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FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC

FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-1978163
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FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
13-1978163

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Est.

1963

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in New York, California, and Michigan, having distributed a total of $90K across 51 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ENCOURAGE, SPONSOR, AND PROMOTE INNOVATIVE WORK IN THE ARTS.
Total Funding Given

$90K

2024
Grantees funded
51
Multi-year grantees
27%
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
E
Elizabeth K Takeda
Board Member
J
James Welling
Board Member
A
Anthony B Creamer Iii
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC?
No. FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC give?
FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Michigan. 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 FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC make each year?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $90 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC fund recently?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include FRIST ART MUSEUM, SITE SANTA FE, and MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART DETROIT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC?
FOUNDATION FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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