Fifth Avenue Foundation
Fifth Avenue Foundation is a private foundation, based in FORT WORTH, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $898K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $88K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$898K
+1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$80K
+12.7% YoY
Grant Count
18
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+25.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fifth Avenue Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Fifth Avenue Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Fifth Avenue Foundation is a private foundation, based in FORT WORTH, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $898K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 18 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $88K.
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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 | $898,422 | $882,898 | $925,294 |
| Revenue | $107,330 | $40,268 | $43,492 |
| Expenses | $99,798 | $82,664 | $90,244 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $80,000 | $71,000 | $72,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $87,532 | $28,603 | $25,521 |
| Distributable Amount | $78,422 | $72,864 | $74,800 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fort Worth Opera ($10,000), Van Cliburn Foundation ($10,000), Texas Ballet Theater Inc ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Manana Fort Worth, TX | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $5,000 |
| Fort Worth Opera Fort Worth, TX | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $10,000 |
| Van Cliburn Foundation Fort Worth, TX | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $10,000 |
| Imagination Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | To Support CharitablePurpose | $1,500 |
| Youth Orchestra of Greater Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | To Support Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Mimir Chamber Music Festival Fort Worth, TX | To Support CharitablePurpose | $5,000 |
| Ballet Concerto Inc Fort Worth, TX | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $2,500 |
| Texas Ballet Theater Inc Fort Worth, TX | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $10,000 |
| Ennis Public Theatre Ennis, TX | To SupportCharitablePurpose | $4,000 |
| Amphibian Stage Productions Fort Worth, TX | To SupportCharitable Purpose | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry E Bartel | Pres/Treas | 1 | — |
| Michael G Appleman | Sec/Asst Treas | 2 | — |
| Dale Harper | VP/Asst Sec | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Fifth Avenue Foundation?
As of 2024, Fifth Avenue Foundation holds $898K in total assets with $107K in annual revenue. It awarded 18 grants totaling $80K in 2024.
Where does Fifth Avenue Foundation operate?
Fifth Avenue Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Fifth Avenue Foundation award?
In 2024, Fifth Avenue Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $80K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Fifth Avenue Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Fifth Avenue Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Fifth Avenue Foundation's EIN?
Fifth Avenue Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1659424. 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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