Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts
AI Summary
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with artswave.org listed as its website; in filing year 2025, it paid $9.7M across 87 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only, so nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
With funding, services, and advocacy, ArtsWave fuels a more vibrant economy and connected community through the arts.
Cause Areas
1
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Cincinnati, OH
$15.9M
23%
CINCINNATI MUSEUM ASSOCIATION
CINCINNATI, OH
$8.3M
12%
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Cincinnati, OH
$7.4M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
82
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$31.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 133 grantees
- 126 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts?
No. Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts give?
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Kentucky, and Hawaii. 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 Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts make each year?
In 2024, Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $9.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts fund recently?
In 2024, Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, CINCINNATI MUSEUM ASSOCIATION, and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts?
Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.