Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The Penumbra Foundation, based in New York, is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting artists and promoting arts and culture, with a particular focus on visual arts and photography. The foundation operates with assets totaling $372,279 and reported expenses of $937,481 against a revenue of $1,014,562. The foundation is led by Geoffrey Berliner, who serves as the Director and is the only compensated member of the leadership team, receiving $99,567 annually for his 35 hours of work per week. Other key figures include Susan McLaughlin (President), Eric Taubman (Vice President), and Jerry Pozniak (Treasurer), all of whom contribute on a voluntary basis. The foundation does not specify particular cities or states it funds, indicating a potentially broad or unspecified geographic focus. The foundation's activities are centered around fostering the development and appreciation of photography and visual arts.
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+2.6% from previous year
0 grants awarded in 2024
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Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
GB
GEOFFREY BERLINER
| DIRECTOR | $99,567 | 2024 |
SM
SUSAN MCLAUGHLIN
| PRESIDENT | $0 | 2024 |
ET
ERIC TAUBMAN
| VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | 2024 |
JP
JERRY POZNIAK
| TREASURER | $0 | 2024 |
TF
TAMARA FARRELL
| SECRETARY | $0 | 2024 |
GEOFFREY BERLINER
DIRECTOR
SUSAN MCLAUGHLIN
PRESIDENT
ERIC TAUBMAN
VICE PRESIDENT
JERRY POZNIAK
TREASURER
TAMARA FARRELL
SECRETARY
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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