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3arts Inc

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 361867637  ·  Private foundation

3arts Inc is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.5M in annual giving against $11.1M in assets. This page documents the 32 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for 3arts Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.1M
Total assets
32
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What 3arts Inc funds

3arts Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for 3arts Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Alliance of Artists Communities
Residency Fellowships
Providence, RI$35K2018
Artist Communities Alliance
Residency Fellowships
Providence, RI$34K2022
Alliance Artists Communities
3Arts Fellowships RESIDENCIES
Providence, RI$32K2024
Alliance of Artists Communities
Residency Fellowships
Providence, RI$31K2017
Bodies of Work
Residency Fellowships
Urbana, IL$30K2020
Bodies of Work
Residency Fellowships
Urbana, IL$27K2018
University of Illinois at Chicago
Residency Fellowships
Chicago, IL$27K2017
Artist Communities Alliance
Residency Fellowship
Providence, RI$22K2023
Bodies of Work
Residency Fellowship
Chicago, IL$19K2023
Bodies of Work
Residency Fellowships
Chicago, IL$19K2022
National Lead for America Inc
Special Projects
Dodge City, KS$17K2022
University of Ill Foundation
BODIES OF WORK GRANTS
Champaign, IL$15K2024
Free Street Theater
Special Projects
Chicago, IL$15K2022
Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
Special Projects
Chicago, IL$12K2022
The Jazz Institute of Chicago
Special Projects
Chicago, IL$10K2020

3arts Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$86K
2018$88K
2020$75K
2022$97K
2023$48K
2024$59K

How to apply for funding from 3arts Inc

3arts Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at 3arts.org.

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Frequently asked questions about 3arts Inc

Does 3arts Inc accept grant applications?
3arts Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does 3arts Inc fund?
3arts Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Alliance of Artists Communities, Artist Communities Alliance, Alliance Artists Communities. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does 3arts Inc give in grants?
3arts Inc reported $4.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $452K over 32 grants.
Where is 3arts Inc located?
3arts Inc is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 361867637.
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About this profile. This page is built from 3arts Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with 3arts Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.