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Firethorn Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Rockville, Maryland · EIN 994553480

Firethorn Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $516,751 and the largest $996,002. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

How to apply

Firethorn 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Firethorn Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois1$996,002
Virginia1$37,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Lungevity Foundation Inc
Chicago, IL
Donated 8,450 shares of nvidia on 09-20-2024 for purpose of mission$996,002
Virginia Student Aid Foundation Inc DBA Virginia Athletics Foundation
Charlottesville, VA
General operating expenses$37,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Firethorn Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Firethorn Foundation Inc give?

$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $516,751.

Who runs Firethorn Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists George Ferris (Chair), Andrea Ferris (Director), Jackson Ferris (Director) and Nicola Ferris (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Firethorn Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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