The Bogliasco Foundation Inc
The Bogliasco Foundation Inc is a New York-based private foundation that provides residential fellowships for artists and scholars in the arts and humanities. Its Bogliasco Center in Italy offers month-long residencies, with approximately 60 fellowships awarded each year.
The Bogliasco Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Bogliasco Foundation Inc gave $27K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,915
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,170
- -13.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,404,388
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bogliasco Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Fellowship applicants apply through the online application system. The application requires a CV of no more than three pages, a one-page project description in English, three work samples, and two reference letters; a third letter is optional. The application fee is $30 up to one week before a deadline and $45 thereafter. Applications from alumni do not require reference letters. Previous fellowship recipients must wait five years before reapplying. Children cannot be accommodated at the Center, and overnight visits by friends, colleagues, or family are not permitted.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 East 53Rd Street 8Th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 486-0874
Website: https://www.bfny.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Bogliasco Foundation Inc
Who The Bogliasco Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fellowship residency takes place at the Bogliasco Center in Italy. The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were reported as 65% to recipients in New York, 9% in Virginia, 1% in Maryland, and 1% in California; 21% were assigned to an unspecified state category. The fellowship program is open to applicants of all nationalities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bogliasco Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $1K (2021) to $29K (2023). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 23 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $26,915 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,404,388 | $1,171,687 | $994,843 | $26,915 | 23 | $943,840 | $102,027 |
| 2024 | $2,213,487 | $899,964 | $863,755 | $26,900 | 20 | $939,244 | $21,698 |
| 2023 | $2,033,310 | $886,818 | $933,733 | $29,074 | 14 | $847,612 | $25,900 |
| 2022 | $1,981,631 | $1,102,973 | $939,568 | $17,000 | 8 | $910,922 | $88,755 |
| 2021 | $2,026,400 | $937,575 | $935,021 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $158,524 |
| 2020 | $1,847,122 | $1,142,967 | $964,107 | $12,500 | 6 | — | $80,328 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to provide residential fellowships for exceptional international artists and scholars, supporting creativity, connection with other perspectives, and the development of their work. Its website lists eligible disciplines including archaeology, architecture, classics, dance, film/video, history, landscape architecture, literature, music, philosophy, public humanities, theater, and visual arts. In the arts, applicants may be pursuing creative or scholarly work.
Fellowships are merit-based and open without regard to nationality, age, race, gender, religion, or physical ability. Applicants should demonstrate achievement appropriate to their age and experience. Students enrolled in a degree-granting program when they apply are not eligible.
Grantmaking
The foundation’s primary opportunity is its Bogliasco Fellowship, a 30- or 31-day residency during the academic year. Fellows receive a private bedroom and bath, full board, and a workspace or studio, depending on discipline. Some Special Fellowships include travel support or stipends. These awards support fellowship recipients and are distinct from the foundation’s grants to outside recipients.
For the 2025 filing year, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $26,915. The median grant was $500, with grants ranging from $200 to $5,000. The largest reported awards included $5,000 for an anonymous fellowship stipend, $3,000 for a stipend, $2,500 for a foundation stipend, and $2,315 for a stipend.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Laura Harrison as president; Ivana Folle as vice president and resident director; Giovanni Maso as treasurer; Page Ashley as chair; and Maciej Kolaczkowsk as secretary. Trustees listed are Theresa Amato, Lorenzo Apicella, Cristina Biaggi, Gianni Biaggi De Blasys, and Jane Garmey.
The Bogliasco Foundation Inc is led by Laura Harrison, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Harrison
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $89K (2025)
Page Ashley
Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ivana Folle
Vice President & Res. Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$69K (2022) → $70K (2025)
Cristina Biaggi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Kan Braekman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gianni Biaggi De Blasys
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Garmey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Harbison
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marco Montefiori
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Morris
Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Helfand
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorenzo Apicella
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Amato
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Giovanni Maso
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maciej Kolaczkowsk
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Marina Biaggi Harrison (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: R. Andrew Boose (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 $89K, to Laura Harrison (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bogliasco Foundation Inc
How much does The Bogliasco Foundation Inc give each year?
The Bogliasco Foundation Inc gave $27K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 20 grants.
What is The Bogliasco Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Bogliasco Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,170, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bogliasco Foundation Inc give grants?
The Bogliasco Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (9%).
Does The Bogliasco Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Bogliasco Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Selection Panel Honorarium" (11 grants).
How large is The Bogliasco Foundation Inc?
The Bogliasco Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does The Bogliasco Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is to provide residential fellowships for exceptional international artists and scholars, supporting creativity, connection with other perspectives, and the development of their work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bogliasco Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Bogliasco Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Bogliasco Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3632296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Bogliasco Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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