Friends of Recreation Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$952K
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
33
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Friends of Recreation Inc?
Friends of Recreation Inc is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Matthew & Tracy Smith Foundation ($295K), The Community Foundation Inc ($125K), The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $952K in grants to Friends of Recreation Inc between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Matthew & Tracy Smith Foundation | $295,000 | 4 | 2019–2024 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | $125,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $100,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Stanley & Arna Smith Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2018 |
| A Alfred Taubman Foundation | $98,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Borchardt Family Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The John Fscarpa Foundation | $40,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Mullen Family Foundation Inc | $28,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| J Ira & Nicki Harris Family | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gerald R Jordan Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Charina Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Sidney Kohl Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Reynolds Family Foundation | $5,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Antonacci Family Foundation | $500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Friends of Recreation Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Mullen Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2024 | A Alfred Taubman Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Matthew & Tracy Smith Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Gerald R Jordan Foundation | GENERAL FUNDRAISING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Sidney Kohl Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Reynolds Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Mullen Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Antonacci Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| 2023 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The Mullen Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| 2023 | A Alfred Taubman Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $14,000 |
| 2023 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Reynolds Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Antonacci Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY VIBRANCY | $50,000 |
| 2022 | J Ira & Nicki Harris Family | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| 2022 | A Alfred Taubman Foundation | THE MORTON AND BARBARA MANDEL RECREATION CENTER | $14,000 |
| 2022 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES | $75,000 |
| 2021 | A Alfred Taubman Foundation | THE MORTON AND BARBARA MANDEL RECREATION CENTER | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Charina Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Matthew & Tracy Smith Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Mullen Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| 2020 | The Matthew & Tracy Smith Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $170,000 |
| 2020 | Borchardt Family Foundation Inc | QUALIFIED PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $50,000 |
| 2020 | The John Fscarpa Foundation | GENERAL FUND CONTRIBUTION FOR ENTITY'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $40,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 33 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Friends of Recreation Inc?
Friends of Recreation Inc is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Matthew & Tracy Smith Foundation ($295K), The Community Foundation Inc ($125K), The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $952K in grants to Friends of Recreation Inc between 2018–2025.
Who is Friends of Recreation Inc's largest funder?
The Matthew & Tracy Smith Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Friends of Recreation Inc, with $295K across 4 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Friends of Recreation Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $952K in grants to Friends of Recreation Inc across 33 grants from 16 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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