Fonda Improvement Society
Fonda Improvement Society is a private foundation, based in FONDA, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $138K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $9K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$138K
+2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$4K
+48.3% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$738
+48.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fonda Improvement Society reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Fonda Improvement Society
Based on IRS filings
Fonda Improvement Society is a private foundation, based in FONDA, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $138K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $9K.
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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 | $137,806 | $133,860 | $133,892 |
| Revenue | $10,810 | $4,703 | $4,829 |
| Expenses | $6,319 | $4,791 | $3,852 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,319 | $4,791 | $3,852 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,919 | $2,897 | $2,971 |
| Distributable Amount | $7,049 | $7,079 | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Frothingham Free Library ($4,325), United Methodist Church ($38), Treasurer Fonda Reformed ($30).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOARD OF PENSIONS OF ALANTA, GA | COURT ORDERED ANNUITY | $19 |
| COMMISSION ON ECUMENICAL JEFFERSONVILLE, IN | COURT ORDERED ANNUITY | $8 |
| FROTHINGHAM FREE LIBRARY FONDA, NY | COURT ORDERED ANNUITY | $4,325 |
| PRESPYTERIAN BOARD OF JEFFERSONVILLE, IN | COURT ORDERED ANNUITY | $8 |
| TREASURER FONDA REFORMED FONDA, NY | COURT ORDERED ANNUITY | $30 |
| UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FULTONVILLE, NY | COURT ORDERED ANNUITY | $38 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDITH N KELLY | PRESIDENT&SECRETARY | — | — |
| JULIE ARAUJO | VP & TREASURER | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Fonda Improvement Society?
As of 2024, Fonda Improvement Society holds $138K in total assets with $11K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $4K in 2024.
Where does Fonda Improvement Society operate?
Fonda Improvement Society has awarded grants in Georgia, Indiana, New York.
What size grants does Fonda Improvement Society award?
In 2024, Fonda Improvement Society awarded 6 grants totaling $4K — an average of about $738 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Fonda Improvement Society required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Fonda Improvement Society reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Fonda Improvement Society's EIN?
Fonda Improvement Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-6036382. 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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