Funders / New Jersey

Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in New Jersey

235 foundations have made 3,833 grants to performing arts organizations in New Jersey, with a median grant of $8,294. At least 88 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

235

Funders

3,833

Grants

$8,294

Median grant

670

Organizations in category

  1. The Shubert Foundation Inc — 35 grants to 14 organizations, median $25,000, largest $350,000. That is 66% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  2. Dance Service New York City Inc — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $20,000, largest $155,400. That is 100% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras — 7 grants to 2 organizations, median $19,500, largest $75,000. That is 64% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Broadridge Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $40,000, largest $50,000. That is 67% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  5. New Music USA Inc — 5 grants to 4 organizations, median $7,000, largest $26,000. That is 71% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. The Nancy Friday Foundation — 5 grants to 2 organizations, median $9,000, largest $20,000. That is 56% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  7. McCrane Foundation Inc — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $25,000, largest $250,000. That is 44% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2024. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  8. Harold I & Faye B Liss Foundation Inc — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $17,500, largest $20,000. That is 46% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  9. Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation — 14 grants to 10 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. That is 28% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  10. The Lewis Prize Foundation Inc — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $6,250, largest $75,000. That is 44% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in New Jersey, out of 235 on record.

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