Arts & Culture Grant Funders in New York
2304 foundations with a documented arts & culture focus have made grants to New York nonprofits in recent years, together directing $3.0B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 2304 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active arts & culture funders in New York
| # | Funder | Based in | Total New York giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $214.6M | 304 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $165.8M | 288 | 2024 |
| 3 | M&t Charitable Foundation | New York | $89.0M | 2 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $84.0M | 452 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation | New York | $72.3M | 74 | 2024 |
| 6 | The James S & Merryl H Tisch | New York | $60.8M | 35 | 2024 |
| 7 | Greater Kansas City Community Foundation | Missouri | $57.2M | 44 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Columbus Foundation | Ohio | $56.1M | 39 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Laurie M Tisch Foundation Inc | New York | $53.6M | 322 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Andrew and Ann Tisch Foundation | New York | $42.2M | 59 | 2024 |
| 11 | Roy Lichtenstein Foundation | New York | $37.0M | 34 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Sidney E Frank Foundation | New York | $34.5M | 15 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest arts & culture funders in New York — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 2304 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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