Firman Fund
Firman Fund is a private foundation based in Cleveland, Ohio, incorporated in 1951. The foundation operates with no employees and maintains a focus on strategic grantmaking across multiple sectors including education, human services, and specialized research initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.4M
+23.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$502K
-3.2% YoY
Grant Count
53
+1.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-5.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Firman Fund reported a distributable amount of $442K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Firman Fund's grantmaking priorities include:
- Annual fund support
- Scholarship funds
- Research funding
- Medical dog programs
- Leukemia research
- Disaster relief
- Cancer research
- Education, philanthropy, and voluntarism
- Human services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$1,000–$52,500
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Firman Fund's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with primary activity in Colorado, Florida, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total assets: $6,793,153
- Total revenues: $406,658
- Total expenses: $617,950
- Investment income and dividends: $109,636
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $292,626
As of 2024 (most recent filing):
- Total assets: $8,390,472
- Total giving: $501,833
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,390,472 | $6,793,153 | $7,004,445 |
| Revenue | $2,209,099 | $406,658 | $222,197 |
| Expenses | $611,780 | $617,950 | $625,325 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $514,926 | $528,795 | $516,212 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,111,190 | $279,358 | $105,712 |
| Distributable Amount | $442,433 | $444,747 | $480,236 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
248 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Children's Hospital Foundation ($40,000), Maclay School ($35,000), Tall Timbers Research ($35,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | ANNUAL FUND | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS BOONE, IA | DIASTER RELIEF | $10,000 |
| ASPEN CNT FOR ENVIRONMENT ASPEN, CO | ANNUAL FUND | $3,000 |
| ASPEN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BASALT, CO | ANNUAL FUND | $5,000 |
| ASPEN EDUCATION FNDN ASPEN, CO | ANNUAL FUND | $3,000 |
| ASPEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY ASPEN, CO | ANNUAL FUND | $1,500 |
| ASPEN HOPE CENTER BASALT, CO | ANNUAL FUND | $3,000 |
| ASPEN MOUNTAIN RESCUE ASPEN, CO | ANNUAL FUND | $3,000 |
| ASPEN YOUTH CENTER ASPEN, CO | ANNUAL FUND | $3,000 |
| BOCA GRANDE HEALTH CLINIC BOCA GRANDE, FL | ANNUAL FUND | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHANIE FIRMAN | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| NEIL A BROWN | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| JENNIFER STATON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT C WEBSTER III | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAMELA W MURPHY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 5900 Landerbrook Dr # 1100, Cleveland, OH 44124-4020
- Telephone: 216-367-0680
- EIN: 34-6513655
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Firman Fund fund?
Firman Fund's grantmaking priorities include: • Annual fund support • Scholarship funds • Research funding • Medical dog programs • Leukemia research • Disaster relief • Cancer research • Education, philanthropy, and voluntarism • Human services
How do I apply for a grant from Firman Fund?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 48 grants in 2023 • Total giving in 2023: $501,833 • Typical grant range: $1,000–$52,500 **Recent Grants (2023):** • Cleveland Museum of Natural History: $52,500 (Annual Fund) • Tall Timbers Research: $35,000 (Research Fund) • Denver Museum of Nature and Science: $33,333 (Annual Fund)
Where does Firman Fund make grants?
Firman Fund's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with primary activity in Colorado, Florida, and Ohio.
What size grants does Firman Fund award?
In 2024, Firman Fund awarded 53 grants totaling $502K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Firman Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Firman Fund reported a distributable amount of $442K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Firman Fund's EIN?
Firman Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6513655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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