Flea Theatre Playwrights Fund
Preselected recipients only
Flea Theatre Playwrights Fund is a private foundation in West Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $365,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$365,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $175,000 | 3 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 2 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $365,000 | 9 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Flea Theatre Playwrights Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Flea Theatre Playwrights Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $340,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Playwrights Horizons | Playwrights horizons inc is dedicated to inspiring, supporting, producing, and sharing the art of playwriting. | $50,000 |
| Playwrights Horizons | Playwrights horizons inc is dedicated to inspiring, supporting, producing, and sharing the art of playwriting. | $50,000 |
| Signature Theatre Company | Signature theatre offers a deep dive into a playwright's body of work for theatregoers seeking intimate human connection and extraordinary cultural experiences. | $50,000 |
| Primary Stages Company | Dedicated to inspiring, supporting, producing, and sharing the art of playwriting | $50,000 |
| Signature Theatre Company | Signature theatre offers a deep dive into a playwright's body of work for theatregoers seeking intimate human connection and extraordinary cultural experiences. | $50,000 |
| Primary Stages Company | Dedicated to inspiring, supporting, producing, and sharing the art of playwriting | $50,000 |
| Flea Theatre Playwrights | To support playwrights creating new work in the new york city area to include support for workshops or productions of new plays. | $25,000 |
| Producer Hub | To provide independent artists and producers at all levels with the community, mentorship, education, and resources needed to create work, reach their full potential, and make lasting contributions to the performing arts field | $25,000 |
| Keen Company | Keen company is a drama desk and obie award-winning off-broadway company creating intimate theater that celebrates the complexities of hope and the joys of the human condition. | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Albert R Gurney Jr
- George G Gurney
- Evelyn R Gurney
Questions people ask
Does Flea Theatre Playwrights Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Flea Theatre Playwrights Fund give?
$365,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Flea Theatre Playwrights Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Albert R Gurney Jr (Grantor & Trustee), George G Gurney (Trustee) and Evelyn R Gurney (Trustee).
What does Flea Theatre Playwrights Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.