The Arbutus Foundation Inc
The Arbutus Foundation, inc. Is a nonprofit organization formed to develop and produce projects at the intersection of social, cultural, scientific and technological fields.
The Arbutus Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $508,685
- +114.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $924,785
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $776,008
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Arbutus Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Center for the Performing Arts Denver, CO | To Support Theater of the Mind Production | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $508,685 | $924,785 | $776,008 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $237,565 | $849,038 | $725,239 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $291,122 | $900,035 | $812,912 | $200,000 | 1 | $46,407 |
| 2021 | $23,201 | $238,356 | $406,017 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $137,314 | $464,737 | $500,253 | — | — | — |
About The Arbutus Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Arbutus Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $509K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Arbutus Foundation Inc is led by Emily Simoness Fm, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily Simoness Fm
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
29 hrs/week
$28K (2024)
Rebecca Faulkner
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
29 hrs/week
$33K (2024)
David Byrne
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Disney
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Wong
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Malue Abeni Byrne
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Emily Simoness (2022–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Chioma Nnadi (2023) — Director
- Former: Marion Koltun (2020–2021) — Executive Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $33K, to Rebecca Faulkner Started 624 (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Arbutus Foundation Inc
How large is The Arbutus Foundation Inc?
The Arbutus Foundation Inc reported $509K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $925K.
What is The Arbutus Foundation Inc?
The Arbutus Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $509K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Arbutus Foundation Inc operate?
The Arbutus Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is The Arbutus Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Arbutus Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1802347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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