Flare Foundation for the Arts Inc
Flare Foundation for the Arts Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $41K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $1K.
Flare Foundation for the Arts Inc at a glance
In short: Flare Foundation for the Arts Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $41,352
- -48.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Flare Foundation for the Arts Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Art and Remembrance Inc ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Flare Foundation for the Arts Inc gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $10K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art and Remembrance Inc Washington, DC | Program for Educator and Students | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,352 | $6,318 | $45,957 | $5,000 | 1 | $45,957 | $1,318 | $3,084 |
| 2023 | $80,991 | $3,219 | $54,078 | $5,000 | 1 | $54,078 | $3,219 | $4,609 |
| 2022 | $131,850 | $120,003 | $56,283 | $5,000 | 1 | $56,283 | $3 | $2,204 |
| 2021 | $32,173 | $17 | $70,384 | $10,000 | 2 | $70,384 | $17 | $3,246 |
| 2020 | $102,540 | $64 | $104,741 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $64 | $7,900 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Flare Foundation for the Arts Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Flare Foundation for the Arts Inc is led by Darby Macfarlane Tramontine, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darby Macfarlane Tramontine
President & Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Edward Mahoney
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Leslie Foglesong
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Lynda Rufo
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Scarlett Macfarlane
Program Director & Director
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Leslie Foglesong (Sec./Treas./Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Flare Foundation for the Arts Inc
How much does Flare Foundation for the Arts Inc give each year?
Flare Foundation for the Arts Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is Flare Foundation for the Arts Inc?
Flare Foundation for the Arts Inc reported $41K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Flare Foundation for the Arts Inc operate?
Flare Foundation for the Arts Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, New York.
What is Flare Foundation for the Arts Inc's EIN?
Flare Foundation for the Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7412320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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