The Flag Art Foundation
The Flag Art Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $24.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $208K. Net investment income was $2.1M.
The Flag Art Foundation at a glance
In short: The Flag Art Foundation gave $208K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $208,027
- -60.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,718
- -37.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $24,614,859
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (39% 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 Flag Art Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Patrons of the National Library and Galleries ($126K). Together the top 6 received $208K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 29 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Flag Art Foundation gives
- Giving grew 670% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $27K (2021) to $526K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Patrons of the National Library and Galleries | Support of Art Exhibition: Andy Goldsworthy | $126,202 |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem New York, NY | To create transformative programming and foster the works of visionary artists | $42,200 |
| New York Academy of Art New York, NY | Support of Tribeca Ball 2024 | $13,380 |
| 92ND Street Y Nursery School New York, NY | 92NY Nursery School Annual Benefit Corporate Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| New York Academy of Art New York, NY | Support of Take Home a Nude 2024 | $10,000 |
| Avenues for Justice Inc New York, NY | 14TH Annual Baer Faxt Golf Invitational | $5,000 |
| New York Road Runners Inc New York, NY | 2024 Gridiron Classic | $1,245 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,614,859 | $2,384,064 | $2,235,441 | $208,027 | 7 | $2,058,628 | $2,061,387 |
| 2023 | $24,629,003 | $1,083,923 | $2,142,454 | $525,950 | 11 | $2,052,439 | $2,272,608 |
| 2022 | $25,820,322 | $20,235,601 | $2,025,183 | $443,000 | 6 | $2,019,891 | $20,029,870 |
| 2021 | $7,670,027 | $555,601 | $1,125,935 | $27,000 | 3 | $1,122,690 | $411,948 |
| 2020 | $7,823,994 | $3,643,772 | $1,343,453 | $410,000 | 2 | — | $3,156,966 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Flag Art Foundation is led by Glenn Fuhrman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Glenn Fuhrman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Twersky
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Fuhrman
Vice President
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Risa Daniels
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stephanie Roach (2020–2021) — Executive Director · Filing note: Until 9302021
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 Flag Art Foundation
How much does The Flag Art Foundation give each year?
The Flag Art Foundation gave $208K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $526K across 11 grants.
What is The Flag Art Foundation's typical grant size?
The Flag Art Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $29,718, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Flag Art Foundation give grants?
The Flag Art Foundation's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The Flag Art Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Flag Art Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Flag Art Foundation's largest grantees?
The Flag Art Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Patrons of the National Library and Galleries ($126,202), The Studio Museum in Harlem ($42,200) and New York Academy of Art ($23,380 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Flag Art Foundation?
The Flag Art Foundation reported $24.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is The Flag Art Foundation's EIN?
The Flag Art Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0273135. 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
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