PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE
AI Summary
PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives aligned with its mission, having paid out a total of $1.5 million in grants to 43 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE HAS BEEN ORGANIZED TO ENHANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF SHAKESPEARE'S PLAYS IN PERFORMANCE FOR THEATER PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, AND AUDIENCES BY ENGAGING WITH TEMPORARY TRANSLATIONS AND ADAPTATIONS.
Cause Areas
1
Theater
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
National Asian American Theatre Company
New York, NY
$645K
21%
MAGIC THEATRE INC
San Francisco, CA
$267.1K
9%
IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC
Boise, ID
$250K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$30.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE?
No. PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE give?
PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Oregon. 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 PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE make each year?
In 2024, PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE fund recently?
In 2024, PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include National Asian American Theatre Company, MAGIC THEATRE INC, and IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE?
PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.