The Tapestry Foundation Inc
The Tapestry Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It makes charitable grants, including programmatic support, disaster-relief support, employee matching grants, and support for employee relief.
The Tapestry Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Tapestry Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 534 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state District of Columbia. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,973,006
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 534
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,695
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $391
- Total assets
- $46,459,987
- +5.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (206 of 526, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Tapestry Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 946-8400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Tapestry Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was World Wildlife Fund ($750K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
2,211 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,185 grants of 2,211 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (49%), New York (27%), and North Carolina (8%). California received 4% and New Jersey 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 534 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Tapestry Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 206 of 526 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $245 first-time, $429 repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2024) to $2.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 534 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund Washington DC, DC | Programmatic Grant Partner - Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $750,000 |
| Fit Foundation New York, NY | Programmatic Grant Partner - Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $200,000 |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership Washington DC, DC | Programmatic Grant Partner - Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $150,000 |
| E4E Relief Charlotte, NC | Employee Relief Fund - Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $125,000 |
| American Red Cross New York, NY | Disaster Relief Support - Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Team Rubicon Los Angeles, CA | Disaster Relief Support - Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington DC, DC | Disaster Relief Support - Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| United Way of North Carolina Cary, NC | Disaster Relief Support - Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| West Side Community Fund New York, NY | Programmatic Grant Partner - Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Good Plus Foundation New York, NY | Programmatic Grant Partner - Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,459,987 | $2,990,837 | $2,479,994 | $1,973,006 | 534 | $2,307,420 | $2,799,112 | $2,192,215 |
| 2024 | $44,052,650 | $1,007,851 | $2,521,106 | $1,896,691 | 479 | $2,301,589 | $1,227,439 | $2,061,517 |
| 2023 | $41,449,481 | $62,484 | $2,580,077 | $2,148,945 | 590 | $2,437,953 | $1,287,997 | $2,127,127 |
| 2022 | $41,563,589 | $26,746,512 | $2,624,714 | $2,112,661 | 608 | $2,504,107 | $1,682,500 | $2,172,835 |
| 2021 | $25,000,000 | $25,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $10,121 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Tapestry Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2025 — 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’s stated commitment is to advancing equity and opportunity through social and environmental initiatives. Its grants include support for environmental work, disaster relief, employee relief, and other charitable purposes.
Examples of supported organizations reflect varied activities. World Wildlife Fund describes its mission as conserving nature and reducing the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. Vital Voices Global Partnership says it works to invest in and bring visibility to women leaders. E4E Relief describes its work as helping companies and individuals respond to crises, while Team Rubicon describes itself as a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 534 grants totaling $1,973,006. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $750,000, with a median of $391. The largest grants included $750,000 to World Wildlife Fund, $200,000 to FIT Foundation, $150,000 to Vital Voices Global Partnership, and $125,000 to E4E Relief. Other notable grants were $50,000 each to the American Red Cross, Team Rubicon, and World Central Kitchen.
The filing also lists grants for disaster relief, including $25,000 to United Way of North Carolina, and programmatic grants such as $25,000 to West Side Community Fund. The stated purposes for these grants include furthering charitable purposes under section 501(c)(3); other listed purposes include employee relief and employee matching.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joanne Crevoiserat as board chair. Board directors include Anne Gates, Scott Roe, David Howard (also secretary), David Casey, and Andrea Shaw Resnick, whose listing notes an end date of December 2024. The filing also lists Elizabeth Leete as SVP, Finance Corporate Tax; Katia DeVita as VP, Treasurer; Erica Ubiera as assistant treasurer; and Emily Zahler as VP, Associate General Counsel / Assistant Secretary.
The Tapestry Foundation Inc is led by Joanne Crevoiserat, Board Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joanne Crevoiserat
Board Chair
CEO, President & Chair of Board → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Shaw Resnick
Board Director
Chief Communications Officer → Board Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Gates
Board Director
Director → Board Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Howard
Board Director & Secretary
General Counsel & Secretary → Board Director, 2024
Board Director → Board Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Casey
Board Director
Chief Inclusion Officer → Board Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Roe
Board Director
Chief Finance & Operating Officer → Board Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Furnari
Foundation Manager & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$105K (2024) → $68K (2025)
Caroline De Rooy
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Leete
Senior Vice President & Finance Corporate Tax
Senior Vice President & Tax → Director, 2022
Director → Senior Vice President & Finance Corporate Tax, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Zahler
Vice President, Associate General Counsel & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katia Devita
Vice President & Treasurer
Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Ubiera
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Julia Dicesare (2021–2023) — Foundation Manager & Assistant Secretary
- Former: Sarah Dunn (2021–2023) — Global Hr Officer
- Former: Tom Glaser (2021–2023) — Chief Operations Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $68K, to Julia Furnari (Foundation Manager / Assistant Secret).
Frequently asked questions about The Tapestry Foundation Inc
How much does The Tapestry Foundation Inc give each year?
The Tapestry Foundation Inc gave $2.0M across 534 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.9M across 479 grants.
What is The Tapestry Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Tapestry Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $391, and its average grant was $3,695, across 534 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Tapestry Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Tapestry Foundation Inc give grants?
The Tapestry Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (105 grants), Washington, DC (16 grants), Brooklyn, NY (13 grants) and Chicago, IL (10 grants).
Does The Tapestry Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 534 grants with a stated purpose on The Tapestry Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Tapestry Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Tapestry Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include World Wildlife Fund ($750,456 across 2 grants), Fit Foundation ($200,000) and Vital Voices Global Partnership ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Tapestry Foundation Inc?
The Tapestry Foundation Inc reported $46.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Tapestry Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated commitment is to advancing equity and opportunity through social and environmental initiatives. Its grants include support for environmental work, disaster relief, employee relief, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Tapestry Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Tapestry Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Tapestry Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1273329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Tapestry Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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