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FINE ARTS MUSEUMS FOUNDATION

FINE ARTS MUSEUMS FOUNDATION

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
94-6096509
Regional Funder
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FINE ARTS MUSEUMS FOUNDATION

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
94-6096509
Regional Funder

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Est.

1963

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The FINE ARTS MUSEUMS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in California, having allocated $8 million in total grants in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

RECEIVING, DONATING AND DISBURSING FUNDS FOR THE FINE ARTS MUSEUMS.
Total Funding Given

$8M

2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$4.4M
Median 2nd year grant
$3M
L
Leshelle May
Board Member
W
William Hearst Iii
Board Member
G
George Hecksher
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FINE ARTS MUSEUMS FOUNDATION?
No. FINE ARTS MUSEUMS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FINE ARTS MUSEUMS FOUNDATION give?
FINE ARTS MUSEUMS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in 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 FINE ARTS MUSEUMS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FINE ARTS MUSEUMS FOUNDATION fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $4.4 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FINE ARTS MUSEUMS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, FINE ARTS MUSEUMS FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FINE ARTS MUSEUMS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, FINE ARTS MUSEUMS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include CORPORATION OF THE FINE ARTS MUSEUMS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FINE ARTS MUSEUMS FOUNDATION?
FINE ARTS MUSEUMS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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