LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC
AI Summary
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that, in filing year 2025, paid $645K in grants to 64 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO CREATE A FERTILE & NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR ARTISTS & ART GROUPS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).
Cause Areas
1
Arts councils
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FRACTURED ATLAS INC
NEW YORK, NY
$208.4K
4%
THE PERFORMANCE ZONE INC
New York, NY
$89.9K
2%
GATEKEEPERS COLLECTIVE INC
New York, NY
$77.5K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
67
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 257 grantees
- 58 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC?
No. LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC give?
LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, North Dakota, and Florida. 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 LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC make each year?
In 2025, LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $645 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC fund recently?
In 2024, LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC awarded grants to about 260 grantees. Recent grantees include FRACTURED ATLAS INC, THE PERFORMANCE ZONE INC, and GATEKEEPERS COLLECTIVE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC?
LOWER MANHATTAN CULTURAL COUNCIL INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.