Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc
Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc is a public charity based in the Bronx, New York. Its stated role is to lease a facility to Emblaze Charter School and it may provide the school with financial assistance. The organization’s 2025 IRS filing is marked as its final return, and its 2026 filing reports no grants and no assets; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc at a glance
In short: Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc reported $450K in grants paid in 2026 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2026)
- $450,083 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Revenue (2026)
- $92,588
- -95.5% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $741,110
- -65.5% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1164 Garrison Avenue, Bronx, NY 10474
Phone: (929) 388-0011
Website: https://emblazeacademy.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc funds
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in the Bronx, New York. Its stated program involves leasing a facility to Emblaze Charter School.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2020) to $450K (2026). In 2026 it reported $450K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Ready to take the next step with Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $92,588 | $741,110 | $450,083 | Total only |
| 2025 | $20,774,230 | $2,054,579 | $2,151,035 | — | — |
| 2024 | $21,721,052 | $2,054,571 | $2,203,123 | — | — |
| 2023 | $22,745,868 | $2,054,571 | $2,150,113 | — | — |
| 2022 | $23,542,955 | $2,052,618 | $2,199,077 | — | — |
| 2021 | $24,650,009 | $2,052,334 | $2,148,015 | $171,589 | 1 |
| 2020 | $1,594,206 | $2,052,334 | $1,765,143 | $75,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | $84,794 | $84,794 | $15 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that Friends of Emblaze leases a facility to Emblaze Charter School and may provide the school with financial assistance. Emblaze Academy’s mission is to prepare students in grades five through eight to thrive in high school and graduate from the college of their choice.
Grantmaking
The 2026 filing reports zero grants. No grant amounts, named grantees, or application process are provided in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Michael B Ronan as Chair, Kristen C Shroff as Secretary, and Sterling Charles as Treasurer.
Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc is led by Michael B Ronan, Chair on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Michael B Ronan
Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen C Shroff
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sterling Charles
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Khalid Daniels (2020–2025) — Director
- Former: Tabitha Hamon (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Matthew-Kirby Smith (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc
How much does Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc give each year?
Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc reported $450K in grants paid in 2026 on its 2026 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
What does Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc fund?
The organization states that Friends of Emblaze leases a facility to Emblaze Charter School and may provide the school with financial assistance. Emblaze Academy’s mission is to prepare students in grades five through eight to thrive in high school and graduate from the college of their choice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc?
Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check emblazeacademy.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc make grants?
The organization is based in the Bronx, New York. Its stated program involves leasing a facility to Emblaze Charter School.
What is Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc's EIN?
Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2676067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2022)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
Live grants for the work Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc funds
Arts, Culture & Humanities Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in New York
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY
The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.
Assets
$17.5B
Grants
4,007
Total Given
$844.7M
The New York Community Trust
New York, NY
The New York Community Trust funds nonprofit programs in areas such as arts, education, health, the environment, workforce development, and youth development, including projects that improve services, build organizational capacity, or advance policy and systems change. Its competitive grants mainly serve New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, with some national and international environmental funding; the 2024 median grant was $20,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.5B
Grants
2,748
Total Given
$193.8M
The Simons Foundation Inc
New York, NY
The Simons Foundation funds research and public engagement in mathematics and the physical, life, autism, and neuroscience sciences. In 2024, it made 1,727 grants, with a median award of $72,000 and amounts ranging from $1,480 to $20 million, supporting organizations in the U.S. and internationally. It states that it funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.5B
Grants
1,727
Total Given
$272.0M
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
New York, NY
LISC funds affordable housing, community development, small businesses, and related efforts that strengthen inclusive communities, providing grants as well as loans, equity, and technical assistance across the country. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $40,000, though amounts varied widely. Application access is program-specific: for its Rhode Island child care facilities planning grants, applicants are instructed to consult program staff before submitting a request.
Assets
$1.6B
Grants
1,119
Total Given
$102.8M
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc
New York, NY
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund supports human rights and social and economic justice, including work on climate, the environment, civic engagement, and Jewish causes, in the United States and internationally. Its 2024 grants had a median of $200,000, with amounts ranging from $500 to $9.75 million. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests; it plans to end grantmaking by the end of 2028.
Assets
$134.4M
Grants
1,101
Total Given
$326.0M
More Funders in New York
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Friends Of Emblaze Academy Charter School Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?