Forman Arts Initiative Inc
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 83-2902185 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$394K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$60,000
Total assets$79M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,300 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Artworks - grant to support arts, culture and creativity in community-based organizations and artists working in partnership with black,… | $255,000 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | Art works drexel co-op - support is intended to establish the forman arts initiative co-op program fund at the lenfest center for cultural… | $75,000 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | Philadelphia, PA | Support for public works residency program that embeds artists in city government agencies or other similar organizations to propose and… | $60,000 |
| Blackstar Projects Inc | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $4,300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $394,300 | 4 |
| 2023 | $322,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349107641
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2902185
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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