The Footholds Foundation
The Footholds Foundation is a private foundation, based in Crotononthehudson, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $96K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $12K.
The Footholds Foundation at a glance
In short: The Footholds Foundation gave $12K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,227
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,076
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $95,693
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Footholds Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UNICEF ($5K). Together the top 3 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Footholds Foundation gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 240% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $12K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNICEF New York, NY | Contribution to Support the Organization's Mission | $5,227 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Contribution to Support the Organization's Mission | $5,000 |
| Healthy Harlem Babies New York, NY | Contribution to Support the Organization's Mission | $2,000 |
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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 | $95,693 | — | $15,549 | $12,227 | 3 | $12,227 | — | $5,096 |
| 2023 | $111,242 | — | $12,885 | $12,150 | 3 | $12,150 | — | $6,113 |
| 2022 | $124,127 | $15 | $9,155 | $7,746 | 3 | $7,744 | — | $6,563 |
| 2021 | $133,267 | $143,674 | $10,407 | $8,000 | 3 | $8,000 | $14 | $6,550 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Footholds Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Footholds Foundation is led by Eric Frawley, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Frawley
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Frawley
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcelo Taborga
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Footholds Foundation
How much does The Footholds Foundation give each year?
The Footholds Foundation gave $12K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 3 grants.
What is The Footholds Foundation's typical grant size?
The Footholds Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,076, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Footholds Foundation give grants?
The Footholds Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Footholds Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Footholds Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution to Support the Organization's Mission" (3 grants).
How large is The Footholds Foundation?
The Footholds Foundation reported $96K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Footholds Foundation's EIN?
The Footholds Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4245660. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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