THE WENTE FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR ARTS EDUCATION
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The Wente Family Foundation for Arts Education is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting arts education initiatives. With a total of $185.6K in grants paid to seven grantees in 2019, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS, OR OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, IN THE LIVERMORE VALLEY, CALIFORNIA AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. ARTS INCLUDES ALL FORMS OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS, INCLUDING MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS, PERFORMING ARTS, AND OTHERS.
Cause Areas
6
Education
Arts education
Music
Visual arts
Performing arts
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SHAKESPEARE'S ASSOCIATES INC
$51K
15%
QUEST SCIENCE CENTER
$40K
11%
FIND YOUR LIGHT FOUNDATION
$35K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$26K
Median 2nd year grant
$8.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE WENTE FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR ARTS EDUCATION?
No. THE WENTE FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR ARTS EDUCATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE WENTE FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR ARTS EDUCATION give?
THE WENTE FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR ARTS EDUCATION primarily gives to organizations located in 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 THE WENTE FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR ARTS EDUCATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE WENTE FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR ARTS EDUCATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $26 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE WENTE FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR ARTS EDUCATION make each year?
In 2019, THE WENTE FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR ARTS EDUCATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $186 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE WENTE FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR ARTS EDUCATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE WENTE FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR ARTS EDUCATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include SHAKESPEARE'S ASSOCIATES INC, QUEST SCIENCE CENTER, and FIND YOUR LIGHT FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE WENTE FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR ARTS EDUCATION?
THE WENTE FAMILY FOUNDATION FOR ARTS EDUCATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.