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Forum Foundation is a private corporation based in S PORTLAND, ME. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is John Y Keffer. It holds total assets of $6.6M. Annual income is reported at $22K. Total assets have grown from $2.8M in 2011 to $6.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. Forum foundation supports community development within cocle province, panama, by creating opportunities that further education. This is primarily accomplished through grants to support the programs of academia forum (see part xiv). Direct expenditures in 2022 include oversight of academia forum's programs. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Forum Foundation has made 6 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $544K. Annual giving has grown from $558K in 2020 to $680K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $680K, with an average award of $388K. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Forum foundation supports community development within cocle province, panama, by creating opportunities that further education. This is primarily accomplished through grants to support the programs of academia forum (see part xiv). Direct expenditures in 2022 include oversight of academia forum's programs.
Expenses: $588K
Forum foundation supports community development within cocle province, panama, by creating opportunities that further education. This is primarily accomplished through grants to support the programs of academia forum (see part xiv). Direct expenditures in 2022 include oversight of academia forum's programs. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY.
Forum Foundation has distributed a total of $2.3M across 6 grants. The median grant size is $544K, with an average of $388K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $680K.
Forum Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Forum Foundation is headquartered in S PORTLAND, ME.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet F Robinson | DIRECTOR | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Richard J Berthy | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charles F Johnson | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Y Keffer | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sonia Brooks | ASSISTANT TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stacey Hong | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$798K
Total Assets
$6.8M
Fair Market Value
$6.8M
Net Worth
$6.8M
Grants Paid
$680K
Contributions
$747
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$6K
Total: $1.5M
Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$388K
Median Grant
$544K
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academia ForumTO FUND EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN RURAL COCLE PROVINCE | Northern Cocle Region | $680K | 2023 |
| All Souls NycCONTRIBUTION IN MEMORY OF HERB HENRYSON, FORMER BOARD SECRETARY | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |