The Firmenich Charitable Foundation
The Firmenich Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Princeton, New Jersey. Its filing lists support for cancer research, hunger relief and improved nutrition, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and communities where Firmenich Incorporated operates. The foundation’s 2025 filing is marked as its final return; it states that the foundation’s officers and directors agreed to terminate it effective April 30, 2026.
The Firmenich Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Firmenich Charitable Foundation gave $75K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $75K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $75,000
- -53.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -85.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $75,000
- +223.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Firmenich Charitable Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Matthew Furner
Mailing address: PO Box 5880, Princeton, NJ 08543
Phone: (609) 580-4366
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Firmenich Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Breast Cancer Research Foundation ($75K).
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 50 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant was to a recipient in New York; the filing reports that New York accounted for 100% of grant dollars that year. The stated emphasis also includes community support in communities where Firmenich Incorporated operates.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Firmenich Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2026) to $520K (2020). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | Annual Support/Symposium | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s filing narrative states that after 2025 it had $84,775 in available cash. It lists $75,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation grant, $3,900 for preparation of the 2025 filing, $2,500 for preparation of the 2026 filing, $3,045 in legal fees related to termination, and $330 in banking and filing fees.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | $5,875 | $75,000 | 1 | $84,775 | $118 |
| 2025 | $84,775 | — | $242,663 | $162,260 | 7 | $169,463 | $8,148 |
| 2024 | $254,238 | $250,000 | $307,654 | $313,517 | 11 | $341,568 | $11,513 |
| 2023 | $345,806 | $503,379 | $294,641 | $254,920 | 16 | $284,571 | $12,928 |
| 2022 | $165,644 | $450,000 | $418,018 | $346,745 | 15 | $376,470 | $9,465 |
| 2021 | $95,493 | — | $437,588 | $398,456 | 27 | $434,246 | $17,489 |
| 2020 | $529,739 | $500,000 | $545,476 | $520,171 | 42 | — | $37,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Firmenich Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $118 for 2026 — 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 filing identifies these primary areas of emphasis: cancer research; relieving hunger and improving nutrition; renewable energy; sustainable agriculture; and community support in communities where Firmenich Incorporated operates.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported one grant totaling $75,000: Breast Cancer Research Foundation in New York, New York, for “annual support/symposium.” The filing narrative says this grant had been committed or accrued in 2025 and was paid from the foundation’s remaining cash. In 2025, the foundation reported seven grants totaling $162,260; in 2024, it reported 11 grants totaling $313,517.
The filing states that giving was not restricted to preselected organizations. It described applications as requiring submission by mail and said there were no submission guidelines. These are filing-era details, not current application instructions, because the foundation has terminated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Matthew Furner as director/president, Jane Sinclair as director, Jan Call as secretary, and Vincent Kiely as director/treasurer.
The Firmenich Charitable Foundation is led by Matthew Furner, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Matthew Furner
Director & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Sinclair
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Kiely
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Call
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Frances Ko (2021–2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Douglas Lucht (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Berry Magaronis-Rucat (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mieke Van De Capelle (2020) — Director & Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Firmenich Charitable Foundation
How much does The Firmenich Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Firmenich Charitable Foundation gave $75K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $162K across 7 grants.
What does The Firmenich Charitable Foundation fund?
The filing identifies these primary areas of emphasis: cancer research; relieving hunger and improving nutrition; renewable energy; sustainable agriculture; and community support in communities where Firmenich Incorporated operates. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Firmenich Charitable Foundation?
The Firmenich Charitable Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The Firmenich Charitable Foundation make grants?
The 2026 grant was to a recipient in New York; the filing reports that New York accounted for 100% of grant dollars that year. The stated emphasis also includes community support in communities where Firmenich Incorporated operates.
How much is The Firmenich Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, The Firmenich Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $118 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Firmenich Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Firmenich Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2482142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
Live grants for the work The Firmenich Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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