The F&I US Foundation
The F&I US Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In its 2025 filing, it reported 10 grants totaling $1,055,017, including support for Carnegie Mellon University, American Friends of Waterford Kamhlaba, and other charitable organizations.
The F&I US Foundation at a glance
In short: The F&I US Foundation gave $1.1M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $106K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,055,017
- +208.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $105,502
- +146.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $10,165,218
- +87.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The F&I US Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The F&I US Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carnegie Mellon University ($725K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 38 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, California, New York, and Massachusetts. Reported shares of grant dollars were Pennsylvania 69%, the District of Columbia 17%, California 7%, New York 7%, and Massachusetts 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The F&I US Foundation gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 453% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 301% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2020) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | General & Unrestricted | $725,000 |
| American Friends of Waterford Kamhlaba Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc New York, NY | Charitable Event | $30,000 |
| Worthy Books Encinitas, CA | General & Unrestricted | $26,730 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Indiaspora San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Nmaismithsonian Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Excellence Inc Sunnyvale, CA | General & Unrestricted | $23,287 |
| Action Against Hunger USA New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| President & Fellows of Harvard College Cambridge, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,165,218 | $5,810,010 | $1,081,681 | $1,055,017 | 10 | $1,079,281 | $150,403 | $358,741 |
| 2024 | $5,436,889 | $179,150 | $367,708 | $342,500 | 8 | $365,567 | $179,150 | $315,250 |
| 2023 | $5,625,447 | $146,870 | $173,285 | $149,442 | 8 | $171,122 | $146,870 | $278,848 |
| 2022 | $5,651,862 | $58,690 | $213,114 | $190,800 | 7 | $212,514 | $58,690 | $285,507 |
| 2021 | $5,806,286 | $2,084 | $368,215 | $345,637 | 5 | $367,945 | $1,814 | $291,117 |
| 2020 | $6,172,417 | $-519,962 | $195,249 | $110,000 | 2 | — | $3,310,964 | $254,288 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The F&I US Foundation reported a distributable amount of $359K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including higher education, charitable giving across borders, publishing, support for students in India, and hunger relief. These are the grantees’ stated activities, not a stated mission or focus of the foundation.
For example, Myriad USA says it facilitates thoughtful, effective giving across borders. Worthy Books says it disseminates books and related content to help people enrich their lives and contribute to their communities. Foundation for Excellence says it provides financial assistance to financially needy students in India so they can continue and complete higher professional education. Action Against Hunger USA says it works to prevent, detect, and treat undernutrition, particularly during and after disasters and conflicts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $1,055,017. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $725,000, with a median of $25,000.
The largest grant was $725,000 to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for general and unrestricted purposes. Other notable grants included $150,000 to American Friends of Waterford Kamhlaba for general and unrestricted purposes; $30,000 to Myriad USA Inc for a charitable event; and $26,730 to Worthy Books for general and unrestricted purposes. Additional grants included $25,000 each to Hospital for Special Surgery Fund Inc, Indiaspora, and NMAISMITHSONIAN.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Francisco D’Souza as a director and Maria Ines Kavamura as director, president, secretary, and treasurer.
The F&I US Foundation is led by Maria Ines Kavamura, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maria Ines Kavamura
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francisco D'Souza
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The F&I US Foundation
How much does The F&I US Foundation give each year?
The F&I US Foundation gave $1.1M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $343K across 8 grants.
What is The F&I US Foundation's typical grant size?
The F&I US Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $105,502, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The F&I US Foundation give grants?
The F&I US Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The F&I US Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of The F&I US Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The F&I US Foundation's largest grantees?
The F&I US Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Carnegie Mellon University ($725,000), American Friends of Waterford Kamhlaba ($150,000) and Myriad USA Inc ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The F&I US Foundation?
The F&I US Foundation reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $359K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The F&I US Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including higher education, charitable giving across borders, publishing, support for students in India, and hunger relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The F&I US Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The F&I US Foundation's EIN?
The F&I US Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2679770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The F&I US Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The F&I US Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-fandi-us-foundation-morg_d91ab523ca214f30a4ddd533fce32959
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