Fractured Atlas Inc
Fractured Atlas Inc is a public charity based in New York, NY. It supports artists and arts organizations by providing fiscal sponsorship, fundraising tools, educational resources, and personalized support, helping them access funds for artistic projects. Its website describes its work as serving artists and creative communities nationally, with international members.
Fractured Atlas Inc at a glance
In short: Fractured Atlas Inc gave $31.8M across 483 grants in 2025 (avg $66K), top state New York. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,766,679
- +24.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 483
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,770
- +25.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,885
- Total assets
- $37,918,240
- +7.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (196 of 479, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fractured Atlas Inc
- How to Apply
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Apply for fiscal sponsorship after becoming a member at a paid membership level. The application asks applicants to describe themselves and their work; the organization says work must fall within its mission and reserves the right to decline applications.
- Contact
Mailing address: 228 Park Ave S 56651, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 277-8020
Website: https://fracturedatlas.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fractured Atlas Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Art Power Inc ($6.1M). Together the top 10 received $15.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
2,164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,799 grants of 2,164 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Fractured Atlas says its staff is rooted in local artistic communities across the country and that its influence is national, with international members. In 2025, recipient grant dollars were reported across multiple states; the largest listed shares were New York (25%), Pennsylvania (21%), California (20%), and Michigan (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 483 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fractured Atlas Inc open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 196 of 479 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $44K; repeat grants $82K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11.5M (2020) to $31.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 483 grants totaling $31.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art Power Inc Pittsburgh, PA | For General Support | $6,079,677 |
| New Tech Innovation LLC San Francisco, CA | For General Support | $2,689,281 |
| Multiverse Multimedia Inc Ann Arbor, MI | For General Support | $1,456,875 |
| Seed Pod LLC Concord, CA | For General Support | $1,086,864 |
| Crenshaw Dairy Mart LLC Inglewood, CA | For General Support | $898,955 |
| Righteous Dove Films Inc Sunnyside, NY | For General Support | $832,506 |
| Dave Sharp Enterprises LLC Ann Arbor, MI | For General Support | $632,400 |
| Healing Project Arts LLC New York, NY | For General Support | $546,017 |
| Arts 14C a NJ Nonprofit Corporation Jersey City, NJ | For General Support | $483,088 |
| Mind Capo Inc Bozeman, MT | For General Support | $471,597 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,918,240 | $45,540,050 | $44,836,255 | $31,766,679 | 483 | $882,108 |
| 2024 | $35,390,554 | $42,006,863 | $39,063,438 | $25,584,037 | 489 | $1,966,021 |
| 2023 | $30,647,916 | $39,921,262 | $35,830,801 | $20,589,445 | 432 | $1,219,380 |
| 2022 | $26,189,611 | $36,358,780 | $30,450,838 | $18,136,214 | 407 | $1,090,409 |
| 2021 | $23,234,426 | $28,278,411 | $21,237,249 | $12,209,303 | 353 | $801,417 |
| 2020 | $15,069,281 | $25,733,892 | $24,017,494 | $11,537,803 | 399 | $546,003 |
| 2019 | $13,454,794 | $29,424,808 | $27,802,825 | $13,306,323 | 394 | $1,051,685 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Fractured Atlas states that its mission is to make the journey from inspiration to living practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives. Its website describes support for individual artists and arts organizations across creative mediums through fiscal sponsorship, fundraising tools, educational resources, and personalized support. It also processes consultations and no-objection letters for O and P visa applicants seeking to work as artists in the United States.
Among the 2025 recipients listed, WOCA Inc received $401,121. WOCA describes its mission as advancing racial and cultural equity in the arts sector by promoting opportunities for arts leaders and amplifying the voice and visibility of women of color. Black River Life received $159,787; it describes its work as creating art, gatherings, and stories that honor global Black identity and ties to land and place, with storytelling centered on migration and “narrative repair.”
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Fractured Atlas reported 483 grants totaling $31,766,679. Grant amounts ranged from $5,025 to $6,079,677, with a median of $17,885. The largest listed grants were:
Each of these grants was reported for general support. Fractured Atlas’s fiscal sponsorship information says individuals or unincorporated groups may apply for sponsorship, and that sponsored projects can use its tools to solicit tax-deductible donations, apply for grants and corporate sponsorships, and raise funds. Applicants must become members at a paid membership level and apply for fiscal sponsorship; the organization says applicants are notified by email within two weeks, usually sooner. Donations received through fiscal sponsorship are subject to an administrative fee. Written solicitations and grant applications require review and approval, and some activities are prohibited for fiscally sponsored projects.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Theresa Hubbard as CEO; E Andrew Taylor as chair; Ramphis Castro as vice chair; Lisa Yancey as secretary; and Mukti Khaire as treasurer. It also lists Holly Sidford, Elizabeth Scott, Christopher J Mackie, PhD, Tanya Birl-Torres, and Alexis Frasz as board members. Holly Sidford’s listing notes service through April 2025.
Fractured Atlas Inc is led by Theresa Hubbard, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 7 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Theresa Hubbard
CEO
COO & Board Me → CEO & Board Me, 2022
CEO & Board Me → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$190K (2022) → $210K (2025)
E. Andrew Taylor
Chair
Board Member → Executive Tr, 2022
Executive Tr → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Hughes
Senior Director of Programs
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Marcus Swift
Senior Project Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2025)
Nico Carpenter
Director People Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Tiffany Vergara
Senior Finance Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2025)
Alberto Mejia
Chief Operations Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$180K (2025)
Russel Norris
Senior Software Developer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2025)
Christopher J. Mackie PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Scott
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Sidford
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Yancey
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mukti Khaire
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ramphis Castro
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Frasz
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Birl-Torres
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Russell Willis Taylor (2019–2023) — Chair
- Former: Lauren Ruffin (2019–2021) — Former Cero
- Former: Tim Cynova (2019–2021) — Former COO
- Former: Pallavi Sharma (2019–2020) — Cpo & Board Me
- Former: Shawn Anderson (2019–2020) — CTO & Board Me
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $210K, to Theresa Hubbard (CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fractured Atlas Inc
How much does Fractured Atlas Inc give each year?
Fractured Atlas Inc gave $31.8M across 483 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $25.6M across 489 grants.
What is Fractured Atlas Inc's typical grant size?
Fractured Atlas Inc's median grant in 2025 was $17,885, and its average grant was $65,770, across 483 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fractured Atlas Inc that year got $44K on average.
Where does Fractured Atlas Inc give grants?
Fractured Atlas Inc's top state is New York, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (21%) and California (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (78 grants), Brooklyn, NY (57 grants), Philadelphia, PA (16 grants) and Baltimore, MD (14 grants).
Does Fractured Atlas Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fractured Atlas Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (482 of 483) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Fractured Atlas Inc's largest grantees?
Fractured Atlas Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Art Power Inc ($6,079,677), New Tech Innovation LLC ($2,689,281) and Multiverse Multimedia Inc ($1,456,875), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fractured Atlas Inc?
Fractured Atlas Inc reported $37.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $45.5M.
What does Fractured Atlas Inc fund?
Fractured Atlas states that its mission is to make the journey from inspiration to living practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fractured Atlas Inc?
Apply for fiscal sponsorship after becoming a member at a paid membership level. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fractured Atlas Inc's EIN?
Fractured Atlas Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3451703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 10, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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