The Flag Foundation for Excellence in Education
Accepts applications
The Flag Foundation for Excellence in Education is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $410,066 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $130,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$410,066
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$101,448
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $395,500 the year before.
100% 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 | $395,500 | 61 | $43,029 |
| 2024 | $410,066 | 40 | $101,448 |
How to apply
| Contact | Risa Daniels C/O 640 Park Avenue 11 FL, New York, NY 10065 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 518-6675, risa@flagaward.org |
| Deadlines | November 30 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 37 | $404,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $5,066 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donors Chooseorg | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $130,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $25,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $25,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $25,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $25,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $25,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $25,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $10,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $10,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $10,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $10,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $10,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $10,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $10,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $10,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $10,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $10,000 |
| Special Music School | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,566 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Flag award 2024 | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Glenn Fuhrman
- Amanda Fuhrman
- Laura Twersky
- Risa Daniels
Questions people ask
Does The Flag Foundation for Excellence in Education accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 30.
How much does The Flag Foundation for Excellence in Education give?
$410,066 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs The Flag Foundation for Excellence in Education?
Its 2024 filing lists Glenn Fuhrman (Chair/Treasurer), Amanda Fuhrman (Secretary), Laura Twersky (Co-President/Co-Executive Director) and Risa Daniels (Co-President/Co-Executive Director).