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CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION

CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
31-1605982
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CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
31-1605982

Overview

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Est.

1998

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Creative Capital Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in New York, Illinois, and California, having paid out a total of $165K across 133 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

CREATIVE CAPITAL SUPPORTS INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS' PROJECTS THROUGH AWARDS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT.
Total Funding Given

$165K

2024
Grantees funded
133
Multi-year grantees
32%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

9

Median 1st year grant
$27K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Sunny Bates
Board Member
M
Michelle Coffey
Board Member
J
Joel Wachs
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION?
No. CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION give?
CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Illinois, 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 CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $27 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $165 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include United States Artists Inc, FRACTURED ATLAS INC, and NEW YORK LIVE ARTS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION?
CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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