The Latin American Studies for
The Latin American Studies for is a private foundation, based in Gloversville, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $754K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K. Net investment income was $30K.
The Latin American Studies for at a glance
In short: The Latin American Studies for gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,000
- -55.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,000
- -55.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $754,218
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Latin American Studies for funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Plattsburgh College Foundation ($16K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (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
How The Latin American Studies for gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 45% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2025) to $40K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plattsburgh College Foundation Plattsburgh, NY | For Scholarships | $16,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $754,218 | $37,585 | $26,020 | $16,000 | 1 | $16,000 | $30,406 | $35,516 |
| 2024 | $702,308 | $28,365 | $43,337 | $36,000 | 1 | $36,000 | $22,251 | $35,340 |
| 2023 | $688,346 | $-47,156 | $38,356 | $32,000 | 1 | $32,000 | $12,436 | $33,877 |
| 2022 | $649,103 | $31,387 | $46,354 | $40,000 | 1 | $40,000 | $26,372 | $33,662 |
| 2021 | $811,121 | $25,891 | $46,856 | $40,000 | 1 | $40,000 | $21,579 | $43,328 |
| 2020 | $801,322 | $99,086 | $43,201 | $37,750 | 1 | — | $95,636 | $39,099 |
| 2019 | $773,072 | $750,000 | $3,563 | — | — | — | — | $3,544 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Latin American Studies for reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Latin American Studies for is led by Stuart F. Voss, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stuart F. Voss
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John B. Voss
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Pelzer
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda A. Voss (2019–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Latin American Studies for
How much does The Latin American Studies for give each year?
The Latin American Studies for gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $36K across 1 grant.
How large is The Latin American Studies for?
The Latin American Studies for reported $754K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Latin American Studies for operate?
The Latin American Studies for has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Latin American Studies for's EIN?
The Latin American Studies for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2751853. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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