Urban Communication Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Urban Communication Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Mineola, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,622 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $3,820 and the largest $15,000. 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$32,622
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$3,820
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$500,585
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,747 the year before.
60% 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 | $14,800 | 4 | $598,021 |
| 2024 | $20,747 | 3 | $548,066 |
| 2025 | $32,622 | 5 | $500,585 |
How to apply
Urban Communication Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Urban Communication Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to South Carolina. It also paid $15,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1 | $9,802 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,820 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iamcr | Educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Aejmc | Educational purposes | $9,802 |
| Environmenal Design Research Association | Educational purposes | $3,820 |
| International Communication Association | Educational purposes | $3,000 |
| Igsinstitute of General Semantics | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Myria Georgiou
- Susan J Drucker
- Peter Haratonik
- Lolly Bowean
- Yong-Chan Kim
- Scott McQuire
- Erik Garrett
Questions people ask
Does Urban Communication Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Urban Communication Foundation Inc give?
$32,622 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $3,820.
Who runs Urban Communication Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Myria Georgiou (Board Member), Susan J Drucker (Treasurer), Peter Haratonik (Ex Coordinator) and Lolly Bowean (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Urban Communication Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.