The Gatsby Showcase
The Gatsby Showcase is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Laurel, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $26K.
The Gatsby Showcase at a glance
In short: The Gatsby Showcase gave $26K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,668
- +231.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,834
- +65.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,834
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (19% 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 Gatsby Showcase funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $26K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $25,668 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $160,718 | $152,593 | $25,668 | 2 | $25,668 |
| 2023 | $2,438 | $121,344 | $150,488 | $7,755 | 1 | $50,000 |
| 2022 | — | $15,275 | $15,275 | — | — | $201,325 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gatsby Showcase is led by Bertrand Fote, CEO on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bertrand Fote
CEO
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Fote
Vice President
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Gatsby Showcase
How much does The Gatsby Showcase give each year?
The Gatsby Showcase gave $26K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
What is The Gatsby Showcase?
The Gatsby Showcase is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in Laurel, MD.
Where does The Gatsby Showcase operate?
The Gatsby Showcase has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is The Gatsby Showcase's EIN?
The Gatsby Showcase's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1208646. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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