Forvis Mazars Foundation
The Forvis Mazars Foundation is a public charity based in Springfield, Missouri, and the charitable arm of Forvis Mazars. Formed in 1999, it supports nonprofit organizations through financial donations and volunteerism, with the stated aim of helping the communities it serves unlock their full potential.
Forvis Mazars Foundation at a glance
In short: Forvis Mazars Foundation gave $2.3M across 182 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Missouri. 71% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,287,502
- +95.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 182
- +152.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,569
- -22.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,052
- Total assets
- $7,693,241
- +23.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (129 of 182, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Forvis Mazars Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 910 E St Louis Street Suite 400, Springfield, MO 65806
Phone: (417) 831-7283
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Forvis Mazars Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($115K). Together the top 10 received $623K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
470 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 448 grants of 470 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Missouri received 21% of grant dollars, North Carolina 18%, Texas 18%, Indiana 12%, and Kentucky 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 182 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Forvis Mazars Foundation open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 129 of 182 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2021) to $2.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 182 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Disaster Relief | $115,000 |
| The First Tee of Greater Dallas Addison, TX | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| American Heart Association Louisville, KY | Health & Wellness | $85,230 |
| Freedom Communities Charlotte, NC | General Purpose | $60,000 |
| Riley Children's Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Citizens Memorial Hospital Foundation Bolivar, MO | Health & Wellness | $50,000 |
| Atrium Health Foundation Charlotte, NC | Health & Wellness | $50,000 |
| Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry Asheville, NC | Disaster Relief | $45,000 |
| Springfield Little Theatre Springfield, MO | General Purpose | $35,000 |
| University of Kansas Health System Westwood, KS | Health & Wellness | $32,410 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,693,241 | $4,311,311 | $2,831,591 | $2,287,502 | 182 | $313,931 |
| 2024 | $6,213,521 | $3,683,817 | $1,789,314 | $1,172,946 | 72 | $274,276 |
| 2023 | $4,310,546 | $2,851,599 | $2,213,052 | $1,623,645 | 63 | $122,126 |
| 2022 | $3,671,999 | $1,890,349 | $2,041,595 | $1,416,330 | 92 | $2,138 |
| 2021 | $3,823,245 | $2,638,515 | $1,577,766 | $1,111,045 | 61 | $-2,041 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “to help the communities we serve unlock their full potential.” It says it aims to enrich communities through financial donations and volunteerism.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. The American Heart Association says its mission is to be “a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.” Springfield Little Theatre describes its work as entertaining, educating, and involving the community through live productions and preservation of the historic Landers Theatre.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 182 grants totaling $2,287,502. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $115,000, with a median of $9,052.
Among the largest reported grants were $115,000 to Samaritan’s Purse for disaster relief; $100,000 to The First Tee of Greater Dallas for general purposes; $85,230 to the American Heart Association for health and wellness; $60,000 to Freedom Communities for general purposes; and $50,000 each to Riley Children’s Foundation for general purposes, Citizens Memorial Hospital Foundation for health and wellness, and Atrium Health Foundation for health and wellness. Other reported grants included $45,000 to Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry for disaster relief, $35,000 to Springfield Little Theatre for general purposes, and $32,410 to the University of Kansas Health System for health and wellness.
The foundation states that all grants and donations go to 501(c)(3) public charities. Office Foundation committees verify that organizations qualify and operate in furtherance of the foundation’s mission, then complete a form recording the recipient’s name, EIN, address, and donation purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy Bibby as President, Kevin Price as Treasurer, Nicole Fishback as Secretary, and Tammy Rivera as Vice President. Board members listed are Amy Smith, Barry Davis, Kent Satterfield, and Michael G Wolfe.
Forvis Mazars Foundation is led by Amy Bibby, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Bibby
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael G Wolfe
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Price
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Fishback
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Rivera
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Satterfield
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Smith
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Lori Haley (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Abraham Cole (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Thomas W. Watson (2022) — President
- Former: Frank M. Evans III (2021) — Director
- Former: Theodore D. Dickman (2021) — President & Treasurer
- Former: William E. Kirkman (2021) — Vice President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Forvis Mazars Foundation
How much does Forvis Mazars Foundation give each year?
Forvis Mazars Foundation gave $2.3M across 182 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 72 grants.
What is Forvis Mazars Foundation's typical grant size?
Forvis Mazars Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $9,052, and its average grant was $12,569, across 182 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Forvis Mazars Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Forvis Mazars Foundation give grants?
Forvis Mazars Foundation's top state is Missouri, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (18%) and Texas (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (13 grants), Houston, TX (12 grants), Charlotte, NC (9 grants) and Springfield, MO (9 grants).
Does Forvis Mazars Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Forvis Mazars Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (117 of 182) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Health & Wellness" (26 grants), "Education" (15 grants) and "Food Security" (8 grants).
Who are Forvis Mazars Foundation's largest grantees?
Forvis Mazars Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($115,000), The First Tee of Greater Dallas ($100,000) and American Heart Association ($85,230), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Forvis Mazars Foundation?
Forvis Mazars Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What does Forvis Mazars Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to help the communities we serve unlock their full potential.” It says it aims to enrich communities through financial donations and volunteerism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Forvis Mazars Foundation?
Forvis Mazars Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Forvis Mazars Foundation's EIN?
Forvis Mazars Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1866948. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
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