Louis & Josie Forchheimer Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis & Josie Forchheimer Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $569,872 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $56,987 and the largest $170,962. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$569,872
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$56,987
- Largest grant$170,962
- Assets$13.1 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $518,150 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $529,130 | 7 | $11.2 million |
| 2024 | $518,150 | 7 | $11.9 million |
| 2025 | $569,872 | 7 | $13.1 million |
How to apply
Louis & Josie Forchheimer Memorial Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Louis & Josie Forchheimer Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3 | $341,924 |
| Colorado | 1 | $56,987 |
| Georgia | 1 | $56,987 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $56,987 |
| Texas | 1 | $56,987 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Springhill Avenue Temple Attn David Rose | General operating | $170,962 |
| United Way of Southwest Alabama | General operating | $113,975 |
| American Cancer Society | General operating | $56,987 |
| American Heart Association | General operating | $56,987 |
| Memphis Jewish Home B'nai B'rith Home & Hospital | General operating | $56,987 |
| Diabetic Clinic of Mobile Inc | General operating | $56,987 |
| Regents -University of Colorado Cu Cancer Center Fund | General operating | $56,987 |
Officers and trustees
- Regions Bank
Questions people ask
Does Louis & Josie Forchheimer Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis & Josie Forchheimer Memorial Foundation give?
$569,872 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $56,987.
Who runs Louis & Josie Forchheimer Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Regions Bank (Trustee).
What does Louis & Josie Forchheimer Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.