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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$26K
+231.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+65.5% YoY
About The Gatsby Showcase
Based on IRS filings
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.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $2,438 | — |
| Revenue | $160,718 | $121,344 | $15,275 |
| Expenses | $152,593 | $150,488 | $15,275 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $25,668 | $50,000 | $201,325 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Students of SJC Sasse ($20,668), Women Business Collaborative ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women Business Collaborative Washington, DC | Scholarship for Bells Multicultural Institute students | $5,000 |
| Students of SJC Sasse | The Foundation sponsored scholarships to deserving students of St. Josephs College Sasse a secondary and high school in Cameroon. | $20,668 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertrand Fote | CEO | 20 | — |
| Laura Fote | Vice-President | 30 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gatsby Showcase?
The Gatsby Showcase is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in LAUREL, MD. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Gatsby Showcase operate?
The Gatsby Showcase has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What size grants does The Gatsby Showcase award?
In 2024, The Gatsby Showcase awarded 2 grants totaling $26K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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