Fund for the Guggenheim Fellowships
TO SEEK AND ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS AND TO USE SUCH GIFTS TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE MISSION OF THE JOHN SIMON GUGGENHEIM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION, A PRIVATE FOUNDATION, WHICH AWARDS FELLOWSHIPS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE ALREADY DEMONSTRATED EXCEPTIONAL (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)CAPACITY FOR SCHOLARSHIP OR CREATIVITY IN THE AREAS OF CREATIVE ARTS, HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES, AND NATURAL SCIENCES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
+536.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$387K
-4.6% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$387K
-4.6% YoY
About Fund for the Guggenheim Fellowships
Based on IRS filings
Fund for the Guggenheim Fellowships is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $387K. Net investment income was $825.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,231,572 | $350,642 | $118,840 |
| Revenue | $2,321,655 | $422,986 | $180,097 |
| Expenses | $386,929 | $405,395 | $246,068 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $825 | $283 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Fund for the Guggenheim Fellowships
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation ($386,830).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN SIMON GUGGENHEIM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF JOHN SIMON GUGGENHEIM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | $386,830 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD M HIRSH | PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DWIGHT E LEE | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| SANDRA WIJNBERG | SECRETARY AND TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LISA HESS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LILI LYNTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STACY SCHIFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC SCHWARTZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fund for the Guggenheim Fellowships?
Fund for the Guggenheim Fellowships is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Fund for the Guggenheim Fellowships?
As of 2024, Fund for the Guggenheim Fellowships holds $2.2M in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $387K in 2024.
Where does Fund for the Guggenheim Fellowships operate?
Fund for the Guggenheim Fellowships has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Fund for the Guggenheim Fellowships award?
In 2024, Fund for the Guggenheim Fellowships awarded 1 grants totaling $387K — an average of about $387K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Fund for the Guggenheim Fellowships's EIN?
Fund for the Guggenheim Fellowships's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1338112. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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