Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education
Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education is a private foundation focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $205K. Net investment income was $240K.
Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education at a glance
In short: Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education gave $205K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $205,000
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,625
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $6,845,327
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miami Foundation ($80K). Together the top 8 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 41 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education gives
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 153% of 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 $135K (2021) to $236K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Foundation Miami, FL | Educational Scholarships for College Assistance Program | $80,000 |
| Sundari Foundation Miami Beach, FL | For youth program providing safe housing and care for abused children and for children's learning program | $60,000 |
| Fischer House Rockville, MD | Provide temporary housing for members and families of armed services, "the fischer house program" | $25,000 |
| United Way of Westchester and Putnam Inc White Plains, NY | "United 2 Read" Program | $15,000 |
| National Capital Treatment and Recovery Arlington, VA | Drug and substance abuse treatment & recovery for adolescents and single mothers | $10,000 |
| Bard College Annandaleonhudson, NY | Scholarships and 2 year college with high school for underserved students. | $5,000 |
| Blue Path Service Dogs Wappingers Falls, NY | Funding for autistic childrens' service dog program - food, supplies, vet care and travel | $5,000 |
| Max Planck Florida Corporation Jupiter, FL | Dementia Medical Research | $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 | $6,845,327 | $245,749 | $561,319 | $205,000 | 8 | $481,345 | $240,077 | $314,795 |
| 2023 | $6,661,761 | $82,531 | $611,128 | $207,000 | 8 | $523,260 | $167,824 | $307,642 |
| 2022 | $6,838,897 | $352,616 | $697,026 | $236,000 | 9 | $532,838 | $132,013 | $335,746 |
| 2021 | $7,709,951 | $168,503 | $486,334 | $134,813 | 8 | $390,692 | $92,347 | $356,729 |
| 2020 | $7,701,077 | $441,092 | $568,099 | $149,500 | 8 | — | $91,822 | $345,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education reported a distributable amount of $315K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education is led by Darby Macfarlane Tramontine, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darby Macfarlane Tramontine
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Edward Mahoney
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Leslie Foglesong
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Lynda Rufo
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Scarlett Macfarlane
Program Director & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $14K (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 $20K, to Leslie Foglesong (Secretary/Treasurer/DIR). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education
How much does Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education give each year?
Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education gave $205K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $207K across 8 grants.
What is Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education's typical grant size?
Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $25,625, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education give grants?
Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education gives mostly in Florida: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and Maryland (12%).
Does Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education's largest grantees?
Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education's largest 2024 grantees include Miami Foundation ($80,000), Sundari Foundation ($60,000) and Fischer House ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education?
Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $481K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $315K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education?
Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education is a private foundation focused on Education, based in New York, NY. It holds $6.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education's EIN?
Fore Foundation for Art Science and Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1669997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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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