Designers Lighting Forum of New York
DLFNY PROVIDES THE PROFESSIONAL DESIGN COMMUNITY A CHANCE TO MEET AND EXPERIENCE THE WONDER OF LIGHTING IN NYC AND BEYOND.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.2M
+40.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$75K
+50.0% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+50.0% YoY
About Designers Lighting Forum of New York
Based on IRS filings
Designers Lighting Forum of New York is a nonprofit organization, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $62K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,221,118 | $3,725,835 | $1,931,075 |
| Revenue | $3,514,296 | $2,028,758 | $884,643 |
| Expenses | $1,855,846 | $1,405,343 | $1,464,756 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $61,918 | $-28,582 | $-55,518 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The New School ($35,000), New York School of Interior Design ($20,000), The Nuckolls Fund for Lighting Education ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE NEW SCHOOL NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. | $35,000 |
| NEW YORK SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. | $20,000 |
| THE NUCKOLLS FUND FOR LIGHTING EDUCATION NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYNTHIA TURNER | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| JENNIFER MASON | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| CARL EVERETT | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| MATTHEW SECONI | RECORDING SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| KATHLEEN CARLISLE | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| AMY RUFFLES | PAST PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Designers Lighting Forum of New York?
As of 2024, Designers Lighting Forum of New York holds $5.2M in total assets with $3.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $75K in 2024.
Where does Designers Lighting Forum of New York operate?
Designers Lighting Forum of New York has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Designers Lighting Forum of New York award?
In 2024, Designers Lighting Forum of New York awarded 3 grants totaling $75K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Designers Lighting Forum of New York's EIN?
Designers Lighting Forum of New York's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2864065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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