Fulcra Foundation
Fulcra Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Long Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $220K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K.
Fulcra Foundation at a glance
In short: Fulcra Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $820), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,640
- -34.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $820
- -1.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $820
- Total assets
- $219,577
- +0.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Illinois (70% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Fulcra Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was 530SCHOLARSCOM ($1K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fulcra Foundation gives
- Giving fell 87% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $13K (2020). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 530SCHOLARSCOM Chicago, IL | YOUTH | $1,140 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $219,577 | $51,076 | $49,290 | $1,640 | 2 |
| 2022 | $217,791 | $50,328 | $9,024 | $2,500 | 3 |
| 2021 | $176,487 | $51,713 | $14,701 | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $139,475 | $152,475 | $13,000 | $13,000 | 2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fulcra Foundation is led by Laron Phillips, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Laron Phillips
Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Fulcra Foundation
How much does Fulcra Foundation give each year?
Fulcra Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2022 it gave $3K across 3 grants.
How large is Fulcra Foundation?
Fulcra Foundation reported $220K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $51K.
Where does Fulcra Foundation operate?
Fulcra Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, Illinois, Ohio.
What is Fulcra Foundation's EIN?
Fulcra Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3475925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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