Funders / New Jersey
Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in New Jersey
221 foundations have made 3,966 grants to performing arts organizations in New Jersey, with a median grant of $7,930. At least 86 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
221
Funders
3,966
Grants
$7,930
Median grant
670
Organizations in category
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.
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.
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 applications, usually due Apr 10.
Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Inc — 84 grants to 28 organizations, median $30,000, largest $225,000. That is 11% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc — 78 grants to 52 organizations, median $20,000, largest $406,625. That is 9% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc — 12 grants to 10 organizations, median $9,750, largest $112,230. That is 24% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The Presser Foundation — 17 grants to 5 organizations, median $20,000, largest $75,000. That is 17% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
Jersey City Arts Council Inc — 4 grants to 4 organizations, median $7,050, largest $9,000. That is 33% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The Hyde and Watson Foundation — 36 grants to 22 organizations, median $10,000, largest $30,000. That is 6% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Feb 15.
Monmouth County Arts Council Inc — 6 grants to 4 organizations, median $8,294, largest $13,250. That is 21% of its New Jersey giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in New Jersey, out of 221 on record.
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