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Frances Lear Foundation

New York, New York  ·  EIN 043489966  ·  Private foundation

Based in New York, New York, Frances Lear Foundation has awarded $2.9M across 118 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Ballet Hispanico of New York Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$672K
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$9.4M
Assets (FY2025)
118
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Frances Lear Foundation funds

Frances Lear Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, criminal justice, food & agriculture, health care, libraries & literacy, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCriminal JusticeFood & AgricultureHealth CareLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamilieshispanic communitieswomen girlsyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Ballet Hispanico of New York Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$210K2023
Ballet Hispanico of New York Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$210K2022
Ballet Hispanico of New York Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$202K2020

How to apply for funding from Frances Lear Foundation

Frances Lear Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about Frances Lear Foundation

Does Frances Lear Foundation accept grant applications?
Frances Lear Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Frances Lear Foundation fund?
Frances Lear Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Ballet Hispanico of New York Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Frances Lear Foundation give in grants?
Frances Lear Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $672K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.9M over 118 grants.
Where is Frances Lear Foundation located?
Frances Lear Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 043489966.
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About this profile. This page is built from Frances Lear Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Frances Lear Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.