International Folk Art Foundation
To provide financial assistance to the museum of international folk art and further the understanding of folk art as it relates to the people of the world.
International Folk Art Foundation at a glance
In short: International Folk Art Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $39,735,699
- +8.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who International Folk Art Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Folk Art Alliance ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Folk Art Alliance Santa Fe, NM | Artist support for the 2025 folk art market in santa fe. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,735,699 | $2,096,715 | $1,603,984 | $10,000 | 1 | $1,617,923 |
| 2024 | $36,666,070 | $1,189,756 | $1,000,738 | $10,000 | 1 | $1,188,535 |
| 2023 | $33,617,186 | $880,247 | $825,902 | $10,000 | 1 | $837,308 |
| 2022 | $32,176,768 | $2,786,006 | $785,531 | — | — | $2,759,956 |
| 2021 | $38,080,422 | $894,003 | $708,548 | — | — | $876,599 |
| 2020 | $29,075,892 | $1,380,032 | $823,032 | — | — | $1,317,763 |
About International Folk Art Foundation
Based on IRS filings
International Folk Art Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Santa Fe, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $39.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Folk Art Foundation is led by Laurel Seth, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laurel Seth
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$74K (2020) → $90K (2025)
Randall Bell
President
Treasurer → Member, 2023
Member → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Draper
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Catron
Vice President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Mayer
Member
Treasurer → Treasurer to & Then Member, 2021
Treasurer to & Then Member → Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Syme
Treasurer
Secretary → Member, 2023
Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edelma Huntley
Member
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Zinn
Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: David Davenport (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: David Matthews (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Rosalind Doherty (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jim Snead (2021) — Member From
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $90K, to Laurel Seth (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about International Folk Art Foundation
How much does International Folk Art Foundation give each year?
International Folk Art Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is International Folk Art Foundation?
International Folk Art Foundation reported $39.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is International Folk Art Foundation?
International Folk Art Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Santa Fe, NM. It holds $39.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does International Folk Art Foundation operate?
International Folk Art Foundation has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What is International Folk Art Foundation's EIN?
International Folk Art Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6000853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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