Formento Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Formento Family Foundation is a private foundation in Peoria, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $208,750 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $42,500. 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$208,750
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$42,500
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $220,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $146,000 | 9 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 11 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $208,750 | 11 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Formento Family 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 Formento Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 7 | $117,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $38,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $38,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $8,250 |
| California | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Food Bank | To help feed hungry families throughout phoenix and nine arizona counties. | $42,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul | To feed a hungry neighbor. | $39,500 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General support | $38,500 |
| Food for the Poor | To help with funding and further their missionhelp us serve those in extreme poverty. With your help, to help those in extreme poverty. | $38,500 |
| Billy's Place | To provide support to children and their families through their grief journey. | $11,000 |
| Sister for Life | General support | $11,000 |
| NPH USA | To provide physical, emotional and spiritual support on a long-term basis to disadvantaged children. | $8,250 |
| The Franciscan Friars | To support and help god's people, sharing the message of reconciliation, unity and at-one-ment on three continents. | $7,500 |
| All Seated in A Barn | General support | $6,000 |
| Congregation of Holy Cross | To support ongoing operations and the charism of holy cross. | $5,500 |
| Tia Foundation | To provide a lifetime of medical care to some of the poorest people in the most remote areas mexico. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicholas Formento
- Barabara Formento
Questions people ask
Does Formento Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Formento Family Foundation give?
$208,750 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs Formento Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicholas Formento (Trustee) and Barabara Formento (Trustee).
What does Formento Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and faith communities.