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Est.

1991

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Regional Arts & Culture Council, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on supporting the arts and culture sector through a relationship-based grantmaking approach. In 2024, it awarded $3.8 million across 184 grantees, but does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH ARTS AND CULTURE.
Total Funding Given
$3.8M
2024
Grantees funded
184
Multi-year grantees
55%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
83
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$30.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Matt Watson
Board Member
T
Thomas Lauderdale
Board Member
A
Anthony Harden
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Regional Arts & Culture Council?
No. Regional Arts & Culture Council does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Regional Arts & Culture Council give?
Regional Arts & Culture Council primarily gives to organizations located in Oregon and Massachusetts. 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 Regional Arts & Culture Council’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Regional Arts & Culture Council fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,520. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Regional Arts & Culture Council make each year?
In 2024, Regional Arts & Culture Council awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $3.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Regional Arts & Culture Council fund recently?
In 2024, Regional Arts & Culture Council awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include PORTLAND ART MUSEUM, OREGON SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION, and PORTLAND CENTER STAGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Regional Arts & Culture Council?
Regional Arts & Culture Council does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.