Fletcher Foundation Inc
Fletcher Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Skaneateles, New York. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in several states, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
Fletcher Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fletcher Foundation Inc gave $207K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $207,000
- +188.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,900
- +236.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,127,670
- -1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (11 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fletcher Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 95 East Lake Road, Skaneateles, NY 13152
Phone: (315) 345-2726
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fletcher Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chautauqua Institution ($136K). Together the top 10 received $181K.
Grant Size Distribution
161 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 161 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 13% to North Carolina, 3% to Florida, and 1% each to Illinois and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fletcher Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 30 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 219% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 226% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2021) to $207K (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $207K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chautauqua Institution Chautauqua, NY | New Piano | $136,000 |
| Beloved Asheville Asheville, NC | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Chautauqua Fund Chautauqua, NY | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Hornell YMCA Hornell, NY | Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Manna Food Bank Asheville, NC | Operating Fund | $5,000 |
| Finger Lakes Boating Museum Hammondsport, NY | Operating Fund | $4,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Inc Asheville, NC | Operating Fund | $3,000 |
| Finger Lakes Land Trust Ithaca, NY | Operating Fund | $2,500 |
| Hermitage Artist Retreat Englewood, FL | Operating Fund | $2,500 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Chicago, IL | Operating Fund | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,127,670 | $206,844 | $226,889 | $207,000 | 30 | $213,861 | $196,955 | $94,497 |
| 2023 | $1,147,715 | $136,100 | $87,428 | $71,750 | 35 | $78,511 | $127,193 | $84,403 |
| 2022 | $1,099,043 | $79,109 | $115,697 | $88,000 | 40 | $104,730 | $69,881 | $86,313 |
| 2021 | $1,135,631 | $109,157 | $81,778 | $64,800 | 24 | $72,167 | $99,546 | $94,449 |
| 2020 | $1,108,252 | $35,109 | $99,198 | $84,500 | 32 | — | $27,159 | $73,986 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fletcher Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including arts and culture, community services, food access, animal welfare, and health. For example, Chautauqua Institution describes its mission as exploring human values and enriching life through programs addressing religious, social, and political issues. MANNA Food Bank says it works to end hunger in Western North Carolina, while Brother Wolf Animal Rescue says it seeks to improve the lives of companion animals and the people who love them.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $207,000. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $136,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grant was $136,000 to Chautauqua Institution for a new piano. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Beloved Asheville and Chautauqua Fund for operating funds; $5,000 each to Hornell YMCA and MANNA Food Bank for operating funds; and $4,000 to Finger Lakes Boating Museum for operating funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert K Fletcher as President, Kathleen Fletcher as Secretary, James Moore as Treasurer, and Julia Moore as Vice President. It also lists Michele Fletcher, Jeffrey Fletcher, and Christopher Moore as directors.
Fletcher Foundation Inc is led by Robert K Fletcher, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert K Fletcher
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Fletcher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Fletcher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Moore
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Moore
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Fletcher
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Fletcher Foundation Inc
How much does Fletcher Foundation Inc give each year?
Fletcher Foundation Inc gave $207K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $72K across 35 grants.
What is Fletcher Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fletcher Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $6,900, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fletcher Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Fletcher Foundation Inc give grants?
Fletcher Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (9 grants), Skaneateles, NY (5 grants), Chautauqua, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Fletcher Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Fletcher Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fletcher Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Fletcher Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Chautauqua Institution ($136,000), Beloved Asheville ($10,000) and Chautauqua Fund ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fletcher Foundation Inc?
Fletcher Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $214K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fletcher Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including arts and culture, community services, food access, animal welfare, and health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fletcher Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Fletcher Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fletcher Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1033029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Fletcher Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Fletcher Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fletcher-foundation-inc-morg_3b5fbe059bbe44709b34d78ccf6aa2dd
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