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Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies

The Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE) is dedicated to enhancing the United States' image abroad through American Art. Founded as a public-private, non-partisan partnership in …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies

Through gifts of American art, FAPE supports the State Department’s cultural diplomacy efforts at U.S. embassies worldwide

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A82Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1986

Mission

The Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE) is 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 250 preeminent American artists placed in more than 140 countries.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.20%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 521467787. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 138 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521467787. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.

Based on official tax filings, Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 138 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Through gifts of American art, FAPE supports the State Department’s cultural diplomacy efforts at U.S. embassies worldwide Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521467787, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
80% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JE
Jennifer D•••••
Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 138 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 138 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1986
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies

What is Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies?
Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Through gifts of American art, FAPE supports the State Department’s cultural diplomacy efforts at U.S. embassies worldwide
When was Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies founded?
Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies was founded in 1986.
Who leads Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies?
Jennifer Duncan serves as Director.
Where is Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies trustworthy?
Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521467787.
What is Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies's website?
https://www.fapeculturaldiplomacy.org