The Fink Family Foundation
The Fink Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saratoga Springs, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $590K. Net investment income was $2.6M.
The Fink Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fink Family Foundation gave $590K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $74K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $590,000
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,750
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $29,247,086
- +15.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (81% 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 Fink Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Museum of Modern Art ($225K). Together the top 8 received $590K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 27 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Fink Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 15% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $590K (2024) to $5.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $590K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $225,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $100,000 |
| The Spence School New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $75,000 |
| Greenwich Country Day School Greenwich, CT | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Study Aspen, CO | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| St Bernard's School New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| North Salem Open Land Foundation North Salem, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Eagle Hill Foundation Steuben, ME | General Charitable Purposes | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,247,086 | $30,125,308 | $1,146,229 | $590,000 | 8 | $590,000 | $2,567,888 | $3,831,562 |
| 2023 | $25,314,257 | $2,721,635 | $925,135 | $752,800 | 9 | $752,800 | $2,549,300 | $3,312,950 |
| 2022 | $23,562,568 | $12,050,489 | $7,026,879 | $825,000 | 3 | $826,500 | — | $3,177,810 |
| 2021 | $30,297,156 | $42,979,416 | $5,962,114 | $5,810,934 | 3 | $5,811,844 | $13,104,862 | $3,537,268 |
| 2020 | $17,887,094 | $1,308,747 | $1,022,143 | $910,000 | 4 | — | $1,198,240 | $2,761,077 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fink Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fink Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurence D Fink
Trustee - As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lori W Fink
Trustee - As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Fink Family Foundation
How much does The Fink Family Foundation give each year?
The Fink Family Foundation gave $590K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $753K across 9 grants.
What is The Fink Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fink Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $73,750, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fink Family Foundation give grants?
The Fink Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (8%) and Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Fink Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Fink Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fink Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fink Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Museum of Modern Art ($225,000), Council on Foreign Relations ($100,000) and The Spence School ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fink Family Foundation?
The Fink Family Foundation reported $29.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $590K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Fink Family Foundation's EIN?
The Fink Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2421487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Fink Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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