FMI FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) PROVIDES FUNDS TO HELP SUPPORT THE FOOD INDUSTRY'S IMPORTANT FOOD SAFETY, HEALTH AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND ENCOURAGE HEALTHIER EATING. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE PARTNERSHIP FOR FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION, UNIFIED VOICE PROTOCOL AND THE FAMILY MEALS MONTH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.5M
-5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$120K
-22.6% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-22.6% YoY
About Fmi Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Fmi Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ARLINGTON, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,534,955 | $12,161,980 | $10,601,900 |
| Revenue | $1,824,078 | $736,933 | $937,449 |
| Expenses | $1,526,563 | $964,172 | $1,145,052 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,229,309 | $441,992 | $385,080 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Food Marketplace Inc ($35,000), Partnership for Food Safety Education ($25,000), Common Threads ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FOOD MARKETPLACE INC ARLINGTON, VA | RESOURCE DATA ON TRENDS IN FAMILY MEALS. | $35,000 |
| PARTNERSHIP FOR FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION ARLINGTON, VA | CONSUMER FOOD SAFETY INITIATIVES THAT REDUCE FOODBOURNE ILLNESSES | $25,000 |
| COMMON THREADS AUSTIN, TX | PROMOTION OF FAMILY MEALS PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| CENTER FOR FOOD INTEGRITY GLADSTONE, MO | INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT RACIAL JUSTICE, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY IN THE FOOD SYSTEM | $20,000 |
| FOUNDATION FOR FOOD INTEGRITY GLADSTONE, MO | SUPPORT CONSUMER RESEARCH ON TRANSPARENCY ON FOOD SAFETY ISSUES | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ART POTASH | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TIFFANY MENYHART | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAM STEWART | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JIM WISPINSKI | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAGMAR BOGGS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRENT COTTEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KEITH DAILEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KEVIN DAVIS | TRUSTEE UNTIL 12/24 | 1 | — |
| MOLLY FOGARTY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRIS FOLEY | TRUSTEE UNTIL 12/24 | 1 | — |
| BRIAN GEORGE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NEIL GOLUB | TRUSTEE UNTIL 12/24 | 1 | — |
| OSCAR GONZALEZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GEORGIA VAN GUNDY | TRUSTEE UNTIL 2/24 | 1 | — |
| TODD JONES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICK KEYES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| OLI MORTON | TRUSTEE UNTIL 12/24 | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH SHERIDAN | TRUSTEE UNTIL 12/24 | 1 | — |
| MIKE VAIL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JULIA WELLS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BRAD W BROOKSHIRE | PAST CHAIR UNTIL 12/24 | 1 | — |
| MARVIN VINES | TRUSTEE AS OF 4/24 | 1 | — |
| MARY JANE MELENDEZ | TRUSTEE AS OF 6/24 | 1 | — |
| LESLIE G SARASIN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SALVATORE J DICARLO | CFO/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DAVID FIKES | SENIOR VP/SECRETARY | 19 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fmi Foundation?
Fmi Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ARLINGTON, VA. It holds $11.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fmi Foundation?
As of 2024, Fmi Foundation holds $11.5M in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $120K in 2024.
Where does Fmi Foundation operate?
Fmi Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Fmi Foundation award?
In 2024, Fmi Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $120K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fmi Foundation's EIN?
Fmi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1970352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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