Fuhrman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fuhrman Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.5 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.5 million
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$84.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.4 million the year before.
56% of its 2024 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 | $4.4 million | 35 | $65.9 million |
| 2024 | $6.5 million | 52 | $84.6 million |
How to apply
Fuhrman Family Foundation 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 Fuhrman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 49 | $6.4 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $90,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Conservancy | Second of 5 installments of $5 million total: for the for all campaign, $4,700,000 for harlem meer shoreline restoration and expanded boardwalk project, $200,000 to mill and repave the area east of sheep meadow, and $100,000 to maintain the area east of sheep meadow | $1.0 million |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | For the costume institute benefit | $1.0 million |
| Flag Foundation for Excellence in Education | For operations related to the flag award for teaching excellence | $780,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation | For the 2024 annual campaign | $500,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $465,000 |
| The Parrish Art Museum | To cover the repair of the lichtenstein brushstrokes then glenn has lent to the museum | $346,627 |
| Bard College | For the study of language and literature endowment | $250,000 |
| The Netherland-America Foundation | For the benefit of anne frank house for the anne frank exhibition nyc | $250,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | For general support in honor of keith meister | $200,000 |
| New York and Presbyterian Hospital | For the pediatric spine care at newyork-presbyterian och spine hospital | $200,000 |
| New York Road Runners Inc | Gridiron sponsorship 2023-2025 | $150,000 |
| Young Mens and Young Womens Hebrew Association | For the time to build campaign | $125,000 |
| Brooklyn Institute of Arts | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Central Synagogue | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Public Art Fund | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $100,000 |
| Teachers College | Smbi for the smbi gift fund (index) | $100,000 |
| The Spence School | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $81,000 |
| Open Discourse Coalition | For general support in honor of bill gruver | $80,000 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $75,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | For party in the garden | $60,000 |
| Brooklyn Institute of Arts | For the artists ball | $50,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | For the 2024 annual gala | $50,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | For chairman's circle | $50,000 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | For the acquisition of matthew krishanus banyan (two boys), 2024 | $48,871 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $30,000 |
| Edge and Center DBA the Church | To support exhibitions at the church | $25,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc | For plates for pediatrics | $25,000 |
| The Parrish Art Museum | To support the 2024 carmen herrera: estructuras monumentales exhibit | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $20,000 |
| Collegiate School | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $15,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | For playground partners and general support | $11,500 |
| Americas Foundation of the Serpentine Galleries | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Collegiate School | For the annual benefit | $10,000 |
| Dia Center for the Arts | For the dia beacon spring benefit | $10,000 |
| Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Hidden Water Inc | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania | For the 60th anniversary ica benefit | $10,000 |
| International Community High School | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $10,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | For the nyc tree of life event | $10,000 |
| Mad Foundation | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Glenn R Fuhrman
- Amanda Fuhrman
- Risa Daniels
- Eric Lane
- Laura Twersky
Questions people ask
Does Fuhrman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fuhrman Family Foundation give?
$6.5 million in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Fuhrman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Glenn R Fuhrman (President/Treasurer/Director), Amanda Fuhrman (Vice President/Director), Risa Daniels (Secretary/Director) and Eric Lane (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Fuhrman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.