AS THEIR PARENTS | Memphis, TN | $1M | 2022 |
| Riverfront DevelopmentTO PROMOTE THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE MISSISSIPPI BY SUPPORTING PUBLIC EVENTS ON THE RIVER. | Memphis, TN | $600K | 2022 |
| MusoTO PROMOTE EFFORT TO ELIMINATE PREVENTABLE DEATHS ROOTED IN POVERTY | San Francisco, CA | $400K | 2022 |
| Integrate HealthTO HELP REMOVE CHILDREN'S HEALTH BARRIERS TO LEARNING | Brunswick, ME | $275K | 2022 |
| Healthy LearnersTO PROMOTE THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION CARE FOR STUDENTS LIVING IN PROVERTY IN SC | Columbia, SC | $250K | 2022 |
| Jacaranda HealthTO HELP REACH UNDER-SERVED MOTHERS AND BABIES THROUGH GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS | Nairobi | $250K | 2022 |
| Earth EnableTO INSTALL EARTHERN SEALED FLOORS OVER DIRT FLOORS OF PERSONS LIVING IN PROVERTY IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND IMPROVE LIVING CONDITIONS. | Jinja | $213K | 2022 |
| Just CityTO ADVANCE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS FOR DISADVANTAGED PERSONS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM FOCUSING PN EXPUNGEMENT AND BAIL | Memphis, TN | $200K | 2022 |
| Community LiftTO IMPROVE MEMPHIS BY THE REVIVAL OF ITS DISINVESTED NEIGHBORHOODS | Memphis, TN | $165K | 2022 |
| Tennessee Innocence ProjectTO PROMOTE THE INVESTIGATION AND LITIGATION OF PERSONS WITH EVIDENCE OF ACTUAL INNOCENCE | Nashville, TN | $106K | 2022 |
| Protect Our AquiferTO SUPPORT THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE MEMPHIS SAND AQUIFER | Memphis, TN | $100K | 2022 |
| Ceo WorksTO SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT ACCESS FOR NEWLY RELEASED INMATES FROM NY PRISON AND CORRECTION CENTERS | New York, NY | $75K | 2022 |
| Sasamani FoundationTO SUPPORT GENDER EQUALITY IN EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES | Old Mystic, CT | $50K | 2022 |
| Archer School For GirlsTO PROMOTE AND EXPAND THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF GIRLS INTELLECTUALLY AND EMOTIONALLY. | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| St Mary'S Parish Soup KitchenTO PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE POOR AND HOMELESS IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE | Memphis, TN | $40K | 2022 |
| St Matthew'S Parish SchoolTO SUPPORT THE EPISCOPAL PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH 8TH GRADE EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS TRAINING OF CHILDREN | Pacific Palisades, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Iris OrchestraTO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE ARTS IN THE MID-SOUTH | Germantown, TN | $75K | 2021 |
| Doctors Without BordersTO SUPPORT LIFESAVING MEDICAL CARE WHERE NEEDED MOST IN THE WORLD | New York, NY | $50K | 2021 |
| Cri-Operation FistulaTO FUND MEDICAL RESEARCH TO END OBSTETRIC FISTULA | Austin, TX | $50K | 2021 |
| Mid-South Food BankTO HELP ELIMINATE HUNGER IN MID-SOUTH | Memphis, TN | $50K | 2021 |
| Teach For AmericaTO REACH CHILDREN IN CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE THEY ARE DENIED ACCESS TO EXCELLENT EDUCATION - TO HELP ALL CHILDREN REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL | New York, NY | $50K | 2021 |
| Give DirectlyTO HELP THE EXTREME POOR PRIMARILY IN KENYA, UGANDA, AND RWANDA, AFRICA | New York, NY | $50K | 2021 |
| Facing History And OurselvesTO SUPPORT THE IDEA THAT STUDENTS CAN LEARN FROM HISTORY TO ADDRESS SIMILAR ISSUES THEY MAY FACE | Memphis, TN | $25K | 2021 |
| Jiff IncTO HELP REDUCE JUVENILE RECIDIVISM | Memphis, TN | $25K | 2021 |
| Memphis Interfaith AssociationTO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOLUTIONS THAT WILL HELP VUNERABLE PERSONS LIVE WITH INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY | Memphis, TN | $25K | 2021 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeTO PROMOTE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE | Montgomery, AL | $25K | 2021 |
| Levitt ShellTO SUPPORT DIVERSE COMMUNITY THROUGH MUSIC | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2021 |
| Slingshot MemphisGENERAL CHARITABLE - TO FIGHT POVERTY AND ITS EFFECTS IN MEMPHIS | Memphis, TN | $75K | 2020 |
| Operation FistulaTO FUND MEDICAL RESEARCH TO END OBSTETRIC FISTULA | Austin, TX | $50K | 2020 |
| Johns Hopkins MedicineTO SUPPORT MEDICAL RESEARCH FOR SCLERODERMA (RESTRICTED) | Baltimore, MD | $50K | 2020 |
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