The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States Inc
The association was organized to promote the development, preservation, maintenance, and general welfare of the fragrance manufacturing industry in the united states.
The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States Inc at a glance
In short: The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States Inc gave $23K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,800
- +42.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,400
- -28.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,400
- Total assets
- $4,507,332
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc ($13K). Together the top 2 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2023) to $23K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders Association Inc Chicago, IL | Vision Gala Sterling Sponsor | $12,800 |
| Bryce Harlow Foundation Merrifield, VA | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,507,332 | $3,973,540 | $3,261,285 | $22,800 | 2 | $270 |
| 2023 | $3,940,707 | $2,797,673 | $2,942,117 | $16,036 | 1 | $297 |
| 2022 | $4,433,439 | $2,522,822 | $2,711,422 | — | — | $328 |
| 2021 | $3,575,739 | $2,330,076 | $2,479,411 | — | — | $352 |
| 2020 | $3,795,969 | $3,081,388 | $2,333,117 | — | — | $4,042 |
About The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States Inc is a public charity, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $270.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States Inc is led by Farah Ahmed, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Farah Ahmed
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$520K (2020) → $623K (2024)
Daniel M. Selechnik
Director & Regulatory Science
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$163K (2024)
Al Bauer
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy O'Shea
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jo Clarke
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Manheimer
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Heinz
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken McAlister
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michel Mane
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bedoukian
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy David
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Veronique Scailteur
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sumit Bhasin
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Remy
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Liou
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Whelan
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shardona Daneshvari
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Bush
Vice President, Finance & Operations
Director, Finance & Operat → Vice President, Finance & Operations, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $176K (2024)
Katherine Cross
Head of Programs Management & Policy Insights
Director & Government Affairs → Director & Government Affai, 2023
Director & Government Affai → Head of Programs Management & Policy Insights, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$120K (2022) → $150K (2024)
Erica Lermond
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Ireland
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Weinstein
Co-Chair
Chairman → Co-Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Pankiewicz
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Reichard
Co-Chair
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Amanda Nguyen (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Bertrand Lemont (2023) — Director
- Former: Steve Tanner (2020–2022) — Chair Emeritus
- Former: Darci Ferrer (2021–2022) — Chief Scientist
- Former: Homer Swei (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kelly Pippine (2022) — Director
- Former: George Daher (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lia Dangelico (2020–2021) — Director & Communications
- Former: Robert Brown (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ed Gotch (2021) — Director
- Former: John Trombley (2020) — Director
- Former: Luciana Castro (2020) — Director
- Former: Paul Hogan (2020) — Director
- Former: Shawn Blythe (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $623K, to Farah Ahmed (President/CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States Inc
How much does The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States Inc give each year?
The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States Inc gave $23K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $16K across 1 grant.
How large is The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States Inc?
The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States Inc reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
Where does The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States Inc operate?
The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, Virginia.
What is The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States Inc's EIN?
The Fragrance Materials Association of the United States Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1207674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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