F Cubed Foundation
F Cubed Foundation is a private foundation based in Frisco, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports 52 grants totaling $216,470, and its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
F Cubed Foundation at a glance
In short: F Cubed Foundation gave $216K across 52 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $216,470
- +80.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 52
- +48.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,163
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,091,376
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to F Cubed Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 4894, Frisco, CO 80443
Phone: (970) 485-9669
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who F Cubed Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Leap ($26K). Together the top 10 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 175 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California received 37% of grant dollars, Utah 19%, Colorado 18%, Washington, DC 14%, and Minnesota 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How F Cubed Foundation gives
- 37% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2020) to $260K (2021). In 2025 it made 52 grants totaling $216K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leap Goleta, CA | General Funds | $25,747 |
| American Red Cross Washington DC, DC | General funds | $20,000 |
| Harding School Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General funds | $15,496 |
| Sea Change Expeditions Two Harbors, MN | Genera; funds | $15,351 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Washington DC, DC | General funds | $10,325 |
| Egyptian Theater Park City, UT | General Funds | $10,000 |
| Summit Land Conservancy Park City, UT | General Funds | $10,000 |
| Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara, CA | General funds | $8,350 |
| SLV Immigrant Resource Center Alamosa, CO | General Funds | $7,751 |
| ProPublica New York, NY | General funds | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,091,376 | $283,189 | $227,277 | $216,470 | 52 | $227,277 | $135,382 | $152,068 |
| 2024 | $2,101,430 | $120,175 | $132,086 | $120,050 | 35 | $132,086 | $73,139 | $144,638 |
| 2023 | $2,145,343 | $137,255 | $232,742 | $221,495 | 52 | $232,742 | $122,474 | $137,387 |
| 2022 | $2,369,779 | $317,150 | $173,379 | $161,100 | 12 | $173,379 | $89,871 | $144,754 |
| 2021 | $2,386,514 | $217,116 | $270,060 | $259,550 | 24 | $270,060 | $156,606 | $149,765 |
| 2020 | $1,749,344 | $347,535 | $39,030 | $32,350 | 4 | — | $38,868 | $103,566 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, F Cubed Foundation reported a distributable amount of $152K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including land and water conservation, music education and performance, childcare, youth development, and support for survivors of interpersonal violence. These are descriptions of grantees’ work: Summit Land Conservancy says it works with Utah communities to conserve land and water; Music Academy of the West describes its mission as providing educational and performance experiences for classically trained musicians and diverse audiences; and Peace House says it works to end interpersonal violence and abuse through survivor support, safe housing, and prevention education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 52 grants totaling $216,470. Grants ranged from $25 to $25,747, with a median of $2,000. The largest awards included $25,747 to LEAP, $20,000 to the American Red Cross, $15,496 to Harding School Foundation, $15,351 to Sea Change Expeditions, and $10,325 to Planned Parenthood Federation. The listed purposes for these awards were general funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Diana Finkel as president; Paul Finkel as treasurer; Benjamin Woodbeck as secretary; and Michael Finkel, Jill Finkel, Phoebe Finkel, Beckett Finkel, Alix Finkel, and Barbara Strauss as directors.
F Cubed Foundation is led by Diana Finkel, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diana Finkel
President
President & Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Finkel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Finkel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alix Finkel
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beckett Finkel
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Phoebe Finkel
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Barbara Strauss
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Benjamin Woodbeck
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul A Finkel
Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lewis Finkel (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about F Cubed Foundation
How much does F Cubed Foundation give each year?
F Cubed Foundation gave $216K across 52 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 35 grants.
What is F Cubed Foundation's typical grant size?
F Cubed Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,163, across 52 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does F Cubed Foundation give grants?
F Cubed Foundation's top state is California, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (19%) and Colorado (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Park City, UT (17 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (16 grants), Washington DC, DC (2 grants) and Alamosa, CO (2 grants).
Does F Cubed Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of F Cubed Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are F Cubed Foundation's largest grantees?
F Cubed Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Leap ($25,747), American Red Cross ($20,000) and Harding School Foundation ($15,496), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is F Cubed Foundation?
F Cubed Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $227K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $152K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does F Cubed Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including land and water conservation, music education and performance, childcare, youth development, and support for survivors of interpersonal violence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from F Cubed Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is F Cubed Foundation's EIN?
F Cubed Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4155850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does F Cubed Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). F Cubed Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/f-cubed-foundation-morg_6ebb223108094a9eb318f0a825b37e78
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