Funders / New York

Foundations that fund arts and culture organizations in New York

565 foundations have made 4,873 grants to arts and culture organizations in New York, with a median grant of $12,688. At least 175 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

565

Funders

4,873

Grants

$12,688

Median grant

3386

Organizations in category

  1. CK and Kay Ho Foundation — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $15,000, largest $20,000. That is 63% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  2. New York Foundation for the Arts Inc — 17 grants to 6 organizations, median $37,533, largest $366,109. That is 36% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc — 64 grants to 38 organizations, median $6,900, largest $12,800. That is 20% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Tauck Ritzau Innovative Philanthropy Inc — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $8,750, largest $24,615. That is 40% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  5. Huntington Arts Council Inc — 6 grants to 4 organizations, median $7,900, largest $11,850. That is 40% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2021; still granting as of 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Mid Atlantic Arts Inc — 50 grants to 34 organizations, median $9,500, largest $70,000. That is 20% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. The Carnegie Hall Corporation — 20 grants to 6 organizations, median $22,000, largest $84,798. That is 23% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $25,000, largest $25,000. That is 50% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  9. Arts Mid-Hudson Inc — 12 grants to 6 organizations, median $10,520, largest $13,000. That is 27% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Brooklyn Arts Council Inc — 16 grants to 8 organizations, median $9,997, largest $19,635. That is 22% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on arts and culture organizations in New York, out of 565 on record.

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