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Flea Playwrights Fund

EIN 35-7085924 · CT · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in NY, NJ
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Flea Playwrights Fund based in CT paid 9 grants totaling $365K to 6 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $15K to $50K, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS, PRIMARY STAGES COMPANY, and SIGNATURE THEATRE COMPANY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,142,099
Giving (latest yr)
$365,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
9
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
6
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Playwrights Horizons$100,000
  • Primary Stages Company$100,000
  • Signature Theatre Company$100,000
  • Flea Theatre Playwrights$25,000
  • Producer Hub$25,000

Where grants went

  • New York$340,000 · 8 grants
  • New Jersey$25,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (9)

Playwrights Horizons
New York, NY
Playwrights Horizons Inc Is Dedicated to Inspiring, Supporting, Producing, and Sharing the Art of Playwriting.
$50,000
Signature Theatre Company
New York, NY
Signature Theatre Offers a Deep Dive Into a Playwright's Body of Work for Theatregoers Seeking Intimate Human Connection and Extraordinary Cultural Experiences.
$50,000
Playwrights Horizons
New York, NY
Playwrights Horizons Inc Is Dedicated to Inspiring, Supporting, Producing, and Sharing the Art of Playwriting.
$50,000
Signature Theatre Company
New York, NY
Signature Theatre Offers a Deep Dive Into a Playwright's Body of Work for Theatregoers Seeking Intimate Human Connection and Extraordinary Cultural Experiences.
$50,000
Primary Stages Company
New York, NY
Dedicated to Inspiring, Supporting, Producing, and Sharing the Art of Playwriting
$50,000
Primary Stages Company
New York, NY
Dedicated to Inspiring, Supporting, Producing, and Sharing the Art of Playwriting
$50,000
Flea Theatre Playwrights
New York, NY
To Support Playwrights Creating New Work IN the New York City Area to Include Support for Workshops OR Productions of New Plays.
$25,000
Producer Hub
Princeton, NJ
To Provide Independent Artists and Producers at All Levels With the Community, Mentorship, Education, and Resources Needed to Create Work, Reach Their Full Potential, and Make Lasting Contributions to the Performing Arts Field
$25,000
Keen Company
New York, NY
Keen Company Is a Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Off-broadway Company Creating Intimate Theater That Celebrates the Complexities of Hope and the Joys of the Human Condition.
$15,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Flea Playwrights Fund does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Flea Playwrights Fund reported 9 itemized grants totaling $365K. Individual grants ranged from $15K to $50K (median $50K).

Recent recipients include PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZONS, PRIMARY STAGES COMPANY, SIGNATURE THEATRE COMPANY, among 6 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Flea Playwrights Fund is a private foundation based in Connecticut, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Flea Playwrights Fund gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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