AI Summary
The Dallas Art Fair Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the arts sector, having awarded a total of $130K to five grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The foundation has been organized for the primary purpose to raise donations that will be used to promote appreciation of the arts in Dallas County, Texas. The Foundation will conduct an annual fund raising event to be called the Dallas Art Fair Gala (the Gala). Patrons of the arts community will be invited to make donations through the purchase of tickets to attend this educational event and celebration of the arts. All proceeds from the Gala will be distributed to charitable or educational beneficiaries in the arts community. The charitable and educational beneficiaries of the proceeds from the Gala will be selected each year by the directors of the Foundation based on merit and need.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Dallas Museum of Art
$460.9K
48%
THE NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER
$238.2K
25%
DALLAS CONTEMPORARY
$227.5K
24%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$40K
Median 2nd year grant
$67.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Dallas Art Fair Foundation?
No. Dallas Art Fair Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Dallas Art Fair Foundation give?
Dallas Art Fair Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas and New York. 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 Dallas Art Fair Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Dallas Art Fair Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $40 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Dallas Art Fair Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Dallas Art Fair Foundation awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $130 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Dallas Art Fair Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Dallas Art Fair Foundation awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include Dallas Museum of Art, THE NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER, and DALLAS CONTEMPORARY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Dallas Art Fair Foundation?
Dallas Art Fair Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.