Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc
Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports nonprofit theater companies, innovative productions, arts education initiatives, and arts-based community outreach programs.
Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc gave $72K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in New York. 38% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $71,700
- -3.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,515
- -3.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $725,722
- -14.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc
- How to Apply
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The website says the fund does not solicit applications and awards to a short list of theater companies. The filing lists the fund as the contact, does not specify application materials, and reports no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Tony Randall Theatrical Fund
Mailing address: C/O Gildea- 122 East 42Nd Street, 4300, New York, NY 10168
Phone: (212) 869-5700
Email: sgildea@gi-cpas.com
Website: https://www.tonyrandalltheatricalfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Cracked LLC ($15K). Together the top 10 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 75 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 8% to Florida, and 4% to recipients with an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 38% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 235% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2026). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2026) to $197K (2022). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cracked LLC New York, NY | Donation in Cracked Film | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood Playhouse New York, NY | Donation for Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| New York Theatre Workshop New York, NY | Donation for Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Voice Experience Palm Harbor, FL | Donation for Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Elysium Between Two Continents New York, NY | Donation for Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Works & Process at the Guggenheim New York, NY | Donation for Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club New York, NY | Artistic Development in the Theatre Community | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society New York, NY | Fight for Cancer | $5,000 |
| Umubana Academy | Education Sponsorship | $2,700 |
| Red Bull Theater Company New York, NY | Donation for Charitable Purposes | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $725,722 | $73,249 | $194,165 | $71,700 | 13 | $86,207 | — | $36,760 |
| 2025 | $846,638 | $94,086 | $197,194 | $74,000 | 13 | $88,348 | — | $41,994 |
| 2024 | $949,746 | $36,330 | $283,398 | $89,974 | 16 | $125,856 | — | $47,628 |
| 2023 | $1,196,814 | $8,665 | $398,080 | $158,255 | 15 | $192,383 | — | $32,213 |
| 2022 | $1,586,229 | $334,736 | $421,534 | $196,500 | 18 | $228,736 | $132,938 | $80,718 |
| 2021 | $1,673,027 | $220,264 | $344,631 | $138,500 | 19 | — | $31,235 | $91,178 |
| 2019 | $2,039,907 | $165,600 | $358,648 | $138,477 | 22 | — | $22,224 | $110,643 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated areas of support are nonprofit theater, innovative productions, arts education, and arts-based community outreach. Its website says it awards general operating support grants to theater companies and does not solicit grant applications, instead awarding funds to a short list of organizations.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports. Neighborhood Playhouse says its purpose is to provide practical, multidimensional dramatic-arts education to students pursuing professional careers in acting and related theater employment. New York Theatre Workshop says it provokes, produces, and cultivates artists’ work. Manhattan Theatre Club says it produces and develops new work, nurtures artists, and offers education programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the fund reported 13 grants totaling $71,700. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest reported awards included $15,000 to Cracked LLC for a donation in Cracked Film; $10,000 each to Neighborhood Playhouse and New York Theatre Workshop; and $6,000 to Voice Experience. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to Elysium Between Two Continents, Works & Process at the Guggenheim, Manhattan Theatre Club, and the American Cancer Society.
The fund’s website describes its annual awards as general operating support grants starting at $5,000. The 2026 filing also reports grants below that amount. The filing states that the fund does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Application materials and award restrictions are not specified on the filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Heather Randall as president, Kristine Ashton as vice president, Julia Randall as secretary, and Scott Gildea as treasurer.
Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc is led by Heather Randall, President on every filing since 2019; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Heather Randall
President
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$125K (2019) → $18K (2026)
Kristine Ashton
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$9K (2019) → $0 (2026)
Julia Randall
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $18K (2026)
Scott Gildea
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $18K, to Heather Randall (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc
How much does Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc give each year?
Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc gave $72K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $74K across 13 grants.
What is Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,515, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc give grants?
Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants).
Who are Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Cracked LLC ($15,000), Neighborhood Playhouse ($10,000) and New York Theatre Workshop ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc?
Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc reported $726K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc fund?
The fund’s stated areas of support are nonprofit theater, innovative productions, arts education, and arts-based community outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc?
The website says the fund does not solicit applications and awards to a short list of theater companies. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc's EIN?
Tony Randall Theatrical Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3082489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 9, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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