Foundation for Ethnic Understanding
DIVERSE RACIAL AND ETHNIC COMMUNITIES RELATIONS. PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION BETWEEN AND AMONG ETHNIC GROUPS AND REDUCE TENSIONS AMONG DIVERSE RACIAL AND ETHNIC COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$357K
+20.4% YoY
Revenue
$1.4M
-18.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$1.3M
-1.0% YoY
About Foundation for Ethnic Understanding
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Ethnic Understanding is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $357K in total assets.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $356,949 | $296,500 | $501,009 |
| Revenue | $1,378,933 | $1,687,736 | $1,060,426 |
| Expenses | $1,345,715 | $1,359,809 | $1,137,927 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARC SCHNEIER | President | 45 | $442,847 |
| DAVID RENZER | Director | 2 | — |
| MICHAEL HENINGBURG JR | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| KEN SUNSHINE | Secretary | 2 | — |
| ALI NAQVI | Director | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH KOREN | Director | 2 | — |
| JASON KAMPF | Director | 2 | — |
| CHRIS SACARABANY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| VALERIE NASH | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foundation for Ethnic Understanding?
Foundation for Ethnic Understanding is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $357K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Foundation for Ethnic Understanding?
As of 2024, Foundation for Ethnic Understanding holds $357K in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue.
Where does Foundation for Ethnic Understanding operate?
Foundation for Ethnic Understanding has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, New York.
What is Foundation for Ethnic Understanding's EIN?
Foundation for Ethnic Understanding's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3527874. 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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