Arts Education Grant Funders in New York
591 foundations with a documented arts education focus have made grants to New York nonprofits in recent years, together directing $319.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 591 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 education funders in New York
| # | Funder | Based in | Total New York giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Sidney E Frank Foundation | New York | $32.5M | 4 | 2023 |
| 2 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $21.9M | 41 | 2024 |
| 3 | Gerry Foundation Inc | New York | $14.8M | 5 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $13.2M | 73 | 2024 |
| 5 | Tr Ua 06162003 | New York | $12.6M | 9 | 2022 |
| 6 | The Kovner Foundation | Florida | $10.8M | 5 | 2024 |
| 7 | Popplestone Foundation | Massachusetts | $10.2M | 4 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Hollyhock Foundation Inc | New York | $9.6M | 5 | 2022 |
| 9 | The Pierre & Tana Matisse Foundation Inc | New York | $8.6M | 168 | 2024 |
| 10 | Stephen a Schwarzman Foundation | New York | $8.2M | 2 | 2024 |
| 11 | Artswestchester Inc | New York | $7.9M | 335 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Wartburg Foundation | New York | $7.4M | 6 | 2024 |
| 13 | Luesther T Mertz Charitable Trust | New York | $6.2M | 5 | 2022 |
| 14 | Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo | New York | $5.9M | 51 | 2022 |
| 15 | Terra Foundation for American Art | Illinois | $5.4M | 54 | 2023 |
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