Embraer Foundation Inc
Embraer Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Melbourne, Florida. It supports nonprofit organizations working to strengthen communities, expand access to education and workforce pathways, and respond to urgent needs.
Embraer Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Embraer Foundation Inc gave $300K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), top state Florida. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,020
- +23.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,715
- +23.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,635
- Total assets
- $404,765
- +71.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Embraer Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests; applications can be submitted electronically through its website. Published funding opportunities provide application details when open, and the foundation also makes strategic or invitation-based awards and offers employee-driven support. Applicants should refer to the guidelines on the foundation’s website for award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- July 15 for local (e)NVEST Community Grants.
- Deadline
- July 15 for local (e)NVEST Community Grants.
- Contact
Application contact: Embraer Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 1205 General Aviation Dr, Melbourne, FL 32935
Phone: (954) 359-3700
Website: https://embraerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Embraer Foundation Inc
Who Embraer Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marshall University Foundation ($35K). Together the top 10 received $213K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 126 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it serves communities where Embraer operates and, for (e)NVEST Community Grants, communities where the company has facilities. In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 17% to Arizona, 12% to West Virginia, 7% to Ohio, and 5% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Embraer Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 317% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2021) to $305K (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall University Foundation Huntington, WV | Educational Partnership Program | $35,000 |
| Experience Aviation Opalocka, FL | Empact Grant | $30,000 |
| Child Crisis Arizona Mesa, AZ | Envest Community Grant | $25,000 |
| Daily Bread Melbourne, FL | Envest Community Grant | $25,000 |
| National Aviation Hall of Fame Dayton, OH | Empact Grant | $20,000 |
| Brevard Schools Foundation Viera, FL | Educational Partnership Program | $17,500 |
| Pinellas Community Foundation Clearwater, FL | Educational Partnership Program | $17,500 |
| Airlink Inc Washington, DC | Empact Grant | $15,000 |
| Black Pilots of America Green Valley, AZ | Empact Grant | $15,000 |
| Central Georgia Technical College Macon, GA | Educational Partnership Program | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $404,765 | $379,039 | $210,260 | $300,020 | 28 | $301,020 | $39 | $18,537 |
| 2023 | $235,986 | $355,622 | $344,111 | $242,210 | 28 | $242,340 | $235 | $12,905 |
| 2022 | $224,475 | $323,799 | $305,092 | $305,092 | 41 | $305,092 | $67 | $12,223 |
| 2021 | $205,768 | $134,448 | $72,199 | $71,882 | 15 | $72,199 | $15 | $7,718 |
| 2020 | $143,519 | $7,675 | $103,863 | $101,425 | 14 | — | — | $8,851 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Embraer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its approach as investing in nonprofits that build stronger communities, expand access to education and workforce pathways, and respond to urgent needs. It gives particular attention to STEM education, career exploration, technical training, industry-aligned workforce readiness, essential resources, economic mobility, and employee volunteer involvement.
The 2024 grants show support for varied organizations. Marshall University Foundation says its purpose is to support Marshall University by receiving, investing, and administering private resources. Experience Aviation says it introduces at-risk youth to aviation and related STEM fields. Child Crisis Arizona describes its work as providing children and youth a safe environment and helping create strong families; Daily Bread says it works to address hunger and homelessness. Brevard Schools Foundation says it matches community resources with the needs of public K–12 schools, while Central Georgia Technical College says it provides private funding for items including equipment, scholarships, and staff and faculty development. Airlink describes its work as transporting relief workers and emergency supplies for nongovernmental organizations responding to disasters and humanitarian crises.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $300,020. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $7,635. Among the largest awards were $35,000 to Marshall University Foundation for an Educational Partnership Program; $30,000 to Experience Aviation for an EMPACT Grant; and $25,000 each to Child Crisis Arizona and Daily Bread for (e)NVEST Community Grants. Other notable awards included $20,000 to the National Aviation Hall of Fame for an EMPACT Grant and $17,500 each to Brevard Schools Foundation and Pinellas Community Foundation for Educational Partnership Programs.
The (e)NVEST Community Grant program considers projects addressing education, housing, food insecurity, and workforce development or job skills in communities where Embraer has facilities. The program offers General Operating and Competitive grants of up to $10,000 and $25,000, respectively. The foundation says employee-based review committees at each location select programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steve Moldrem as president, Gary Kretz as treasurer, and Christian Zinn as secretary. Board members listed are Andreza Alberto, Gary Spulak, Marsha Woelber, and Stephen Friedrich.
Embraer Foundation Inc is led by Steve Moldrem, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve Moldrem
President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Kretz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian Zinn
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Spulak
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Woelber
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Friedrich
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andreza Alberto
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Kirsten Patchett (2021–2023) — President · Filing note: Ended 082123
- Former: Steve Moldrem Start (2023) — President
- Former: Carlos Alberto Griner (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Anjuli Boston (2020–2021) — President · Filing note: Thru oct 21
- Former: Michael Klevens (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Embraer Foundation Inc
How much does Embraer Foundation Inc give each year?
Embraer Foundation Inc gave $300K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $242K across 28 grants.
What is Embraer Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Embraer Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,635, and its average grant was $10,715, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Embraer Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Embraer Foundation Inc give grants?
Embraer Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arizona (17%) and West Virginia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Melbourne, FL (6 grants), Mesa, AZ (3 grants), Macon, GA (2 grants) and Tampa, FL (2 grants).
Does Embraer Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Embraer Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Envest Community Grant" (8 grants), "Empact Grant" (6 grants) and "Educational Partnership Program" (6 grants).
Who are Embraer Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Embraer Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Marshall University Foundation ($35,000), Experience Aviation ($30,000) and Child Crisis Arizona ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Embraer Foundation Inc?
Embraer Foundation Inc reported $405K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $301K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Embraer Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website describes its approach as investing in nonprofits that build stronger communities, expand access to education and workforce pathways, and respond to urgent needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Embraer Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests; applications can be submitted electronically through its website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Embraer Foundation Inc's EIN?
Embraer Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1499060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Embraer Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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