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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS

THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS

PHILADELPHIA, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-1639911
School
Regional Funder
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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS

PHILADELPHIA, PA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
23-1639911
School
Regional Funder

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Est.

1876

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

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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.
Total Funding Given

$9.5M

2023
Grantees funded
153
Multi-year grantees
77%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

65

Median 1st year grant
$66K
Median 2nd year grant
$74.8K
D
David Yager
Board Member
J
Judson a Aaron
Board Member
B
Brian Effron
Board Member

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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