Friends of Foro Cultural 181
Friends of Foro Cultural 181 is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $38K.
Friends of Foro Cultural 181 at a glance
In short: Friends of Foro Cultural 181 gave $38K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $38K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,176
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,176
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $38,176
- Total assets
- $39,860
- -33.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Friends of Foro Cultural 181 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foro Cultural 81 ($38K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
How Friends of Foro Cultural 181 gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $38K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foro Cultural 81 | Provides funds for activities and infrastructure that promotes the exhibition, discussion and appreciation of the science and arts for the benefit of society. | $38,176 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,860 | $23,092 | $43,554 | $38,176 | 1 | $43,554 | $1,923 |
| 2023 | $60,322 | $14,454 | $43,859 | $34,558 | 1 | $43,859 | $3,370 |
| 2022 | $89,727 | $13,077 | $35,308 | $31,696 | 1 | $35,308 | $4,699 |
| 2021 | $111,982 | $93,386 | $32,513 | $26,713 | 1 | $32,425 | $3,946 |
| 2020 | $50,480 | $30,000 | $27,347 | $24,570 | 1 | — | $2,564 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Friends of Foro Cultural 181 reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Foro Cultural 181 is led by Edward J. O'Connor, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward J. O'Connor
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sal Liriano
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Settel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Charles Williams
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patrick Mears (2020–2021) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Foro Cultural 181
How much does Friends of Foro Cultural 181 give each year?
Friends of Foro Cultural 181 gave $38K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 1 grant.
How large is Friends of Foro Cultural 181?
Friends of Foro Cultural 181 reported $40K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Friends of Foro Cultural 181's EIN?
Friends of Foro Cultural 181's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2478188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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