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Gunk Foundation is a private corporation based in WOODSTOCK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Nadine Lemmon. It holds total assets of $104K. Annual income is reported at $823K. Total assets have decreased from $167K in 2011 to $104K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of arts & culture. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Gunk Foundation has made 39 grants totaling $932K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $109K in 2020 to $197K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $538K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $258K, with an average award of $24K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Gunk Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of arts & culture. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, RI, CT.
Gunk Foundation has distributed a total of $932K across 39 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $24K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $258K.
Gunk Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Gunk Foundation is headquartered in WOODSTOCK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadine Lemmon | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Philip Underdown | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$104K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$104K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$932K
Average Grant
$24K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurture Nature FoundationRESEARCH GRANT ON CONGESTION PRICING | New York, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Scherman Foundation IncCHARITABLE FOUNDATION, GRANT FOR CONGESTION PRICING IN NYC | New York, NY | $25K | 2020 |
| Center For Photography At WoodstockGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND CITY OF KINGSTON PLANNING BOARD FEE | Kingston, NY | $195K | 2023 |
| Photowork FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Woodstock, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Mohonk Consultations IncGRANT FOR A CONVENING/CONFRENCE | New Paltz, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Parks & Trails New YorkLAND USE ORGANIZATION, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Albany, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Collar WorksARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM, SEED FUNDING | Troy, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Wallkill Valley Land TrustLAND TRUST, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New Paltz, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Riders AllianceCAMPAIGN FOR CONGESTION PRICING IN NYC, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2021 |
| Blue Marble Projectalex MatthiessenCAMPAIGN FOR CONGESTION PRICING IN NYC, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Sag Harbor, NY | $25K | 2021 |
| Center For Photography WoodstockARTIST ORGANIZATION, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Woodstock, NY | $7K | 2021 |
| Open Space InstituteLAND TRUST, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Champlain Area TrailsLAND TRUST IN THE ADIRONDACKS, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Westport, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| School OnePRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Providence, RI | $3K | 2021 |
| Read 650LITERARY ORGANIZATION, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Wallkill, NY | $2K | 2021 |
| Rondout-Esopus Land ConservancyLAND USE ORGANIZATION, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Accord, NY | $1K | 2021 |
| Blue Marble ProjectDESIGN & PROMOTE A MODEL CONGESTION PRICING PLAN FOR NYC | Brooklyn, NY | $25K | 2020 |
| Regional Plan AssociationRESEARCH ORGANIZATION, GRANT FOR STUDIES CONCERNING CONGESTION PRICING | New York, NY | $20K | 2020 |
| Westover School IncPRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR RASIN CENTER FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE | Middlebury, CT | $5K | 2020 |
| Parks And Trails NyLAND USE ORGANIZATION, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Albany, NY | $2K | 2020 |
| Glenmeadow Nursing HomeDONATION OF PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT | Longmeadow, MA | $1K | 2020 |
| Hortus Arboretum And Botanical GardensSIGNS FOR BOTANICAL GARDEN | Stone Ridge, NY | $1K | 2020 |
| Suny New Paltz Foundation IncDONATION OF PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT | New Paltz, NY | $500 | 2020 |
| Sustainable Hudson ValleyLAND USE ORGANIZATION, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Poughkeepsie, NY | $500 | 2020 |
| Ulster Boces Teachers OrganizationDONATION OF PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT | Port Ewen, NY | $250 | 2020 |