NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, INCORPORATED
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, INCORPORATED
BOSTON, MA, US
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a.k.a NEFA
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
04-2593591
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Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
LGBTQ+ Led
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, INCORPORATED
BOSTON, MA, US
•
a.k.a NEFA
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
04-2593591
•
•
•
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
LGBTQ+ Led
AI Summary
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, INCORPORATED is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with a 2025 grantmaking total of $5.4M across 194 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals; its funding is relationship-based and by invitation only. Nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
NEFA invests in artists and communities and fosters equitable access to the arts, enriching the cultural landscape in New England and the nation.
Cause Areas
5
Arts and culture
Community improvement
Economic development
Diversity and intergroup relations
Cultural rights
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FRACTURED ATLAS INC
NEW YORK, NY
$1.1M
3%
NEW YORK LIVE ARTS INC
New York, NY
$518.2K
1%
THE PERFORMANCE ZONE INC
New York, NY
$494K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
196
Median 1st year grant
$11.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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- 689 grantees
- 76 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, INCORPORATED?
No. NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS,
INCORPORATED does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, INCORPORATED give?
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS,
INCORPORATED primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, INCORPORATED’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS,
INCORPORATED fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, INCORPORATED make each year?
In 2024, NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS,
INCORPORATED awarded about 200 grants, totaling nearly $3.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, INCORPORATED fund recently?
In 2024, NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS,
INCORPORATED awarded grants to about 690 grantees. Recent grantees include FRACTURED ATLAS INC, NEW YORK LIVE ARTS INC, and THE PERFORMANCE ZONE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, INCORPORATED?
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS,
INCORPORATED does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.