Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment
The mission of friends of fai is to foster in the united states a deeper appreciation of and support for the preservation of italian cultural and historical heritage reflected in buildings and properties of architectural and environmental significance located in italy.
Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment at a glance
In short: Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $150,535
- -44.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York University ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $12K (2020) to $12K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University New York, NY | Grant for Italian Studies | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $150,535 | $915,776 | $1,034,628 | $12,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $272,871 | $843,940 | $826,166 | $12,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $249,793 | $1,097,843 | $1,145,555 | $12,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $291,989 | $374,758 | $399,455 | $12,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $1,137,249 | $1,176,365 | $1,023,793 | $12,000 | 1 |
About Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment
Based on IRS filings
Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment is a nonprofit organization, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $151K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment is led by Amanda Kutner, Executive Director on filings since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda Kutner
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$95K (2020) → $137K (2024)
James M. Carolan
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Celine Crosa Di Vergagni
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurel Barrack
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharleen Cooper Cohen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Eddie
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chiara Derege
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Davide Usai
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria James
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Enrico Bonetti
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Bona De Frescobaldi (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Clarice Pecori Giraldi (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andrea Carandini (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Giovanna Loredan Bonetti (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nicolo Foscari (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Vannozza Guicciardini (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ellyn Toscano (2020) — Board Member
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 $137K, to Amanda Kutner (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment
How much does Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment give each year?
Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $12K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment?
Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment reported $151K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $916K.
Where does Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment operate?
Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment has awarded grants in New York.
What is Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment's EIN?
Friends of FAI - the Italian Environment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3599581. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 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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