Forni Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Forni Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Rosa, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $69,947 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $3,122 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$69,947
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$3,122
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $58,517 the year before.
63% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,517 | 5 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $69,947 | 8 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Forni Family Charitable 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 Forni Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $64,843 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $104 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Reef | Donation to help with mission of preserving the world's corals reefs and raise awareness about the ocean's ecosystems. | $50,000 |
| Little Troopers Ranch | Donation to help with mission of finding homes for foster animals | $5,000 |
| Santa Rosa Charities | Tacklng poverty, feeding the hungry and counseling immigrants. | $5,000 |
| Friends of Trione Anadel Park | Donation to support the preservation and maintenance of trione anadel park | $3,243 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis | Donation to fund research to cure ms | $3,000 |
| University of Hawaii | Donation to a 501(c)(3) organization, for education purposes | $2,000 |
| Cardinal Newman High School | Donation to 501(c)(3) organization, for education purposes | $1,600 |
| Great Bridge High School | Donation to 501(c)(3) organization, for education purposes | $104 |
Officers and trustees
- James Joseph Forni
- Cantlen Camille Forni
- Will Antonio Forni
Questions people ask
Does Forni Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Forni Family Charitable Foundation give?
$69,947 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $3,122.
Who runs Forni Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Joseph Forni (Chief Executive Officer), Cantlen Camille Forni (Secretary) and Will Antonio Forni (Chief Financial Officer).
What does Forni Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and human services.