MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known
MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known is a private foundation based in Solon, Ohio. Its 2024 filing says it considers awards consistent with its mission regarding underserved communities, education, and housing assistance.
MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known at a glance
In short: MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known gave $72K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $71,513
- -55.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -35.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,501
- -31.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $194,935
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known
- How to Apply
The foundation’s filing says submissions should include the organization name, FEIN, 501(c)(3) status, organization description, purpose of the donation, an explanation of how the donation will further the foundation’s…
The foundation’s filing says submissions should include the organization name, FEIN, 501(c)(3) status, organization description, purpose of the donation, an explanation of how the donation will further the foundation’s mission, financial statements, and any other miscellaneous information. The filing names Dean Carpenter as the contact. It says there is no single deadline and submissions are evaluated at monthly board meetings. The foundation considers awards consistent with its mission regarding underserved communities, education, and housing assistance.
- Review Cycle
- No single deadline; submissions are evaluated at monthly board meetings.
- Deadline
- No single deadline; submissions are evaluated at monthly board meetings.
- Contact
Application contact: Dean Carpenter
Mailing address: 28925 Fountain Parkway, Solon, OH 44139
Phone: (800) 321-8770
Email: foundation@mrisoftware.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless ($11K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 71 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio accounted for 50% of grant dollars, California 14%, Illinois 13%, Georgia 11%, and North Carolina 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known gives
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 828% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $192K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless Cleveland, OH | Eliminate Homelessness | $11,008 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio Lorain, OH | Inspire and Enable Young People | $10,000 |
| Lucky Duck Foundation San Diego, CA | Alleviate Homelessness | $10,000 |
| TAS Foundation Incorporated (SHOES4EVERYONE) Smyrna, GA | Provide Footwear for Children | $8,000 |
| Lotus Campaign Charlotte, NC | Long-Term Housing Solutions | $5,000 |
| Shaker Schools Foundation Shaker Heights, OH | Resources to Enrich Students | $5,000 |
| Humble Design Cleveland Solon, OH | Housing After EXP. Homelessness | $5,000 |
| Pi Sigma Epsilon Gamma Nu Cancer Fundraiser Oxford, OH | Fund Childhood Cancer Research | $5,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Help End Hunger Today | $5,000 |
| Africentric Alternative School | School/Address High Dropout Rate | $3,040 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $194,935 | $68,125 | $74,749 | $71,513 | 13 | $74,749 | $9,027 |
| 2023 | $201,559 | $299,284 | $174,702 | $160,200 | 20 | $174,702 | $7,860 |
| 2022 | $76,977 | $198,583 | $199,194 | $192,074 | 22 | $199,194 | $5,847 |
| 2021 | $77,588 | $20,231 | $77,455 | $76,622 | 14 | $77,455 | $5,081 |
| 2020 | $134,812 | $140,000 | $5,188 | $5,000 | 2 | — | $1,628 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing identifies underserved communities, education, and housing assistance as areas relevant to its awards. Its 2024 grants included support for homelessness services, children and youth, schools, food access, books for children, and childhood cancer research.
The grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. Lucky Duck Foundation says it works to prevent and alleviate homelessness in San Diego County. Shaker Schools Foundation says it supports Shaker Heights City School students by cultivating community resources to advance equitable access and opportunities. Feeding America says its mission is to ensure equitable access to nutritious food. Bernie’s Book Bank says it supplies children with free, high-quality books to build home libraries.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $71,513. Grants ranged from $500 to $11,008, with a median of $5,000.
Among its largest reported grants were $11,008 to Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless for “eliminate homelessness”; $10,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio to “inspire and enable young people”; and $10,000 to Lucky Duck Foundation to “alleviate homelessness.” Other grants included $8,000 to TAS Foundation Incorporated (Shoes4Everyone) to provide footwear for children, $5,000 to Lotus Campaign for long-term housing solutions, and $5,000 each to Shaker Schools Foundation, Humble Design Cleveland, Pi Sigma Epsilon Gamma Nu Cancer Fundraiser, and Feeding America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dean Carpenter as president and board member, and Mandira Mehra, Nina Nager, and Vicki Giancola as directors and board members.
MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known is led by Dean Carpenter, President & Board Member since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dean Carpenter
President & Board Member
Director → Director & President, 2023
Director & President → President & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mandira Mehra
Director & Board Member
Director → Director & Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Nager
Director & Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Giancola
Director & Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Georgia Yancher (2020–2023) — Director & Board Member
- Former: Carol Lewis (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ferdinand Felizco (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Dermot Briody (2020) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Roman Telerman (2020) — Director, Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Sarah Jianella (2020) — Director & Vice President
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 MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known
How much does MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known give each year?
MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known gave $72K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $160K across 20 grants.
What is MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known's typical grant size?
MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,501, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known give grants?
MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known gives mostly in Ohio: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and Illinois (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known's largest grantees?
MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known's largest 2024 grantees include Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless ($11,008), Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Ohio ($10,000) and Lucky Duck Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known?
MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known reported $195K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies underserved communities, education, and housing assistance as areas relevant to its awards. Its 2024 grants included support for homelessness services, children and youth, schools, food access, books for children, and childhood cancer research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known?
The foundation’s filing says submissions should include the organization name, FEIN, 501(c)(3) status, organization description, purpose of the donation, an explanation of how the donation will further the foundation’s… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known's EIN?
MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2436710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). MRI Software Foundation Formerly Known funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mri-software-foundation-formerly-known-morg_fb28f2fb5e7f40fc92faef40c5c2ea33
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