The Critic Sees Ltd
The Critic Sees Ltd is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $150K in total assets. In 2025, it made $644K in qualifying distributions.
The Critic Sees Ltd at a glance
- Total assets
- $150,088
- -49.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $500,024
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $643,892
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $645,392
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Critic Sees Ltd funds
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.
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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 | $150,088 | $500,024 | $645,392 | — | — | $643,892 | — |
| 2024 | $295,456 | $455,653 | $572,878 | — | — | $571,365 | $22,930 |
| 2023 | $443,679 | $3,335 | $575,812 | — | — | $575,686 | $25,845 |
| 2022 | $969,954 | $46,439 | $575,986 | — | — | $572,806 | $37,264 |
| 2021 | $1,603,506 | $225,906 | $518,671 | — | — | $510,457 | $121,936 |
| 2020 | $1,839,550 | $363,413 | $539,086 | $14,036 | 2 | — | $105,933 |
| 2018 | $2,324,673 | $2,561,442 | $432,162 | — | — | — | $2,018 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Critic Sees Ltd is led by Margaret Sundell, President on every filing since 2018; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margaret Sundell
President
On filings since 2018
30 hrs/week
$65K (2020) → $65K (2025)
Julie Evanoff
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Reinaldo Laddaga
Secretary
On filings since 2018
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Howard Seligman (2018–2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 $65K, to Margaret Sundell (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Critic Sees Ltd
How large is The Critic Sees Ltd?
The Critic Sees Ltd reported $150K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $500K.
What is The Critic Sees Ltd?
The Critic Sees Ltd is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $150K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Critic Sees Ltd operate?
The Critic Sees Ltd has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is The Critic Sees Ltd's EIN?
The Critic Sees Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4632174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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