Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP
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Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP at a glance
In short: Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP gave $400K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $400K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $400,000
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $400,000
- Median grant
- $400,000
- Total assets
- $4,827,315
- -25.6% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was eaumont Health Foundation ($400K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| eaumont Health Foundation Southfield, MI | Charitable | $400,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,827,315 | $2,260,573 | $5,309,093 | $400,000 | 1 | $-602,992 |
| 2022 | $6,488,738 | $5,977,702 | $6,532,185 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $6,540,045 | $5,725,099 | $5,513,065 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $5,108,139 | $5,412,129 | $4,694,681 | — | — | — |
About Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $400K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP is led by Michael Zwell, CEO & Faculty since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 5 of 14 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Michael Zwell
CEO & Faculty
Chancellor & Faculty → CEO & Faculty, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$60K (2019) → $0 (2023)
Thomas Terry
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Wright
Former President & Director
President & Director → Former President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$260K (2019) → $125K (2023)
Robert Wright
Former CEO & Director
CEO & Director → Former CEO & Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$28K (2019) → $58K (2023)
Dave Stamm
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Delves
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Lyons
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Denton
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Noble
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beryl Stromsta
Senior Coach
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$99K (2021) → $116K (2023)
Kelly Shingleton
Finance Manager
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $128K (2023)
Lisa Sanden
Chief Academic Officer
New on the 2023 filing
$68K (2023)
John Davidoff
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Barbara Burgess (2019–2022) — Chief Vision Realization Officer
- Former: Karen Wilson Smithbauer (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Sahar Malik (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Kate Holmquest (2021–2022) — Campus Director
- Former: Philip Blue (2022) — Director of Operations
- Former: Scott Stephen (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Jessica Lee (2019) — Accountant
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $128K, to Kelly Shingleton (Finance Manager). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP
How much does Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP give each year?
Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP gave $400K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
How large is Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP?
Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP?
Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $4.8M in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP operate?
Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP's EIN?
Foundation for the Realization of Human Potential NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8991580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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