Funders / Pennsylvania

Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in Pennsylvania

395 foundations have made 6,483 grants to performing arts organizations in Pennsylvania, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 154 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

395

Funders

6,483

Grants

$10,000

Median grant

1039

Organizations in category

  1. The Philadelphia Cultural Fund Inc — 333 grants to 83 organizations, median $10,020, largest $19,412. That is 32% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. The Shubert Foundation Inc — 48 grants to 18 organizations, median $35,000, largest $350,000. That is 60% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  3. Cultural Alliance of York County — 19 grants to 8 organizations, median $14,925, largest $301,954. That is 66% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Musical Fund Society of Philadelphia — 21 grants to 9 organizations, median $6,000, largest $30,000. That is 60% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras — 11 grants to 4 organizations, median $16,000, largest $75,000. That is 100% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated — 16 grants to 13 organizations, median $10,000, largest $144,500. That is 53% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. National Performance Network Inc — 11 grants to 7 organizations, median $12,500, largest $37,000. That is 69% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. D'addario Foundation Inc — 14 grants to 7 organizations, median $2,074, largest $4,294. That is 61% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Oct 31.

  9. The Presser Foundation — 117 grants to 33 organizations, median $7,500, largest $75,000. That is 19% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  10. Arts Midwest Incorporated — 12 grants to 4 organizations, median $25,000, largest $70,000. That is 71% of its Pennsylvania giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in Pennsylvania, out of 395 on record.

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