Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc
Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Delray Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $289K. Net investment income was $3K.
Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc gave $289K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $144K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $288,592
- +5671.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $144,296
- +2785.9% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $144,296
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (99% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($287K). Together the top 2 received $289K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $289K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $289K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Warwick, RI | All assets of mortimer h furtsch foundation inc. Were transferred to vanguard charitable and the mortimer h furtsch has terminated. | $286,592 |
| Bridgeport Public Education Fund Bridgeport, CT | Education of Children Through Scholarships | $2,000 |
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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 | — | $3,052 | $292,694 | $288,592 | 2 | $288,592 | $3,052 | $3,371 |
| 2020 | $309,992 | $13,666 | $6,720 | $5,000 | 1 | — | $11,966 | $13,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc is led by Carol Vaz, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Carol Vaz
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc
How much does Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc give each year?
Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc gave $289K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc?
Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Delray Beach, FL.
Where does Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc operate?
Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, Rhode Island.
How much is Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0630222. 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
Live grants for the work Mortimer H Furtsch Foundation Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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