The FRK Foundation
The FRK Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $87.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $351K.
The FRK Foundation at a glance
In short: The FRK Foundation gave $351K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $176K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $351,000
- -62.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $175,500
- -25.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $175,500
- Total assets
- $87,219,536
- +5939.0% 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 FRK Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Frederick R Koch Foundation of Austria Gemeinnutzige Privatstiftung ($350K). Together the top 2 received $351K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 27 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The FRK Foundation gives
- Giving fell 61% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $351K (2024) to $985K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $351K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Frederick R Koch Foundation of Austria Gemeinnutzige Privatstiftung New York, NY | Support preservation, maintenance, upkeep & cultural & artistic programming of schloss bluhnbach | $350,000 |
| Lighthouse Guild New York, NY | Charitable donation for attending guild's "a visionary evening" (of which $700 is tax deductible) | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,219,536 | $7,846,143 | $2,084,890 | $351,000 | 2 | $2,077,768 |
| 2023 | $1,444,265 | $2,258,742 | $2,666,459 | $940,702 | 4 | $2,646,459 |
| 2022 | $1,851,982 | $3,321,817 | $2,510,743 | $985,412 | 11 | $2,510,243 |
| 2021 | $1,040,908 | $1,588,026 | $1,158,634 | $909,488 | 10 | $1,158,634 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The FRK Foundation is led by Crispin Vaughan, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2021) — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Crispin Vaughan
Director & President
Director & Vice President → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$373K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Crispin Vaughan Statement (2022–2023) — Director & President
- Former: John Olsen Statement (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: James Saakvitne (2021–2022) — Director · Filing note: Through 42022
- Former: John Olsen (2021) — Director & President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $373K, to Crispin Vaughan (Director, President).
Frequently asked questions about The FRK Foundation
How much does The FRK Foundation give each year?
The FRK Foundation gave $351K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $941K across 4 grants.
How large is The FRK Foundation?
The FRK Foundation reported $87.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7.8M.
What is The FRK Foundation?
The FRK Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $87.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The FRK Foundation operate?
The FRK Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Pennsylvania, Texas.
What is The FRK Foundation's EIN?
The FRK Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0719012. 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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