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EIN 52-1467787

Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A40: Visual Art Organizations, Services
Description
The Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE) is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the United States image abroad through American art. Founded as a public-private, non-partisan partnership in 1986, FAPE works with the U.S. Department of State to contribute fine art to U.S. embassies around the world. FAPE's donations include works by more than 200 preeminent American artists placed in over 140 countries. Headquartered in Washington D.C., FAPE has raised more than $60 million in art and monetary contributions to date.
Total revenues
$4,303,724
2023
Total expenses
$3,939,916
2023
Total assets
$14,574,944
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at FAPE

To assist the State Department's Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) in its various programs designed to exhibit and preserve fine art in U.S. embassies around the world. FAPE fulfills its mission through site-specific commissions, the Original Print and Photography Collections, preservation projects and other arts initiatives. The main program activities of FAPE are: (1) Site-Specific Collection - FAPE donates permanent site-specific artworks for select new U.S. embassies being constructed. (2) Lee Kimche McGrath Original Print Collection - each year an American artist contributes an edition of prints for permanent display in U.S. embassies. (3) Photography Collection - In 2013, FAPE established a collection of photography which will grow to include a new addition annually.

Who funds Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Howard and Nancy Marks FoundationCharitable$200,000
Kirkpatrick FoundationCollection Catalog$75,000
Earle I Mack FoundationExempt Purpose$45,000
...and 23 more grants received totalling $594,700

Personnel at FAPE

NameTitleCompensation
Jennifer DuncanDirector$281,119
Caitlin O'ConnorSenior Advisor$131,733

Financials for FAPE

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,093,610
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$299,662
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$909,481
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$971
Total revenues$4,303,724

Form 990s for FAPE

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990View PDF
2022-122023-10-24990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
February 11, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 22, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Hess Foundation
January 13, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Kirkpatrick Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
Provides grantsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1725 I St NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
fapeculturaldiplomacy.org/ 
Phone
(202) 349-3724
IRS details
EIN
52-1467787
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A40: Visual Art Organizations, Services
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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