Francis Finlay Foundation
Francis Finlay Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $212.
Francis Finlay Foundation at a glance
In short: Francis Finlay Foundation gave $85K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $85,465
- +754.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $12,209
- +22.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $12,173
- Primary geography
- New York (71% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Francis Finlay Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Merton College Charitable Corporation ($12K). Together the top 7 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Francis Finlay Foundation gives
- Giving grew 755% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $85K (2023). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Merton College Charitable Corporation New Jersey, NJ | CIVIC | $12,427 |
| Institute for Strategic Dialogue-US | CIVIC | $12,173 |
| American Friends of the British Museum New York, NY | CIVIC | $12,173 |
| American Patrons of the National Library and Galleries of Scotland (Apnlgs) New York, NY | CIVIC | $12,173 |
| American Ditchley Foundation New York, NY | CIVIC | $12,173 |
| Americans for Oxford New York, NY | CIVIC | $12,173 |
| The Frick Collection New York, NY | CIVIC | $12,173 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $212 | $89,151 | $85,465 | 7 | $89,146 | $212 | $3,962 |
| 2022 | $88,939 | $1,683 | $11,578 | $10,000 | 1 | $11,552 | $131 | $4,826 |
| 2021 | $98,834 | $504 | $1,809 | — | — | $1,782 | $52 | $4,867 |
| 2020 | $100,139 | $999 | $11,320 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $124 | $5,383 |
| 2019 | $110,460 | $166 | $1,293 | — | — | — | $166 | $5,463 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Francis Finlay Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Francis Finlay Foundation is led by Robert Wessely, President on the 2023 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Robert Wessely
President
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonna Keefe
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Francis Finlay (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Robert Wessley (2019–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Francis Finlay Foundation
How much does Francis Finlay Foundation give each year?
Francis Finlay Foundation gave $85K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Francis Finlay Foundation's typical grant size?
Francis Finlay Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $12,173, and its average grant was $12,209, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Francis Finlay Foundation give grants?
Francis Finlay Foundation gives mostly in New York: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Francis Finlay Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Francis Finlay Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic" (7 grants).
Who are Francis Finlay Foundation's largest grantees?
Francis Finlay Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Merton College Charitable Corporation ($12,427), Institute for Strategic Dialogue-US ($12,173) and American Friends of the British Museum ($12,173), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is Francis Finlay Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Francis Finlay Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Francis Finlay Foundation's EIN?
Francis Finlay Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3922229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 17, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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