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EIN 11-3388258

Penumbra Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
New York
State
New York
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A12: Arts, Culture and Humanities Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
Description
The Penumbra Foundation is a non-profit organization located in New York, NY, that serves as a comprehensive resource for photographers at all levels through education, exhibitions, research, outreach, and residency programs. It offers a variety of educational opportunities such as workshops, online learning, and mentoring to nurture the growth of photographers. The foundation showcases works through its exhibition space and project gallery, fostering a vibrant art community while supporting contemporary artists and advancing historical processes within the photographic medium.
Total revenues
$1,014,562
2023
Total expenses
$937,481
2023
Total assets
$372,279
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Penumbra Foundation

Public programs supporting contemporary artists,advancing historical processes, pushing the limits of the photographic medium, and creating a dynamic community of 21st century practitioners
These are primary means by which the organization accomplishes its artistic and educational purposes
Photography services and other revenues as ancilliary income

Who funds Penumbra Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Joy of Giving Something (JGS)Equipment Grant and To Support Penumbra Artist Series and Photography Exhibition$40,000
Jacques and Natasha Gelman FoundationGrant for Residency Program in Photography$25,000
Phillip and Edith Leonian FoundationGeneral Support$15,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Penumbra Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Geoffrey BerlinerExecutive Director$87,739
Leandro VillaroDirector of Programs$81,146
Vishnu GangaramBuilding Manager / Highlight Studio Man / Highlight Studio Man / Building Superintend$52,000

Financials for Penumbra Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$541,748
Investment income and dividends$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Gross sales of inventory$10,720
Miscellaneous revenues$462,094
Total revenues$1,014,562

Form 990s for Penumbra Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990PFView PDF
2022-122023-11-09990PFView PDF
2021-122023-07-11990PFView PDF
2021-122022-11-15990PFView PDF
2020-122021-11-15990PFView PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Joy of Giving Something (JGS)
November 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 24, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Phillip and Edith Leonian Foundation
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990PF for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCorporate foundationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsProvides grantsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
36 E 30th St
New York, NY 10016
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
penumbrafoundation.org/ 
Phone
(212) 685-6871
IRS details
EIN
11-3388258
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-PF
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A12: Arts, Culture and Humanities Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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