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The Foundation For Educational Advancement is a private corporation based in BRIGHTON, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Gordon R Follmer. It holds total assets of $288K. Annual income is reported at $182K. Total assets have grown from $3K in 2011 to $288K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. According to available records, The Foundation For Educational Advancement has made 12 grants totaling $543K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $143K and $232K annually from 2022 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $232K distributed across 3 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $230K, with an average award of $45K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, North Carolina, Virginia, which account for 50% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
The Foundation For Educational Advancement primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, NC, VA.
The Foundation For Educational Advancement has distributed a total of $543K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $45K. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $230K.
The Foundation For Educational Advancement typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Foundation For Educational Advancement is headquartered in BRIGHTON, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Follmer | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gordon R Follmer | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Fisher | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$288K
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$288K
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$543K
Average Grant
$45K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family AcademyBuilding Classrooms and computers | Providenciales | $150K | 2024 |
| Academy Of The Sacred HeartGeneral Fund Donation | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $15K | 2024 |
| Beyond BasicsGeneral Fund Donation | Southfield, MI | $2K | 2024 |
| Reese RitterGeneral Fund Donation | Rolesville, NC | $1K | 2024 |
| St Augustine Catholic ChurchPrograms | Howell, MI | $500 | 2024 |
| The Nature ConservancyGeneral Fund Donation | Merrifield, VA | $300 | 2024 |
| Tracy FollmerGeneral Fund Donation | Scottsdale, AZ | $150 | 2024 |
| Pope Francis CenterGENERAL FUND DONATION | Detroit, MI | $750 | 2023 |
| Turks And Caicos Youth FoundationGENERAL FUND DONATION | Providenciales | $500 | 2023 |