Forman Arts Initiative Inc
Preselected recipients only
Forman Arts Initiative Inc is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $467,732 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $67,500 and the largest $255,000. 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$467,732
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$67,500
- Largest grant$255,000
- Assets$79.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $662,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $662,000 | 4 | $83.5 million |
| 2024 | $467,732 | 4 | $79.0 million |
How to apply
Forman Arts Initiative 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Forman Arts Initiative Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $394,300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Foundation | Artworks - grant to support arts, culture and creativity in community-based organizations and artists working in partnership with black, indigenous, people of color, other marginalized, and vulnerable communities in the greater philadelphia area | $255,000 |
| Drexel University | Art works drexel co-op - support is intended to establish the forman arts initiative co-op program fund at the lenfest center for cultural partnerships. | $75,000 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | Support for public works residency program that embeds artists in city government agencies or other similar organizations to propose and implement creative solutions to pressing civic challenges. | $60,000 |
| Blackstar Projects Inc | General support | $4,300 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael C Forman
- Jennifer S Rice
- Thomas Trala
- Adjoa Jones de Almeida
- Jaime Frankurt
- Luke Nikas
- William R Hite Jr
- Rashid Johnson
- Wendell Pritchett
- Judilee Reed
Questions people ask
Does Forman Arts Initiative Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Forman Arts Initiative Inc give?
$467,732 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $67,500.
Who runs Forman Arts Initiative Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael C Forman (President), Jennifer S Rice (Vice President), Thomas Trala (Treasurer/Secretary/Cfo) and Adjoa Jones de Almeida (Executive Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Forman Arts Initiative Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.