FUND FOR THE ARTS
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The Fund for the Arts is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in West Virginia, having distributed a total of $175,000 to 12 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Fund for the Arts can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SERVE AND STRENGTHEN PARTICIPATING ARTS GROUPS IN THE GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND BY SPONSORING COMMUNITY CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC EVENTS.
Cause Areas
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Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CLAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS & SCIENCES OF WV INC
$694.4K
36%
WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
$435.9K
23%
CHILDREN'S THEATRE OF CHARLESTON
$151.4K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
11
Median 1st year grant
$7K
Median 2nd year grant
$6.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FUND FOR THE ARTS?
No. FUND FOR THE ARTS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FUND FOR THE ARTS give?
FUND FOR THE ARTS primarily gives to organizations located in West Virginia. 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 FUND FOR THE ARTS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FUND FOR THE ARTS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,988. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FUND FOR THE ARTS make each year?
In 2024, FUND FOR THE ARTS awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $175 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FUND FOR THE ARTS fund recently?
In 2024, FUND FOR THE ARTS awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include CLAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS & SCIENCES OF WV INC, WEST VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC, and CHILDREN'S THEATRE OF CHARLESTON. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FUND FOR THE ARTS?
FUND FOR THE ARTS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.