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Est.

1977

Fiscal Year Start

Sep 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Rockford Area Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting the arts within its community, having paid a total of $19,000 in grants to two grantees in 2022. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based engagement model, offering grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE ROCKFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL (RAAC) EXISTS TO SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND DEVELOP ACCESS TO THE ARTS FOR EVERYONE.
Total Funding Given
$19K
2022
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$15.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$19K
M
Mary McNamara Bernsten
Board Member
T
Thomas Weightman
Board Member
L
Lynn Williams
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROCKFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL?
No. ROCKFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROCKFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL give?
ROCKFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. 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 ROCKFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROCKFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROCKFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL make each year?
In 2022, ROCKFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $19 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROCKFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL fund recently?
In 2024, ROCKFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include NEW GENRES ART SPACE and ROCKFORD AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROCKFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL?
ROCKFORD AREA ARTS COUNCIL does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.