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Fiscal Year Start

Dec 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Arete Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has paid out a total of $5.4 million in grants to 32 grantees in the filing year 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$5.4M
2024
Grantees funded
32
Multi-year grantees
72%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
19
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
B
Betsy Z Cohen
Board Member
J
Jonathan Z Cohen
Board Member
D
Daniel G Cohen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ARETE FOUNDATION?
No. ARETE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ARETE FOUNDATION give?
ARETE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. 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 ARETE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ARETE FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ARETE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ARETE FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $5.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ARETE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ARETE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Metropolitan Opera Association Inc, THE ASIA SOCIETY, and METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ARETE FOUNDATION?
ARETE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.