Funders / Massachusetts
Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in Massachusetts
457 foundations have made 6,008 grants to performing arts organizations in Massachusetts, with a median grant of $8,750. At least 146 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
457
Funders
6,008
Grants
$8,750
Median grant
818
Organizations in category
The Shubert Foundation Inc — 40 grants to 15 organizations, median $35,000, largest $350,000. That is 55% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
Arts Midwest Incorporated — 17 grants to 6 organizations, median $25,000, largest $70,000. That is 65% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras — 8 grants to 4 organizations, median $15,000, largest $75,000. That is 100% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Map Fund Inc — 8 grants to 6 organizations, median $30,000, largest $108,696. That is 62% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated — 41 grants to 16 organizations, median $13,500, largest $144,500. That is 19% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
D'addario Foundation Inc — 10 grants to 5 organizations, median $2,000, largest $4,294. That is 29% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Oct 31.
The Ramsey McCluskey Family Foundation — 14 grants to 13 organizations, median $5,000, largest $10,000. That is 16% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Oct 1.
Edvestors Inc — 37 grants to 9 organizations, median $11,000, largest $26,400. That is 13% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Foley Hoag Foundation — 11 grants to 9 organizations, median $5,000, largest $10,000. That is 18% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Oct 1.
The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $10,000, largest $500,000. That is 32% of its Massachusetts giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in Massachusetts, out of 457 on record.
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