Private foundation · EIN 85-6671015 · Rochester, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Fournier Family Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $235K total, median $10K. 93% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$235K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in NY
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of RochesterRochester, NYGeneral support$60K
Family Promise of Ontario CountyCanandaigua, NYGeneral support$50K
Nazareth UniversityRochester, NYStudent financial aid$20K
Mary Cariola Childrens CenterRochester, NY2025 paddle raise/annual$20K
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesRochester, NYGeneral support$15K
Veterans Outreach CenterRochester, NYGolf for vets pledge$13K
United WayRochester, NYGeneral support$10K
Education Success FoundationRochester, NYGeneral support$10K
The Oak Hill FoundationRochester, NYGeneral support$10K
Penn State ThonUniversity Park, PAPenn state equestrian team$7,500
McQuaid JesuitRochester, NYBash 2024-fr. fischer level$5,000
Strong National Museum of PlayRochester, NYPlay ball event "play$5,000
Signal 30 Nys Troopers Benefit FundLatham, NYGeneral support$5,000
Person Centered Housing Options IncRochester, NYRuby sponsor for 10th$3,000
Roc Lyric OperaRochester, NYBronze sponsorship$1,500

By state: New York 14 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Fournier Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rochester, New York, administered in care of Timothy D Fournier, tax-exempt since 2024. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Fournier Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Fournier Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $235K across 15 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Fournier Family Charitable Foundation give?

New York (14 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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