Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts
Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts at a glance
In short: Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts gave $20K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $20K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $20,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Circle of Care ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Circle of Care Boulder, CO | Circle of care distributes thousands of donated tickets for performing arts events to seniors who would not otherwise have access. They provide end to end chaperones and transportation to, from and during each performance. The iapa donation allowed circle of care to hire part time development and fundraising consultants to help expand their programs. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,271 | $171,124 | $20,000 | 1 | $4,993 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts is led by David Krawitz, Executive Director & Secretary on the 2020 filing; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
David Krawitz
Executive Director & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
40 hrs/week
$63K (2020)
Herman Krawitz
President & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Kunkel
Board Member
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Kahlden
Board Member
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $63K, to David Krawitz (Executive Director and Sec).
Frequently asked questions about Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts
How much does Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts give each year?
Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts gave $20K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts?
Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY.
Where does Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts operate?
Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts has awarded grants in Colorado.
How much is Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts's EIN?
Institute for Acoustics for the Performing Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1735171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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