Carl Forstmann Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carl Forstmann Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $124,000 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$124,000
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $84,000 the year before.
41% of its 2025 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 | $82,000 | 29 | $952,078 |
| 2024 | $84,000 | 26 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $124,000 | 39 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Carl Forstmann 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 Carl Forstmann Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 8 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $27,000 |
| Connecticut | 9 | $19,000 |
| New York | 5 | $17,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $6,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $6,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Twilight Academy | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Chesapeake Charities | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Waldorf School of Lexington | Charitable contribution | $8,000 |
| Chestertown River Arts | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Standearth | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Lakota Waldorf School | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Stone Barns Center | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Digs With Dignity | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Parks & Trails New York | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Transportation Alternatives | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Bridgeport Rescue Mission | Charitable contribution | $3,500 |
| Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County | Charitable contribution | $3,500 |
| Rebuilding Together Kent County | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Washington College | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Mary's Meals | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Room to Grow | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Sisters of Life | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Talawanda Oxford Pantry | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Future 5 | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Monastary of Christ in the Desert | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Pacific House Inc | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Pathways Inc | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Arlington Eats | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Esperanza Academy | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Horizons | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Kent Association of Riding Therapy | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Minary's Dream Alliance | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Adventure Recovery | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Pepperdine University | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| St Michaels Church | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| The Childrens Scholarship Fund | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Victoria's Voice | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Williams College | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Arts for Learning CT | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Food Link | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christina Giammalva
- Cecily Lyle
- Victoria Arnold
- Mia Moran
- Sarah Lyle
- Stephen Lyle
- Elissa Moran
- Steve Wilson
- Tony Forstmann
Questions people ask
Does Carl Forstmann Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carl Forstmann Memorial Foundation give?
$124,000 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Carl Forstmann Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christina Giammalva (President), Cecily Lyle (Secretary), Victoria Arnold (Trustee) and Mia Moran (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Carl Forstmann Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.