La Fondation Cuvelier
La Fondation Cuvelier is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It makes contributions to local nonprofit organizations that provide educational, cultural, and social services to the community.
La Fondation Cuvelier at a glance
In short: La Fondation Cuvelier gave $340K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in District of Columbia. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $340,469
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,028
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,554,775
- +5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (8 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to La Fondation Cuvelier
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 275 W 10Th Street 11D, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 831-9578
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who La Fondation Cuvelier funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Farmland Trust ($200K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $332K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 102 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Washington, DC (59%), New York (27%), Virginia (13%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is La Fondation Cuvelier open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 15 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $195K (2021) to $340K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $340K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Farmland Trust Washington, DC | General Use | $100,000 |
| American Farmland Trust Washington, DC | General Use | $100,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | General Use | $35,000 |
| The Knights Brooklyn, NY | General Use | $25,000 |
| Maloto New York, NY | General Use | $25,000 |
| Nyspcc New York, NY | General Use | $15,000 |
| The Dutchess Land Conservancy Millbrook, NY | General Use | $10,000 |
| 1 for the Planet Burlington, VA | General Use | $10,000 |
| Naumburg Orchestral Concerts New York, NY | General Use | $5,000 |
| Cary Institute Millbrook, NY | General Use | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,554,775 | $626,902 | $400,923 | $340,469 | 17 | $340,469 | $567,098 | $246,685 |
| 2023 | $3,380,091 | $189,448 | $396,352 | $338,200 | 16 | $338,200 | $137,021 | $222,253 |
| 2022 | $3,603,402 | $214,611 | $391,008 | $332,604 | 16 | $332,604 | $159,839 | $225,503 |
| 2021 | $3,732,313 | $206,999 | $272,704 | $194,500 | 26 | $194,500 | $156,554 | $278,615 |
| 2020 | $3,819,975 | $1,512,346 | $253,562 | $228,320 | 27 | — | $1,494,823 | $197,622 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, La Fondation Cuvelier reported a distributable amount of $247K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is making contributions to local nonprofits providing educational, cultural, and social services. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in farmland preservation, education and economic development, the arts, addiction support, and park stewardship. These are descriptions of grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, American Farmland Trust describes its mission as protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land. Maloto says it works to improve the lives of vulnerable women and children in northern Malawi through feeding, education, and empowerment. Storm King Art Center describes its work as exhibiting, acquiring, borrowing, and conserving modern and contemporary art, with a focus on large-scale sculpture in its landscape.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $340,469. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The filing labels the listed grants “general use.”
Among the largest awards were two grants of $100,000 each to American Farmland Trust, $35,000 to the University of Virginia, $25,000 to The Knights, $25,000 to Maloto, and $15,000 to NYSPCC. Other listed grants included $10,000 to the Dutchess Land Conservancy and $10,000 to 1 for the Planet. Additional 2024 recipients included Partnership to End Addiction ($2,079) and Washington Square Park Conservancy ($1,040).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Guillaume Cuvelier and Andrea Cuvelier as trustees.
La Fondation Cuvelier's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrea Cuvelier
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Guillaume Cuvelier
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 La Fondation Cuvelier
How much does La Fondation Cuvelier give each year?
La Fondation Cuvelier gave $340K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $338K across 16 grants.
What is La Fondation Cuvelier's typical grant size?
La Fondation Cuvelier's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $20,028, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from La Fondation Cuvelier that year got $9K on average.
Where does La Fondation Cuvelier give grants?
La Fondation Cuvelier gives mostly in District of Columbia: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (27%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Millbrook, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does La Fondation Cuvelier give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of La Fondation Cuvelier's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are La Fondation Cuvelier's largest grantees?
La Fondation Cuvelier's largest 2024 grantees include American Farmland Trust ($200,000 across 2 grants), University of Virginia ($35,000) and The Knights ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is La Fondation Cuvelier?
La Fondation Cuvelier reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $340K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $247K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does La Fondation Cuvelier fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity is making contributions to local nonprofits providing educational, cultural, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from La Fondation Cuvelier?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is La Fondation Cuvelier's EIN?
La Fondation Cuvelier's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6157257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does La Fondation Cuvelier 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 2020–2024
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