The Jonathan P Formanek Foundation is a private foundation based in Memphis, Tennessee. Established in 2019, it operates as a 501(c)(3) exempt organization classified as a private grantmaking foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.6M
+11.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$418K
-19.8% YoY
Grant Count
19
-42.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+39.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not have a publicly stated mission statement on record. However, its grant-making activities demonstrate focus on:
- Arts and culture
- Dance and performing arts
- Visual arts
- Environmental conservation
- Human rights
- Grassroots-led efforts
Grantmaking
Grant Range
& Activity:**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Texas
- New York
- Tennessee
- Colorado (in past years)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $9,556,550
- Total revenues: $1,461,100
- Total expenses: $446,490
Assets (2023):
- Fair market value of all assets at year-end: $12,274,995
Staffing:
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,556,550 | $8,541,940 | $8,299,565 |
| Revenue | $1,461,100 | $781,405 | $-176,905 |
| Expenses | $446,490 | $539,030 | $623,628 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $417,500 | $520,500 | $588,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,461,100 | $769,559 | $84,855 |
| Distributable Amount | $531,897 | $583,483 | $549,143 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN P FORMANEK | PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 10 | — |
| ANDREW WHITMORE | SECRETARY-TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOYCE SEALAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 6075 Poplar Avenue, Suite 726 Memphis, TN 38119
Telephone: (479) 738-6206
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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