Private foundation · Memphis, TN

Jonathan P Formanek Foundation

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Typical grant size
$5K – $10K – $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
32
Repeat grantees
15
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNONE
ContactJONATHAN FORMANEK · 4797386206
MaterialsTHE APPLICATION MUST BE MADE IN WRITING DETAILING THE PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST.
RestrictionsMUST BE A 503(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. NO RESTRICTION OR LIMITATION TO GRANT UNLESS SPECIFIED IN THE GRANT AGREEMENT.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Jonathan P Formanek
PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Andrew Whitmore
SECRETARY-TREASURER/DIRECTOR
Joyce Sealand
DIRECTOR
Andrew J Whitmore III
SECRETARY-TREASURER/DIRECT
Joyce H Sealand
DIRECTOR

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
4.4%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
119
Total grants awarded
$2.8M
Total amount
$24K
Average grant
$575K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$418K
19 grants
2023
$521K
33 grants
2022
$588K
50 grants
2021
$670K
9 grants
2020
$633K
8 grants

Top recipients

2 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$1.1M
Memphis Brooks Museum
2 grants · TN
$275K
Jacob's Pillow
3 grants · MA
$248K
4 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$225K
5 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$80K
5 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$70K
3 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$65K
2 grants · TX · ✓ Exact match
$55K
Kera
4 grants · TX
$50K
Bruce Woods Dance
1 grant · TX
$35K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Memphis Brooks Museum
TO PROMOTE THE PROVISION OF VISUAL ART MEDIUM THROUGH DIVERSE EXHIBITS
TN · TY 2024
$175K
Jacob's Pillow
TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC'S APPRECIATION AND SUPPORT FOR DANCE WITH RESPECT TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
MA · TY 2024
$115K
Bruce Woods Dance
TO SUPPORT THE DANCE COMPANY IN ITS EFFORTS TO ENTERTAIN AND ENRICH THE PUBLIC
TX · TY 2024
$35K
Stage West Theatre
TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ART
TX · TY 2024
$15K
Undermain Theatre
TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE THREATRE WITH INTEREST IN POETIC AND LANGUAGE-DRIVEN WORK
TX · TY 2024
$15K
Amphibian Stage
TO SUPPORT ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS AND YOUTH AND FREE PUBLIC EVENTS
TX · TY 2024
$15K
Turtle Creek Conservancy
TO CARE FOR THE TURTLE CREEK PARK AND ARLINGTON HALL WHILE CREATING A PUBLIC SPACE
TX · TY 2024
$15K
Second Thought
TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF CHALLENGING AND THOUGHT PROVOKING PLAYS WITH LOCAL ARTISTS
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Ochre House Theatre
TO SUPPORT PROJECTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE ARTISTIC AND SPIRITUAL REVIVAL OF THE COMMUNITY
TX · TY 2024
$5K
ACLU Membership Dept
TO SUPPORT THE DEFENSE OF INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
NY · TY 2024
$5K
Chamber Music International
TO PRESENT CHAMBER MUSIC ON THE HIGHEST LEVEL FOR THE COMMUNITY
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Soul Rep Theatre
TO SUPPORT QUALITY TRANSFORMATIVE BLACK THEATRE
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
TO INSPIRE THE PUBLIC TO EMBRACE HOW ARCHITECTURE RELATES TO NATURE
AZ · TY 2024
$3K
Charles Moore Foundation
TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PRESERVATION PROJECTS FOR THE ARCHITECTURE OF CHARLES MOORE
TX · TY 2024
$3K
Tulsa Foundation for Architecture
TO CELEBRATE OKLAHOMA'S ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND ARCHIVES
OK · TY 2024
$2K
Martin House
TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION OF THE MARTIN HOUSE WHICH EXHIBITS HARMONY WITH NATURE
NY · TY 2024
$2K
Edith Farnsworth House
TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC EDITH FARNSWORTH HOUSE
IL · TY 2024
$2K
The Glass House
TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE, LANDSCAPE, AND ART THROUGH INSPIRATION AND EXPERI…
CT · TY 2024
$2K
Fallingwater Conservancy
TO PROMOTE THE IDEA OF PEOPLE LIVING IN HARMONY WITH NATURE BY BY PLANTING TREES AND PRESERVING THE FALLINGWATER HOUSE D…
PA · TY 2024
$2K
Memphis Brooks Museum
TO PROMOTE THE PROVISION OF VISUAL ART MEDIUM THROUGH DIVERSE EXHIBITS
TN · TY 2023
$100K
Jacob's Pillow
TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC'S APPRECIATION AND SUPPORT FOR DANCE WITH RESPECT TO INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
MA · TY 2023
$83K
Dallas Black Dance Theatre
FOR COSTS OF PERFORMANCES, ARTS EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
TX · TY 2023
$50K
Bruce Wood Dance
TO SUPPORT A DANCE COMPANY IN ITS EFFORTS TO ENTERTAIN AND ENRICH THE PUBLICTO SUPPORT A DANCE COMPANY IN ITS EFFORTS TO…
TX · TY 2023
$35K
Stage West Theatre
TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ART
TX · TY 2023
$25K
Amphibian Stage Productions
TO SUPPORT ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS AND YOUTH AND FREE PUBLIC EVENTS
TX · TY 2023
$25K
Undermain Theatre
TO SUPPORT INNOVATIVE THEATER WITH INTEREST IN POETIC AND LANGUAGE-DRIVEN WORK
TX · TY 2023
$25K
Turtle Creek Conservancy
TO CARE FOR THE TURTLE CREEK PARK AND ARLINGTON HALL WHILE CREATING A PUBLIC SPACE
TX · TY 2023
$25K
Frank Lloyd Wright Bldg Conservancy
TO PRESERVE AND SUSTAIN THE REMAINING WORKS DESIGNED BY FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND TECHNICAL SE…
IL · TY 2023
$10K
Kufa Public Radio
TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION, INFORMATION, AND ENTERTAINMENT THROUGH PUBLIC RADIO
AR · TY 2023
$10K
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
TO SUPPORT THE DEFENSE OF PEOPLE'S RIGHTS
NY · TY 2023
$10K
Ochre House Theater
TO SUPPORT ART PROJECTS THAT CARRY A MESSAGE OF ARTISTIC AND SPIRITUAL REVIVAL TO THE COMMUNITY
TX · TY 2023
$10K
Fallingwater Conservancy
TO PROMOTE THE IDEA OF PEOPLE LIVING IN HARMONY WITH NATURE BY BY PLANTING TREES AND PRESERVING THE FALLINGWATER HOUSE D…
PA · TY 2023
$10K
The Nature Conservancy
TO CONSERVE LANDS AND WATERS WORLDWIDE
VA · TY 2023
$10K
Frank Lloyd Wright Trust
TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE, AND INSPIRE THE PUBLIC THROUGH INTEREST IN THE DESIGN AND PRESERVATION OF PRESENT SITES DESIGNED BY …
IL · TY 2023
$10K
Kera
TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS OFFERED BY PUBLIC BROADCASTING
TX · TY 2023
$10K
Charles Moore Foundation
TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PRESERVATION PROJECTS FOR THE ARCHITECTURE OF CHARLES MOORE
TX · TY 2023
$5K
Jubliee Theatre
TO HELP THEATRE PRODUCTIONS THAT GIVE VOICE TO THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
TX · TY 2023
$5K
Martin House
TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION OF THE MARTIN HOUSE WHICH EXHIBITS HARMONY WITH NATURE
NY · TY 2023
$5K
Edith Farnsworth House
TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC EDITH FARNSWORTH HOUSE
IL · TY 2023
$5K
Price Tower
TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO GREAT ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND DESIGN TO LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND GLOBAL AUDIENCES IN AN ARTS COMPLEX DES…
OK · TY 2023
$5K
The Glass House
TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION AND INTERPRESTATION OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE, LANDSCAPE, AND ART WHILE PROMOTING INSPIRATION A…
CT · TY 2023
$5K
Museum of Design Atlanta
TO ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF DESIGN IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVITY AND FUNCTIONALITY FOR ALL AGES
GA · TY 2023
$5K
Chamber Music International
TO PRESENT CHAMBER MUSICE ON THE HIGHEST LEVEL FOR THE COMMUNITY AND PROVIDE BROADER ACCESS TO AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT NORT…
TX · TY 2023
$5K
Currier Museum of Art
TO SUPPORT THE USE OF ART TO EDUCATE AND ENHANCE THE PUBLIC
NH · TY 2023
$5K
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
TO INSPIRE THE PUBLIC TO EMBRACE HOW ARCHITECTURE RELATES TO NATURE
AZ · TY 2023
$5K
Vickery Meadow Neighborhood Alliance
TO ASSIST AN 8 FAITH ASSOCIATION IN FEEDING, CLOTHING, AND MEETING EVERYDAY NEEDS OF THE POOR
TX · TY 2023
$5K
Tulsa Foundation for Architecture
TO CELEBRATE OKLAHOMA'S ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND ARCHIVES
OK · TY 2023
$5K
Carrol & Madison Co Library Foundation
TO BE USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF KINGSTON LIBRARY
AR · TY 2023
$3K
Us Modernist
TO DOCUMENT, PRESERVE, AND PROMOTE MODERN ARCHITECTURE
NC · TY 2023
$3K
Soul Rep Theatre
TO SUPPORT QUALITY TRANSFORMATIVE BLACK THEATRE
TX · TY 2023
$3K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.