Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association
Fundraising and grant giving, focused on education and research that will benefit the business events industry.
Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association at a glance
In short: Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association gave $230K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $230K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $230,000
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $230,000
- +244.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $230,000
- Total assets
- $6,268,027
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association
Chris Wehking Education Scholarship Fund
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
PCMA Foundation Charitable Giving - Hospitality Helping Hands
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
PCMA Foundation Legacy Society Scholarship
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Professional Convention Management Association ($230K).
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 23 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $230K (2024) to $519K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Convention Management Association Chicago, IL | Research and R&D Grant | $230,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,268,027 | $2,682,762 | $2,253,973 | $230,000 | 1 | $593,621 |
| 2023 | $7,175,357 | $2,456,541 | $2,448,969 | $267,402 | 4 | $485,667 |
| 2022 | $8,536,458 | $1,053,824 | $1,164,678 | $294,201 | 6 | $472,022 |
| 2021 | $9,084,713 | $1,028,651 | $934,821 | $274,727 | 4 | $640,767 |
| 2020 | $7,991,442 | $479,504 | $1,806,769 | $518,881 | 8 | $44,178 |
About Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association
Based on IRS filings
Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $230K. Net investment income was $594K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association is led by Sherrif Karamat, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 20 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sherrif Karamat
CEO & President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Hoops
Chair
Secretary-Treasurer → Chair-Elect, 2023
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gladys O'Mahony
Director & Trustee
Trustee → Director, 2023
Director → Director & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fernando Fondevila
Director & Trustee
Trustee → Director, 2023
Director → Director & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Panos Tzivanidis
Director & Trustee
Trustee → Director, 2023
Director → Director & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter O'Neil
Director & Trustee
Trustee → Director, 2023
Director → Director & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Cecil
Director & Trustee
Director → Director & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Landers
Director & Trustee
Director → Director & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Caren
Director & Trustee
Director → Director & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Warden
Director & Trustee
Director → Director & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shameka Jennings
Director & Trustee
Director → Director & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Rose
Director & Trustee
Director → Director & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Walter
Director & Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clifford Rippetoe
Director & Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deboarah Caldwell
Director & Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Espinoza
Director & Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meredith Rollins
Chief Community Officer
Executive Director → Chief Community Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Desiree Knight
Immediate Past Chair
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2023
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Brownlee
Chair-Elect
Secretary-Treasurer → Chair-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Ricker
Secretary-Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (38)
- Former: Charles L Starks (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Chantal Sturk-Nadeau (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Veemal Gungadin (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Annalisa Ponchia Baccara (2023) — Director
- Former: Colleen Bisconti (2023) — Director
- Former: Lauren Parr (2023) — Director
- Former: Angie Ranalli (2020–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Carol McGury (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Christopher Finelli (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Claire Smith (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Danielle Urbina (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gary Murakami (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gregory A O'Dell (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Heidi Welker (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Henry Rosales (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jennifer Erney (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jerry Cito (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: John Loveless (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Karen Malone (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Kirsten Olean (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Pat Heftman (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tony Lorenz (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Valerie M. Sumner (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ana Maria Viscasillas (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Annalisa Ponchia (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Benjamin Erwin (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bianca Ferrer (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Diane Kovats (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Doug Bennett (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Karen Cooper (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa Astorga (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Paula Rowntree (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Douglas Bennett (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Stuart Ruff-Lyon (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Amy Calvert (2020) — Trustee
- Former: David G. Peckinpaugh (2020) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Susan S. Euritt (2020) — Trustee
- Former: William F. Reed (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association
How much does Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association give each year?
Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association gave $230K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $267K across 4 grants.
How large is Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association?
Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association?
Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association operate?
Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania.
What is Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association's EIN?
Foundation of the Professional Convention Management Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-9999947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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