Forman Arts Initiative Inc

EIN 832902185

Philadelphia, PA 19103 |(215) 495-1160

https://HTTPS://FORMANARTSINITIATIVE.ORG
Total Given 2021–2024
$2.0M
13 grants · $504K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$75K
typical mid grants · $30K–$215K
grant size
80%
deep partner · 4/5 multi-year
repeat
$79.0M
Assets (2024)
5
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Arts & Culture Community Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Phone (215) 495-1160

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2019 N/A $55.8M $19.7M N/A
2021 $770K $83.8M $1.2M 3
2022 $530K $83.3M $7.5M 2
2023 $322K $83.5M $-1.8M 4
2024 $394K $79.0M $3.3M 4

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 13 grants on record

Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$30K
Median
$75K
Average
$155K
75th Pctl
$215K
Maximum
$685K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

MF
Michael C Forman 5+ yrs
President Leadership
JR
Jennifer S Rice 5+ yrs
Vice President Leadership
AA
Adjoa Jones De Almeida
Executive Director Leadership
TT
Thomas Trala 4 yrs
Treasurer/Secretary/Cfo Leadership
RJ
Rashid Johnson
Board of Director
WH
William R Hite Jr
Board of Director
LN
Luke Nikas
Board of Director
JF
Jaime Frankurt
Board of Director
JR
Judilee Reed
Board of Director
WP
Wendell Pritchett
Board of Director

Grants Awarded (13 total)

Purpose
Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA $685,000 CREATION OF THE ART WORKS FUND. THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CREATIVITY, CULTURE AND ARTS... 2021
Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA $455,000 ARTWORKS (YR2) - GRANT TO SUPPORT ARTS, CULTURE & CREATIVITY IN COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS & ARTISTS... 2022
Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA $255,000 ARTWORKS - GRANT TO SUPPORT ARTS, CULTURE AND CREATIVITY IN COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND ARTISTS WORKING IN... 2024
Philadelphia Foundation Philadelphia, PA $215,000 ARTWORKS (YR4) - GRANT TO SUPPORT ARTS, CULTURE & CREATIVITY IN COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS & ARTISTS... 2023
Drexel University Philadelphia, PA $75,000 CREATION OF THE FORMAN ARTS INITIATIVE CO-OP PROGRAM FUND AT THE LENFEST CENTER FOR CULTURAL PARTNERSHIPS 2021
Drexel University Philadelphia, PA $75,000 SUPPORT IS INTENDED TO ESTABLISH THE FORMAN ARTS INITIATIVE CO-OP PROGRAM FUND AT THE LENFEST CENTER FOR CULTURAL... 2022
Drexel University Philadelphia, PA $75,000 SUPPORT IS INTENDED TO ESTABLISH THE FORMAN ARTS INITIATIVE CO-OP PROGRAM FUND AT THE LENFEST CENTER FOR CULTURAL... 2023
Drexel University Philadelphia, PA $75,000 ART WORKS DREXEL CO-OP - SUPPORT IS INTENDED TO ESTABLISH THE FORMAN ARTS INITIATIVE CO-OP PROGRAM FUND AT THE... 2024
Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates Philadelphia, PA $60,000 SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC WORKS RESIDENCY PROGRAM THAT EMBEDS ARTISTS IN CITY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES OR OTHER SIMILAR... 2024
Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates Philadelphia, PA $30,000 SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC WORKS RESIDENCY PROGRAM THAT EMBEDS ARTISTS IN CITY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES OR OTHER SIMILAR... 2023
Black Women Give Foundation Bala Cynwyd, PA $10,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2021
Blackstar Projects Inc Philadelphia, PA $4,300 GENERAL SUPPORT 2024
Blackstar Projects Inc Philadelphia, PA $2,000 GENERAL SUPPORT 2023