FEMSA Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
FEMSA Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.1 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $478,132 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$7.1 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$478,132
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$8.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $7.1 million | 16 | $8.8 million |
How to apply
FEMSA Foundation Inc 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 FEMSA Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $850,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $2.7 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $1.6 million |
| New York | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $500,000 |
| California | 1 | $150,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $100,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $60,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inter-American Dialogue | General & Unrestricted | $1.3 million |
| Avina Americas Inc | General & Unrestricted | $900,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | General & Unrestricted | $679,504 |
| Un Habitat | the development of the project Improving public spaces for early childhood development | $565,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $557,495 |
| Nesta | General & Unrestricted | $550,000 |
| Avina Americas Inc | Water Program | $500,000 |
| World Resources Institute | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| Sesame Workshop | General & Unrestricted | $456,263 |
| Global Water Challenge | General & Unrestricted | $341,053 |
| Fundacion United Way Colombia | LAPIS project - Early Childhood Friendly Places | $300,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junio | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Water Org Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Children and Nature Network | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Friends of Catholic University in Chile Inc | General & Unrestricted | $54,000 |
| Biz Lab Inc | General & Unrestricted | $13,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Helene S Cohen
- Juan Fonseca Serratos
- Alejandro Gil Ortiz
Questions people ask
Does FEMSA Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does FEMSA Foundation Inc give?
$7.1 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $478,132.
Who runs FEMSA Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Helene S Cohen (Dir, Pres), Juan Fonseca Serratos (Dir, Sec) and Alejandro Gil Ortiz (Dir).
What does FEMSA Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, human services and environment and conservation.