Jonathan P Formanek Foundation
Accepts applications
Jonathan P Formanek Foundation is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $417,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $175,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$417,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$13.1 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $520,500 the year before.
26% 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 | $520,500 | 33 | $12.3 million |
| 2024 | $417,500 | 19 | $13.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jonathan Formanek 6075 Poplar Ave Suite 726, Memphis, TN 38119 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (479) 738-6206 |
| What to submit | The application must be made in writing detailing the purpose of the request. |
| Restrictions | Must be a 503(c)(3) organization. No restriction or limitation to grant unless specified in the grant agreement. |
What Jonathan P Formanek Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $175,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $115,000 |
| Texas | 10 | $112,500 |
| New York | 2 | $6,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Brooks Museum | To promote the provision of visual art medium through diverse exhibits | $175,000 |
| Jacob's Pillow | To engage the public's appreciation and support for dance with respect to indigenous people | $115,000 |
| Bruce Woods Dance | To support the dance company in its efforts to entertain and enrich the public | $35,000 |
| Stage West Theatre | To promote educational outreach services to the community through art | $15,000 |
| Amphibian Stage | To support art education programs for veterans and youth and free public events | $15,000 |
| Undermain Theatre | To support innovative threatre with interest in poetic and language-driven work | $15,000 |
| Turtle Creek Conservancy | To care for the turtle creek park and arlington hall while creating a public space | $15,000 |
| Second Thought | To support the creation of challenging and thought provoking plays with local artists | $5,000 |
| Ochre House Theatre | To support projects that contribute to the artistic and spiritual revival of the community | $5,000 |
| ACLU Membership Dept | To support the defense of individual rights | $5,000 |
| Soul Rep Theatre | To support quality transformative black theatre | $2,500 |
| Chamber Music International | To present chamber music on the highest level for the community | $2,500 |
| Charles Moore Foundation | To support educational programs and preservation projects for the architecture of charles moore | $2,500 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | To inspire the public to embrace how architecture relates to nature | $2,500 |
| Fallingwater Conservancy | To promote the idea of people living in harmony with nature by by planting trees and preserving the fallingwater house designed by frank l wright | $1,500 |
| The Glass House | To support the preservation and interpretation of modern architecture, landscape, and art through inspiration and experimentation | $1,500 |
| Tulsa Foundation for Architecture | To celebrate oklahoma's architectural heritage through education, advocacy, and archives | $1,500 |
| Edith Farnsworth House | To support the preservation of the historic edith farnsworth house | $1,500 |
| Martin House | To support the preservation of the martin house which exhibits harmony with nature | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan P Formanek
- Andrew Whitmore
- Joyce Sealand
Questions people ask
Does Jonathan P Formanek Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jonathan P Formanek Foundation give?
$417,500 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jonathan P Formanek Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan P Formanek (President/Chairman of the Board), Andrew Whitmore (Secretary-Treasurer/Director) and Joyce Sealand (Director).
What does Jonathan P Formanek Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.