THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS
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The University of the Arts is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Pennsylvania, with additional support in New York and California. In 2023, the organization awarded a total of $9.5 million across 153 grantees. Notably, The University of the Arts does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in a relationship-based funding model by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
ADVANCING HUMAN CREATIVITY BY EDUCATING INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTISTS, PERFORMERS, MAKERS, & WRITERS.
Cause Areas
1
University education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
$5.2M
7%
Temple University - Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education
$2.7M
4%
FRINGEARTS
$2M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
65
Median 1st year grant
$66K
Median 2nd year grant
$74.8K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS?
No. THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS give?
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, New York, and California. 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 THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $66 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS make each year?
In 2023, THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $9.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS fund recently?
In 2023, THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, Temple University - Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education, and FRINGEARTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS?
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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