Firman Fund
Preselected recipients only
Firman Fund is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $501,833 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$501,833
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was down from $518,333 the year before.
15% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $518,333 | 52 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $501,833 | 53 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
Firman Fund 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 Firman Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 23 | $201,833 |
| Florida | 13 | $177,000 |
| Ohio | 5 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 3 | $13,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's Hospital Foundation | Annual fund | $40,000 |
| Maclay School | Annual fund | $35,000 |
| Tall Timbers Research | Research fund | $35,000 |
| Denver Museum of Science | Annual fund | $33,333 |
| Colorado Academy | Annual fund | $20,000 |
| Miss Hall's School | Annual fund | $20,000 |
| Boca Grande Disaster Fund | Disaster relief | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Boca Grande Community Center | Annual fund | $17,000 |
| Eating Disorder Foundation | Annual fund | $15,000 |
| There With Care | Annual fund | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Diaster relief | $10,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cancer research | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Natural History | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Gasparilla Island Conservation & Improvement Assoc | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Johann Fust Library | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| KIPP Colorado Schools | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center | Leukemia research | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Children's Health Fndn | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Hospital | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Tallahassee Museum of History | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Maclay School | Boosters | $8,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Camp Jacob | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Denver Botanical Garden | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of Vail Mountain Rescue | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Hathaway Brown School | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Hawken School | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Hospice of SW Georgia | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Island School | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest of Big Bend | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| The Ethel Walker School | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| The Vail Valley Foundation | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| US Sportsman's Alliance | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Westminster School | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Headquarters Mental Health | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Roaring Fork Early Language & Literacy Alliance | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse - NC Helene Relief | Disaster relief | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephanie Firman
- Neil A Brown
- Jennifer Staton
- Robert C Webster III
- Pamela W Murphy
Questions people ask
Does Firman Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Firman Fund give?
$501,833 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Firman Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephanie Firman (Trustee), Neil A Brown (Secretary), Jennifer Staton (Treasurer) and Robert C Webster III (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Firman Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.