Flamboyan Foundation Inc
Flamboyan Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in Puerto Rico and Washington, DC. The organization works at the intersection of education, government, business, strategic philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector to improve educational outcomes for children, with particular focus on those most impacted by inequity.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.1M
+27.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
-27.6% YoY
Grant Count
73
+14.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
-36.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Flamboyan believes that ultimately, people solve problems. To solve complex societal challenges, they need strategic support and impact-driven best practices and tools. The foundation equips leaders, teachers, and community members to improve educational outcomes for children through catalytic, results-driven collaboration.
Primary Focus Areas:
Family Engagement in Education: In Washington, DC, Flamboyan helps educators transform student learning through partnership with families. The foundation's REAL Family Engagement initiative works to cultivate authentic, trusting partnerships between families and educators to drive student success.
K-3 Reading Proficiency: In Puerto Rico, the foundation focuses on strengthening reading comprehension for students in grades K-3, recognizing that reading proficiency by third grade is a cornerstone of future academic success.
Arts and Culture: The foundation supports the development of Puerto Rico's rich arts communities through initiatives including the Flamboyan Arts Fund and the Letras Boricuas Fellowship supporting Puerto Rican creative writers.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $256,000 to $515,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Washington, DC
- Puerto Rico
- National initiatives across the United States
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $22,137,752
- Total Revenues: $12,542,457
- Total Expenses: $9,451,307
- Total Giving: $2,138,497
- Number of Employees: 37
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,137,752 | $17,437,503 | $17,089,312 |
| Revenue | $12,542,457 | $7,403,546 | $5,393,087 |
| Expenses | $9,451,307 | $9,080,936 | $8,041,438 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $9,097,854 | $8,960,978 | $8,265,661 |
| Net Investment Income | $701,125 | $421,166 | $583,816 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Marci Young: President & COO (stepping down effective July 1, 2026, after ten years of leadership)
- Emily Garcia: DC Executive Director
The foundation also employs School Partnership Coaches including Nilaja McBeth and Bridgette Brown.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCI YOUNG | PRESIDENT & COO | 40 | $308,991 |
| CARLOS RODRIGUEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - PR | 40 | $193,767 |
| KRISTIN EHRGOOD | CEO & BOARD CHAIR | 40 | — |
| VADIM NIKITINE | TREASURER | 8 | — |
| REA CAREY | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Nine DC schools recently joined Flamboyan's Family Engagement Partnership, taking intentional steps to make family engagement a lasting part of school culture
Brookland Middle School and Patterson Elementary School have set new standards in family engagement, fostering lasting school-family partnerships
Center City Brightwood has embedded family engagement into every layer of the school, creating a community where families and educators work together for student success
The Letras Boricuas Fellowship was extended for three years following its initial successful period, continuing to support Puerto Rican creative writers in partnership with the Mellon Foundation
Mellon and Flamboyan Foundations Announce Three-Year Extension of LetrasSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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