Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation
The corporation is organized to operate exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the function of, and to carry out the purposes and activities of the jewish foundation of memphis.
Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation at a glance
In short: Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation gave $7.7M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $1.5M), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,744,366
- +1266.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,548,873
- +1540.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $13,485,286
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Memphis Foundation ($7.4M across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $7.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 20 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 561% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $7.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $7.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis Foundation Memphis, TN | FCBE Building Modernization Fund | $7,369,674 |
| Temple Israel Memphis, TN | VISION 2026 | $166,797 |
| Boca West Children's Foundation Boca Raton, FL | For Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
| Tulane University New Orleans, LA | Fogelman Hall | $87,170 |
| University of Memphis Foundation Memphis, TN | Fogelman Field at FedEx Park | $20,725 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,485,286 | $227,838 | $7,745,540 | $7,744,366 | 5 | $227,838 |
| 2024 | $12,941,449 | $6,383,410 | $821,432 | $566,564 | 6 | $238,784 |
| 2023 | $6,394,260 | $2,743,089 | $7,591,546 | $1,171,180 | 4 | $83,086 |
| 2022 | $5,368,610 | $2,648,183 | $1,171,180 | $1,171,180 | 4 | $68,182 |
| 2021 | $4,932,768 | $1,599,618 | $25,000 | $25,000 | 1 | $49,618 |
| 2020 | $2,717,404 | $120,834 | $31,275 | $31,275 | 1 | $40,833 |
About Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $7.7M. Net investment income was $228K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation is led by Laura Linder, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Linder
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Avron Fogelman
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Jalenak
Director
Past Chair J → Jfom Past Chair, 2023
Jfom Past Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Earl Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Morrison
Assistant Treasurer
Current Chai → Jfom Immediate Past Chair, 2023
Jfom Immediate Past Chair → Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Finestone
Secretary
Past Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hal Fogelman
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Fogelman
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Fogelman
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Fogelman
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Salomon
Assistant Secretary
Current Treasurer → Jfom Chair, 2023
Jfom Chair → Assistant Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawson Arney
Treasurer
Jfom Vice Chair Finance → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pace Cooper
Assistant Treasurer
Jfom Secretary → Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ken Steinberg (2020–2024) — Jfom Past Chair
- Former: Irvin Skopp (2020–2022) — Past Treasurer
- Former: Scott Vogel (2021–2022) — Current Chai
- Former: Michael Greenberg (2020) — Past Chair J
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 Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation
How much does Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation give each year?
Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation gave $7.7M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $567K across 6 grants.
What is Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation's typical grant size?
Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $1,548,873, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation give grants?
Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (3 grants).
Does Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation's largest grantees?
Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Memphis Foundation ($7,390,399 across 2 grants), Temple Israel ($166,797) and Boca West Children's Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation?
Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation reported $13.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $228K.
What is Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation?
Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Memphis, TN. It holds $13.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation's EIN?
Wendy & Avron Fogelman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4094683. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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