Funders / New York
Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in New York
984 foundations have made 11,747 grants to performing arts organizations in New York, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 245 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
984
Funders
11,747
Grants
$10,000
Median grant
2603
Organizations in category
The Shubert Foundation Inc — 244 grants to 91 organizations, median $50,000, largest $350,000. That is 46% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
Alliance of Resident Theatres New York Inc — 136 grants to 64 organizations, median $12,575, largest $124,000. That is 54% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated — 82 grants to 44 organizations, median $23,563, largest $144,500. That is 63% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc — 366 grants to 173 organizations, median $41,250, largest $500,000. That is 32% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
Dance Service New York City Inc — 107 grants to 25 organizations, median $14,000, largest $155,400. That is 59% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc — 124 grants to 68 organizations, median $7,250, largest $14,000. That is 40% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
The Map Fund Inc — 47 grants to 35 organizations, median $25,000, largest $108,696. That is 57% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Mid Atlantic Arts Inc — 100 grants to 68 organizations, median $10,000, largest $112,230. That is 40% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
New Music USA Inc — 59 grants to 45 organizations, median $7,000, largest $26,000. That is 48% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Jerome Robbins Foundation — 83 grants to 29 organizations, median $8,000, largest $100,000. That is 36% of its New York giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.
The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in New York, out of 984 on record.
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