FWS Foundation
FWS Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Rio Grande, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022.
FWS Foundation at a glance
- Expenses (2022)
- $2,998
- -5.2% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who FWS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $9K (2020). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Isabella Aftanis - MTWP Scholarship Cape May Court House, NJ | Scholarship | $500 |
| Briar Rose Lemma - MTWP Scholarship CMCH, NJ | Donation | $500 |
| Deeply Rooted Learning Center CMCH, NJ | Donation | $250 |
| Middle Township Rec Department CMCH, NJ | Donation | $250 |
| Stanley Sudol Fitness Fundraiser Memphis, TN | Donation | $250 |
| No Limits Academy Rio Grande, NJ | Donation | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | — | $2,998 | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,998 | $100 | $3,164 | $1,950 | 6 |
| 2020 | $6,062 | $2,600 | $9,795 | $8,750 | 13 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
FWS Foundation is led by Thomas Feraco, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Thomas Feraco
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ann Wilson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Sawyer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Feraco
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 FWS Foundation
Where does FWS Foundation operate?
FWS Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee.
What is FWS Foundation's EIN?
FWS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4892216. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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