Fuhrman Family Foundation
The Fuhrman Family Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2014 and based in New York City. It operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization guided by the belief that vibrant communities depend on creative, informed, and healthy people.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$6.5M
+47.6% YoY
Grant Count
52
+48.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$125K
-0.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation focuses its efforts on initiatives that support individuals' artistic and educational pursuits, and their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
Primary funding areas include:
- Visual Arts
- Education
- Community
- Criminal Justice Reform
- Health & Wellness
The foundation has a particular commitment to the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence program.
Grantmaking
No formal application process information is available in verified sources.
Grant Range
$50,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $77.8 million
- Total Revenues: $28.8 million
- Total Expenses: $7.7 million
- Distributions: $3.9 million (2023 data)
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $57.1 million
- Total Liabilities: $778,000
- Revenue: $12.8 million
- Expenses: $4.71 million
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Central Park Conservancy ($1,000,000), The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($1,000,000), Flag Foundation for Excellence in Education ($780,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAS FOUNDATION OF THE SERPENTINE GALLERIES NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER THE TAX EXEMPT MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| BARD COLLEGE ANNANDALEONHUDSON, NY | FOR THE STUDY OF LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE ENDOWMENT | $250,000 |
| BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS BROOKLYN, NY | FOR THE ARTISTS BALL | $50,000 |
| BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS BROOKLYN, NY | TO FURTHER THE TAX EXEMPT MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $100,000 |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER THE TAX EXEMPT MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $3,000 |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY NEW YORK, NY | FOR PLAYGROUND PARTNERS AND GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,500 |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY NEW YORK, NY | FOR THE 2024 ANNUAL GALA | $50,000 |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY NEW YORK, NY | FOR CHAIRMAN'S CIRCLE | $50,000 |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY NEW YORK, NY | SECOND OF 5 INSTALLMENTS OF $5 MILLION TOTAL: FOR THE FOR ALL CAMPAIGN, $4,700,000 FOR HARLEM MEER SHORELINE RESTORATION AND EXPANDED BOARDWALK PROJECT, $200,000 TO MILL AND REPAVE THE AREA EAST OF SHEEP MEADOW, AND $100,000 TO MAINTAIN THE AREA EAST OF SHEEP MEADOW | $1,000,000 |
| CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER THE TAX EXEMPT MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Glenn R. Fuhrman — President/Treasurer/Director
- Amanda Fuhrman — Vice President/Director
- Risa Daniels — Secretary/Director
- Laura Twersky — Director
- Eric Lane — Director (through May 31, 2023)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLENN R FUHRMAN | PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AMANDA FUHRMAN | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RISA DANIELS | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC LANE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA TWERSKY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 640 Park Avenue, 11th Floor New York, NY 10065
Telephone: 212-518-6682
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Fuhrman Family Foundation fund?
The foundation focuses its efforts on initiatives that support individuals' artistic and educational pursuits, and their physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Primary funding areas include: • Visual Arts • Education • Community • Criminal Justice Reform • Health & Wellness The foundation has a particular commitment to the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence program.
How do I apply for a grant from Fuhrman Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 30-35 grants in recent years • Median grant size: $50,000 • Maximum grant size: $1.1 million • 2024 distributions: $6.1 million across 44 grants **Recent Notable Grants (2024):** • Metropolitan Museum of Art: $1,000,000 (for the Costume Institute Benefit) • Central Park Conservancy: $1,000,000 (second of 5 installments totaling $5 million for restoration and improvement projects) • The Flag Foundation for Excellence in Education: $780,000 (for operations related to th…
What size grants does Fuhrman Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Fuhrman Family Foundation awarded 52 grants totaling $6.5M — an average of about $125K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fuhrman Family Foundation's EIN?
Fuhrman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1579112. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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