The Foundation for Gender Equality
The Foundation for Gender Equality is a private foundation, based in Westport, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12K in total assets.
The Foundation for Gender Equality at a glance
- Total assets
- $12,414
- +109.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $8,500
- -29.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,019
- -48.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Foundation for Gender Equality funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Foundation for Gender Equality gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $21K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Orphaned Starfish Foundation New York, NY | Fulfill Purpose of Event | $13,780 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,414 | $8,500 | $2,019 | — | — | — | $486 |
| 2023 | $5,933 | $12,000 | $3,948 | $13,780 | 1 | — | $292 |
| 2022 | $11,661 | $20,842 | $1,677 | $15,000 | 1 | $170 | — |
| 2021 | $7,496 | — | $4,929 | $2,750 | 6 | — | — |
| 2020 | $12,425 | $22,819 | $26,124 | $20,950 | 6 | — | $538 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Foundation for Gender Equality reported a distributable amount of $486 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foundation for Gender Equality's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Baker
Co-Chair
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marilyn Chinitz
Litigator
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Fitzburgh
Senior Vice President
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 Foundation for Gender Equality
How large is The Foundation for Gender Equality?
The Foundation for Gender Equality reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $9K.
Where does The Foundation for Gender Equality operate?
The Foundation for Gender Equality has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York.
How much is The Foundation for Gender Equality required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Foundation for Gender Equality reported a distributable amount of $486 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Foundation for Gender Equality's EIN?
The Foundation for Gender Equality's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-7133017. 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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