The Conversationalist
The Conversationalist is a private foundation focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $37K.
The Conversationalist at a glance
In short: The Conversationalist gave $37K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,657
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $18,329
- Median grant
- $18,329
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Conversationalist funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anti-Nihilist Foundation ($22K). Together the top 2 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Nihilist Foundation New York, NY | General operating support | $21,657 |
| Every Woman Treaty Seattle, WA | General operating support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $417,001 | $633,939 | $36,657 | 2 | $633,939 |
| 2023 | $246,068 | $1,127,410 | $909,192 | — | — | $909,192 |
| 2022 | $31,870 | $924,274 | $943,663 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $39,623 | $487,620 | $472,348 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,835 | $162,923 | $167,578 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $7,490 | $130,596 | $129,203 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Conversationalist is led by Anna Lind-Guzik, President on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anna Lind-Guzik
President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$21K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Bridget Bailey (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Ilana Ettinger (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Gul Tuysuz (2020) — Director
- Former: Joost Borland (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $58, to Anna Lind-Guzik (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Conversationalist
How much does The Conversationalist give each year?
The Conversationalist gave $37K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Conversationalist?
The Conversationalist is a private foundation focused on Education, based in New York, NY.
Where does The Conversationalist operate?
The Conversationalist has awarded grants in New York, Washington.
What is The Conversationalist's EIN?
The Conversationalist's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4420562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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