VIA ART FUND INC
AI Summary
VIA ART FUND INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, primarily by invitation only. In 2024, the fund disbursed a total of $528.1K across 103 grantees, emphasizing that it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
PHILANTHROPY TO SUPPORT VISIONARY INITIATIVES IN ART
Cause Areas
3
Philanthropy
Arts education
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
US Biennial Inc
New Orleans, LA
$275K
4%
FRONT EXHIBITION COMPANY
Cleveland, OH
$235K
4%
MASSACHUSETTS MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART FOUNDATION INC
NORTH ADAMS, MA
$210K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$40K
Median 2nd year grant
$14.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VIA ART FUND INC?
No. VIA ART FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VIA ART FUND INC give?
VIA ART FUND INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, 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 VIA ART FUND INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VIA ART FUND INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 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 VIA ART FUND INC make each year?
In 2024, VIA ART FUND INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $528 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VIA ART FUND INC fund recently?
In 2024, VIA ART FUND INC awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include US Biennial Inc, FRONT EXHIBITION COMPANY, and MASSACHUSETTS MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VIA ART FUND INC?
VIA ART FUND INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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