UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC
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The United Performing Arts Fund Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, has a strong focus on grantmaking, having distributed $7 million to 45 grantees primarily in Wisconsin and Indiana. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
INVESTMENT IN AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE PERFORMING ARTS IN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN.
Cause Areas
2
Performing arts
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
$23.4M
27%

MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER INC
$18.6M
22%

MILWAUKEE BALLET COMPANY INC
$10.2M
12%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$10.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC?
No. UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC give?
UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin and Indiana. 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 UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include MILWAUKEE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC, MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER INC, and MILWAUKEE BALLET COMPANY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC?
UNITED PERFORMING ARTS FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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