Fulcrum Foundation Inc
Fulcrum Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2023 filing lists donations to charitable organizations, including schools, community organizations, and youth programs.
Fulcrum Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fulcrum Foundation Inc gave $13K across 10 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), mostly in District of Columbia. 70% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $13,169
- -45.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 10
- -54.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,317
- +19.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $513
- Total assets
- $53,118
- -23.7% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (88% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fulcrum Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 13Th Street Se, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 573-8552
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fulcrum Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Capitol Hill Cluster School ($5K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in DC, 8% to Virginia, 4% to Maryland, and 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fulcrum Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $907; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $900 repeat.
- 30% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 148% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 446% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $24K (2022). In 2023 it made 10 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Capitol Hill Cluster School Washington, DC | General Donation | $5,397 |
| Historic Congressional Washington, DC | General Donation | $2,250 |
| Capital Hill Village Washington, DC | General Donation | $2,190 |
| Capitol Hill Little League DC Washington, DC | General Donation | $900 |
| Hope in a Box Fort Washington, MD | General Donation | $525 |
| Friend of Argus and Aurora House Arlington, VA | General Donation | $500 |
| Girls on the Run Fairfax, VA | General Donation | $500 |
| Payne Elementary School Washington, DC | General Donation | $500 |
| Hill Havurah Washington, DC | General Donation | $307 |
| Heroes for Children Plano, TX | General Donation | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $53,118 | $9,279 | $25,906 | $13,169 | 10 | $13,169 | $370 | $2,952 |
| 2022 | $69,623 | $6,420 | $27,596 | $24,195 | 22 | $24,195 | $285 | $3,954 |
| 2021 | $90,799 | $52,142 | $10,510 | $5,690 | 5 | $5,690 | $36 | $3,209 |
| 2020 | $49,167 | $50,868 | $5,306 | $5,300 | 3 | — | $22 | $1,083 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fulcrum Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations including schools, community organizations, a little league, and youth programs. HEROES FOR CHILDREN, which received $100, describes its mission as advocating for and providing financial and social assistance to families with children ages 0–22 who are battling cancer. That is the grantee’s stated mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $13,169. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,397, with a median grant of $512. Its largest grants were $5,397 to THE CAPITOL HILL CLUSTER SCHOOL, $2,250 to HISTORIC CONGRESSIONAL, and $2,190 to CAPITAL HILL VILLAGE. Each was listed for a general donation.
Other 2023 recipients included CAPITOL HILL LITTLE LEAGUE DC ($900), HOPE IN A BOX ($525), FRIEND OF ARGUS AND AURORA HOUSE ($500), GIRLS ON THE RUN ($500), PAYNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ($500), HILL HAVURAH ($307), and HEROES FOR CHILDREN ($100). The foundation’s filing also identifies donations to THE CAPITOL HILL CLUSTER SCHOOL, HISTORIC CONGRESSIONAL, and CAPITAL HILL VILLAGE as direct charitable activity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists TY VOYLES as president, THOMAS KAVANAGH as secretary, and MICHELE PRATT as community engagement chair.
Fulcrum Foundation Inc is led by Ty Voyles, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Ty Voyles
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Pratt
Community Engagement Chair
New on the 2023 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Kavanagh
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Fulcrum Foundation Inc
How much does Fulcrum Foundation Inc give each year?
Fulcrum Foundation Inc gave $13K across 10 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $24K across 22 grants.
What is Fulcrum Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fulcrum Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $513, and its average grant was $1,317, across 10 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fulcrum Foundation Inc that year got $907 on average.
Where does Fulcrum Foundation Inc give grants?
Fulcrum Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants).
Does Fulcrum Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fulcrum Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fulcrum Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Fulcrum Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include The Capitol Hill Cluster School ($5,397), Historic Congressional ($2,250) and Capital Hill Village ($2,190), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Fulcrum Foundation Inc?
Fulcrum Foundation Inc reported $53K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fulcrum Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations including schools, community organizations, a little league, and youth programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fulcrum Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; 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 Fulcrum Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fulcrum Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2263569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Fulcrum Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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