ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS
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The Association of Performing Arts Professionals is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in New York, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS DEVELOPS AND SUPPORT A ROBUST PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTING FIELD AND THE PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK IN IT.
Cause Areas
2
Performing arts
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
The Cedar Cultural Center Inc
$442K
10%
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
$271.5K
6%
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
$271.5K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
46
Median 1st year grant
$35K
Median 2nd year grant
$42.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS?
No. ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS give?
ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania. 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 ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS make each year?
In 2022, ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS fund recently?
In 2024, ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include The Cedar Cultural Center Inc, WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, and GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS?
ASSOCIATION OF PERFORMING ARTS PROFESSIONALS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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