The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation
The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its grant program makes awards to artists, with the 2024 filing reporting grants to individual artists and the foundation’s website describing a biennial competition.
The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation at a glance
In short: The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation gave $400K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,624,209
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists the National Academy of Design as the contact for application information. Forms and materials are available upon request; award restrictions are available upon request. The filing lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: National Academy Of Design
Mailing address: 519 West 26Th Street, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 369-4880
Email: tiffanyfoundation@nationalacademy.org
Website: https://www.louiscomforttiffanyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anna Tsouhlarakis ($20K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its competition as serving artists nationwide. In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (30%), California (20%), Pennsylvania (10%), and Minnesota (10%); Colorado received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 199% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $380K (2022) to $400K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Tsouhlarakis Boulder, CO | To support artists whose work shows promise of further development. | $20,000 |
| Cy Morgan Astoria, NY | To support artists whose work shows promise of further development. | $20,000 |
| Didier William Elkins Park, PA | To support artists whose work shows promise of further development. | $20,000 |
| Donte Hayes Cliffwood, NJ | To support artists whose work shows promise of further development. | $20,000 |
| Ellen (Elena) Sisto New York, NY | To support artists whose work shows promise of further development. | $20,000 |
| Eliza Sylvestre Champaign, IL | To support artists whose work shows promise of further development. | $20,000 |
| Fahamu Pecou Atlanta, GA | To support artists whose work shows promise of further development. | $20,000 |
| Farah Al Qasimi Brooklyn, NY | To support artists whose work shows promise of further development. | $20,000 |
| Hector Dionicio Mendoza Salinas, CA | To support artists whose work shows promise of further development. | $20,000 |
| Julia Haft-Candel Los Angeles, CA | To support artists whose work shows promise of further development. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,624,209 | $110,209 | $486,678 | $400,000 | 20 | $473,943 | $95,319 | $238,106 |
| 2023 | $4,595,884 | $-40,283 | $104,271 | — | — | $65,779 | $76,740 | $211,356 |
| 2022 | $4,097,183 | $59,654 | $501,345 | $380,000 | 19 | $429,784 | $68,471 | $228,500 |
| 2021 | $5,164,530 | $408,802 | $16,786 | — | — | $11,987 | $404,003 | $247,381 |
| 2020 | $5,021,222 | $69,564 | $75,582 | — | — | — | $66,895 | $242,801 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation reported a distributable amount of $238K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation quotes Louis Comfort Tiffany’s wish “to help young artists of our country” and assist them in establishing themselves in the art world. Its current competition awards $20,000 grants to artists selected for their talent and individual artistic strength. The foundation says it intends to support dedicated artists whose work shows promise of further development.
Eligible media include painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, video, and craft media. The foundation says approximately 50 designated nominators recommend candidates, who are reviewed by a jury of seven. The 2024 filing describes the grants’ purpose as supporting artists whose work shows promise of further development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $400,000. Each grant was $20,000. Examples of reported recipients include Anna Tsouhlarakis ($20,000), Cy Morgan ($20,000), Didier William ($20,000), Ellen (Elena) Sisto ($20,000), and Fahamu Pecou ($20,000).
The foundation’s website identifies 20 winners of its 2024 Biennial Competition. It also reports that, since 1980, the competition has awarded $9,534,000 to 491 artists nationwide.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Angela Westwater as president, Andrew Foote as treasurer, and Vaughn C Williams as secretary. Listed trustees are Phong Bui, Alison De Lima Greene, Lyle Ashton Harris, Gerhardt Knodel, Charles Ledray, Kerry James Marshall, and Scott Rothkopf.
The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation is led by Angela Westwater, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angela Westwater
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison De Lima Greene
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Ledray
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Sherman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerhardt Knodel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerry James Marshall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyle Ashton Harris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phong Bui
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebert F. Shapiro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Storr
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Sze
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Rothkopf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Foote
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vaughn C. Williams
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation
How much does The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation give each year?
The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation gave $400K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation's typical grant size?
The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,000, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation give grants?
The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation's top state is New York, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (20%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation's largest grantees?
The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Anna Tsouhlarakis ($20,000), Cy Morgan ($20,000) and Didier William ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation?
The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $474K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $238K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation fund?
The foundation quotes Louis Comfort Tiffany’s wish “to help young artists of our country” and assist them in establishing themselves in the art world. Its current competition awards $20,000 grants to artists selected for their talent and individual artistic strength. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation?
The filing lists the National Academy of Design as the contact for application information. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation's EIN?
The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1689389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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