The Keith Haring Foundation Inc
The Keith Haring Foundation Inc is a private, non-operating foundation established in 1989 by artist and social activist Keith Haring (1958-1990). Based in New York City, the Foundation makes grants to not-for-profit organizations engaged in charitable and educational activities. Beyond grantmaking, the Foundation maintains a significant collection of art and archives that facilitate historical research about Keith Haring and the cultural context of his life and work.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$77.8M
+4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.8M
+141.5% YoY
Grant Count
101
+106.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$57K
+17.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission of the Keith Haring Foundation is to sustain, expand, and protect the legacy of Keith Haring, his art, and his ideals.
The Foundation concentrates its grantmaking in two primary areas:
- Support for underprivileged children — Organizations that provide educational opportunities to underprivileged children
- AIDS and HIV support — Organizations engaged in education, prevention, research, and care related to AIDS and HIV infection
Additionally, the Foundation supports arts and educational institutions by funding exhibitions, educational programs, acquisitions, and publications that contextualize and illuminate Haring's work and philosophy.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, with additional activity in the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:
- Total Assets: $77,843,671
- Revenue: $13,189,452
- Expenses: $9,949,290
- Net Income: $3,240,162
- Total Liabilities: $0
The Foundation has maintained tax-exempt status since June 1991 and holds 501(c)(3) designation.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $77,843,671 | $74,604,327 | $65,462,211 |
| Revenue | $13,189,452 | $15,916,366 | $16,770,647 |
| Expenses | $9,949,290 | $6,775,637 | $9,235,704 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,988,330 | $4,789,154 | $6,460,398 |
| Net Investment Income | $11,460,996 | $14,186,606 | $15,311,554 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,074,327 | $4,120,496 | $3,652,325 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
249 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Keith Haring Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILBERT VAZQUEZ | PRES./EXEC. DIRECTOR | 40 | $257,642 |
| JULIA GRUEN | VP/CHAIRMAN | 1 | $15,000 |
| TOM ECCLES | DIRECTOR/CO-TREASURER | 1 | $15,000 |
| JUDITH COX | DIRECTOR/CO-TREASURER | 1 | $15,000 |
| KRISTEN HARING | SECRETARY | 1 | $15,000 |
| DAVID STARK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $15,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has increased its investment in homelessness prevention for New Yorkers living with or at risk of HIV. In 2022, the Foundation provided $3.2 million to Bard College to endow the Keith Haring Fellowship in Art and Activism in perpetuity.
Keith Haring Foundation Increases Investment in Homelessness Prevention forData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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