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Flea Playwrights Fund is a private trust based in WEST HARTFORD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Miller-Gesko & Co Inc.. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $355K. Total assets have decreased from $1.9M in 2015 to $1.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. According to available records, Flea Playwrights Fund has made 8 grants totaling $575K, with a median grant of $75K. Annual giving has grown from $100K in 2020 to $175K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $300K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $100K, with an average award of $72K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Flea Playwrights Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 8 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY.
Flea Playwrights Fund has distributed a total of $575K across 8 grants. The median grant size is $75K, with an average of $72K. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $100K.
Flea Playwrights Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Flea Playwrights Fund is headquartered in WEST HARTFORD, CT.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert R Gurney Jr | GRANTOR & TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George G Gurney | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Evelyn R Gurney | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$186K
Total Assets
$1.4M
Fair Market Value
$1.8M
Net Worth
$1.4M
Grants Paid
$175K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$46K
Distribution Amount
$90K
Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$575K
Average Grant
$72K
Median Grant
$75K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary StagesPRIMARY STAGES IS DEDICATED TO INSPIRING, SUPPORTING, PRODUCING, AND SHARING THE ART OF PLAYWRITING. | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| The Tank NycTHE TANK IS A NON-PROFIT ARTS PRESENTER THAT FOCUSES ON ENCOURAGING VARIOUS ART FORMS AMONG PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND ECONOMIC STRUGGLES | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Flea Theatre PlaywrightsTO SUPPORT PLAYWRIGHTS CREATING NEW WORK IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA TO INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR WORKSHOPS OR PRODUCTIONS OF NEW PLAYS. | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Keen CompanyTO SUPPORT PLAYWRIGHTS CREATING NEW WORK IN THE NEW YORK CITY AREA TO INCLUDE SUPPORT FOR WORKSHOPS OR PRODUCTIONS OF NEW PLAYS. | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |