Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC
The organization's primary exempt purpose is the management and operation of the fermi national accelerator laboratory ("fermilab") in batavia, Illinois, an international scientific user facility owned by the U.S. department of energy at which the fundamental nature of matter and energy is studied.
Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC at a glance
In short: Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $22,247,753
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sanford Underground Research Facility Foundation ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford Underground Research Facility Foundation Lead, SD | General Assistance | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,247,753 | $645,523,193 | $643,728,276 | $10,000 | 1 |
About Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC
Based on IRS filings
Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC is a public charity, based in Batavia, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC is led by Nikolista Lia Merminga, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 28 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nikolista Lia Merminga
President
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Young-Kee Kim
Interim President
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Alivisatos
Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cherry Murray
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christelle Sophie Roy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Mark
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Anderson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Sawyer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Clay
Interim Senior Director of Environment, Safety & Health
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Whitney
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha E. Michels
Director of Contract Assurance & Perf Mngt
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Schneider
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pantaleo Raimondi
Scientist & Pip II Project Director
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rolf Heuer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Grancorvitz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Manning-Hardimon
Fermilab CFO
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Tamminga Fleming
Deputy Director & Chief Research Officer
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas A. Glenzinski
Deputy Cro
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fabiola Delgado
Treasurer & Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Mark Stephens
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Mester
Vice Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon A. Bakken
CIO
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Lykken
Division Head of Technology
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Votava
Division Head
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rae Moss
Head of Office of Communications
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard P. Stanek
Sqms Deputy Project Director
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Quinn
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Velma Gordon
Chief Human Resources Officer
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC
How much does Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC give each year?
Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC?
Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC reported $22.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $645.5M.
Where does Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC operate?
Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What is Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC's EIN?
Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3319101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
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