The F&I US Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The F&I US Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $725,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$725,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $342,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $149,442 | 8 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $342,500 | 8 | $6.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 10 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
The F&I US 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 The F&I US Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $725,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $175,000 |
| California | 3 | $75,017 |
| New York | 3 | $70,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University | General & Unrestricted | $725,000 |
| American Friends of Waterford Kamhlaba | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | Charitable Event | $30,000 |
| Worthy Books | General & Unrestricted | $26,730 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Indiaspora | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Nmaismithsonian | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Excellence Inc | General & Unrestricted | $23,287 |
| Action Against Hunger USA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| President & Fellows of Harvard College | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Francisco D'Souza
- Maria Ines Kavamura
Questions people ask
Does The F&I US Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The F&I US Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The F&I US Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Francisco D'Souza (Dir) and Maria Ines Kavamura (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does The F&I US Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.