The Authors League Fund Est by the Authors League of America Inc
Accepts applications
The Authors League Fund Est by the Authors League of America Inc is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $515,150 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $515,150 and the largest $515,150. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$515,150
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$515,150
- Largest grant$515,150
- Assets$18.0 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $392,510 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $392,510 | 1 | $16.5 million |
| 2024 | $515,150 | 1 | $18.0 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Isabel A Howe 155 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 268-1208 |
| What to submit | Candidates fill out an application and provide necessary information. |
| Restrictions | Aid will be given to prospective candidates based on their financial situation. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Authors League Fund Est by the Authors League of America Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $515,150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Grants to needy authors and dramatists | $515,150 |
Officers and trustees
- Pat Cummings
- Amy Bloom
- Sidney Offit
- James Stewart
- Brian Selznick
- Gregory Pardlo
- Jennifer Egan
- Neil Gaiman
- Paula Giddings
- Daniel Handler
- Peter Blauner
- Mary Pope Osborne
- Georges Borchardt
- Jacqueline Woodson
- Gretchen Cryer
Questions people ask
Does The Authors League Fund Est by the Authors League of America Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Authors League Fund Est by the Authors League of America Inc give?
$515,150 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $515,150.
Who runs The Authors League Fund Est by the Authors League of America Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Pat Cummings (President), Amy Bloom (Vice President), Sidney Offit (Vice President (Through 4/24)) and James Stewart (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Authors League Fund Est by the Authors League of America Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.