Michael Fuchs Charitable Foundation
Michael Fuchs Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $170K in total assets. In 2021, it made $3K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $2K.
Michael Fuchs Charitable Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $170,304
- -0.6% vs 2020
- Revenue (2021)
- $6,059
- -69.8% vs 2020
- Qualifying distributions (2021)
- $2,922
- Expenses (2021)
- $6,975
- -69.5% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Fuchs Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
How Michael Fuchs Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 30% 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
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Voter Participation Center Washington, DC | General Funds | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $170,304 | $6,059 | $6,975 | — | — | $2,922 | $2,006 | $9,894 |
| 2020 | $171,353 | $20,068 | $22,881 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $12,606 | $9,476 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael Fuchs Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Fuchs Charitable Foundation is led by Michael Fuchs, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Michael Fuchs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Michael Fuchs Charitable Foundation
How large is Michael Fuchs Charitable Foundation?
Michael Fuchs Charitable Foundation reported $170K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (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 Michael Fuchs Charitable Foundation operate?
Michael Fuchs Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Michael Fuchs Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Michael Fuchs Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7068909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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 years 2020–2021
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