N1 Foundation
The n+1 foundation is a literary organization committed to publishing and promoting work by new and diverse writers whose style, subject matter, and intellectual ambition are underrepresented in mainstream publications.
N1 Foundation at a glance
In short: N1 Foundation gave $68K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $68K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $67,500
- Median grant
- $67,500
- Total assets
- $1,039,050
- +14.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who N1 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Baffler Foundation ($68K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (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
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baffler Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support | $67,500 |
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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 | $1,039,050 | $1,339,904 | $1,393,292 | $67,500 | 1 | $10,361 |
| 2024 | $906,796 | $1,300,756 | $1,101,003 | — | — | $13,097 |
| 2023 | $760,153 | $890,143 | $924,272 | — | — | $3,440 |
| 2022 | $510,443 | $954,882 | $931,822 | — | — | $76 |
| 2021 | $582,710 | $945,344 | $889,936 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $592,210 | $747,869 | $730,260 | — | — | — |
About N1 Foundation
Based on IRS filings
N1 Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $68K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
N1 Foundation is led by Dayna Tortorici, Board Member & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dayna Tortorici
Board Member & Executive Director
Board Member → Secretary & Executive Director, 2022
Secretary & Executive Director → Board Member & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $46K (2025)
Jynne Dilling Martin
Chairperson
Board Member → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Krotov
Board Member & Publisher
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$62K (2024) → $68K (2025)
Chad Harbach
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dushko Petrovich
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Glick
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Gessen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Greif
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Barusch
Secretary
Secretary → Chairperson, 2022
Chairperson → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alia Hanna Habib
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Lederer
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Gebremedhin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lulu Martinez
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zhao Yang
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Carla Blumenkranz (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Parris-Lamb (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nikil Saval (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lul Martinez July (2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Through y
- Former: Zhao Yang July (2023) — Board Member · Filing note: Through year
- Former: Katy Lederer (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 $68K, to Mark Krotov (Board Member/Publisher). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about N1 Foundation
How much does N1 Foundation give each year?
N1 Foundation gave $68K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is N1 Foundation?
N1 Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is N1 Foundation?
N1 Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does N1 Foundation operate?
N1 Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is N1 Foundation's EIN?
N1 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0483848. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2026)
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