Fuhrman Family Foundation
The Fuhrman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports initiatives that advance artistic and educational pursuits and physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Fuhrman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Fuhrman Family Foundation gave $6.5M across 52 grants in 2024 (avg $125K), mostly in New York. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,476,298
- +47.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 52
- +48.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $124,544
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $77,772,205
- +36.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (16 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fuhrman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its contact page says it does not accept grant applications. Museum and gallery curators interested in the FLAG Art Foundation Loan Program may inquire through the foundation’s contact form; this is an art-loan inquiry, not a grant application.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Glenn Fuhrman 640 Park Ave 11Fl, New York, NY 10065
Phone: (212) 518-6682
Website: https://fuhrmanfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fuhrman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central Park Conservancy ($1.1M across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $5.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 180 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New York, NY. In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 1% to Pennsylvania, and less than 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fuhrman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 39 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $88K; repeat grants $220K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $81K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 184% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 176% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2020) to $6.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 52 grants totaling $6.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | For the Costume Institute Benefit | $1,000,000 |
| Flag Foundation for Excellence in Education New York, NY | For operations related to the flag award for teaching excellence | $780,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation New York, NY | For the 2024 Annual Campaign | $500,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $465,000 |
| The Parrish Art Museum Water Mill, NY | To cover the repair of the lichtenstein brushstrokes then glenn has lent to the museum | $346,627 |
| Bard College Annandaleonhudson, NY | For the Study of Language and Literature Endowment | $250,000 |
| The Netherland-America Foundation New York, NY | For the benefit of anne frank house for the anne frank exhibition nyc | $250,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone New York, NY | For General Support in Honor of Keith Meister | $200,000 |
| New York and Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | For the pediatric spine care at newyork-presbyterian och spine hospital | $200,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,772,205 | $28,791,388 | $7,716,156 | $6,476,298 | 52 | $5,842,046 | $27,824,833 | $3,312,080 |
| 2023 | $57,149,813 | $12,753,720 | $4,709,216 | $4,386,945 | 35 | $3,874,576 | $12,149,965 | $2,594,857 |
| 2022 | $49,367,027 | $25,164,792 | $3,406,604 | $2,738,766 | 34 | $2,409,799 | $23,475,946 | $1,853,642 |
| 2021 | $27,846,017 | $7,142,097 | $2,865,518 | $2,280,400 | 35 | $1,969,354 | $13,078,433 | $1,587,601 |
| 2020 | $22,285,541 | $10,925,840 | $1,861,394 | $1,799,000 | 24 | — | $3,658,361 | $1,101,956 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fuhrman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated belief is that vibrant communities depend on creative, informed, and healthy people. Its website identifies visual arts, education, community, criminal justice reform, and health and wellness as areas of work.
Its grants support a range of organizations. For example, the Parrish Art Museum describes its mission as promoting appreciation of modern and contemporary art through exhibitions, education, and public programs. The Netherland-America Foundation says it strengthens ties between the Netherlands and the United States through exchange in the arts, sciences, education, business, and public affairs. Bard College describes its aim as providing a challenging academic program and supportive environment. New York Road Runners says it works to improve community health and well-being through inclusive running experiences.
Other 2024 recipients include Public Art Fund, which says it brings contemporary art to broad audiences through free exhibitions; Open Discourse Coalition, which supports a variety of intellectual viewpoints in academia; and Tate Americas Foundation, which supports Tate in the UK through artwork grants, funding, and other support.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 52 grants totaling $6,476,298 in 2024. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $1,000,000 to Central Park Conservancy for campaign and park improvement projects, $1,000,000 to The Metropolitan Museum of Art for the Costume Institute Benefit, and $780,000 to Flag Foundation for Excellence in Education for operations related to the FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence.
Other large 2024 grants included $500,000 to United Jewish Appeal Federation for its annual campaign, $465,000 to The Museum of Modern Art, and $346,627 to The Parrish Art Museum for repair of Roy Lichtenstein’s Brushstrokes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Glenn R. Fuhrman as president, treasurer, and director; Amanda Fuhrman as vice president and director; Risa Daniels as secretary and director; and Eric Lane and Laura Twersky as directors.
Fuhrman Family Foundation is led by Glenn R. Fuhrman, President, Treasurer & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Glenn R. Fuhrman
President, Treasurer & Director
President & Treasurer → President, Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Fuhrman
Vice President & Director
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Lane
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Twersky
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Risa Daniels
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Fuhrman Family Foundation
How much does Fuhrman Family Foundation give each year?
Fuhrman Family Foundation gave $6.5M across 52 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.4M across 35 grants.
What is Fuhrman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Fuhrman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $124,544, across 52 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fuhrman Family Foundation that year got $88K on average.
Where does Fuhrman Family Foundation give grants?
Fuhrman Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (40 grants), Water Mill, NY (2 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Sag Harbor, NY (2 grants).
Who are Fuhrman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Fuhrman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Central Park Conservancy ($1,114,500 across 5 grants), The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($1,000,000) and Flag Foundation for Excellence in Education ($780,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fuhrman Family Foundation?
Fuhrman Family Foundation reported $77.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fuhrman Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated belief is that vibrant communities depend on creative, informed, and healthy people. Its website identifies visual arts, education, community, criminal justice reform, and health and wellness as areas of work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fuhrman Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Fuhrman Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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