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Academy Foundation

Beverly Hills, California  ·  EIN 952243698  ·  Private foundation

Academy Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $71.9M in grants paid and $119.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 226 individual grants from this funder — $399.9M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$71.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$119.3M
Total assets
226
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Academy Foundation funds

Academy Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Academy Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Academy Museum Foundation
SUP. OF RELATED ORG
Beverly Hills, CA$70.3M2022
Academy Museum Foundation
SUP. OF RELATED ORG
Beverly Hills, CA$53.8M2023
Academy Museum Foundation
SUP. OF RELATED ORG
Beverly Hills, CA$42.5M2020
Academy Museum Foundation
SUP. OF RELATED ORG
Beverly Hills, CA$36.1M2019
Archival Foundation
SUP. OF RELATED ORG
Beverly Hills, CA$22.8M2018
Archival Foundation
SUP. OF RELATED ORG
Beverly Hills, CA$22.6M2019
Archival Foundation
SUP. OF RELATED ORG
Beverly Hills, CA$22.3M2017
Archival Foundation
SUP. OF RELATED ORG
Beverly Hills, CA$20.8M2020
Academy Museum Foundation
SUP. OF RELATED ORG
Beverly Hills, CA$19.2M2017
Archival Foundation
SUP. OF RELATED ORG
Beverly Hills, CA$18.5M2023
Archival Foundation
SUP. OF RELATED ORG
Beverly Hills, CA$17.5M2022
Academy Museum Foundation
SUP. OF RELATED ORG
Beverly Hills, CA$16.0M2018
Vine Street Archive Foundation
SUP. OF RELATED ORG
Beverly Hills, CA$9.7M2023
Vine Street Archive Foundation
SUP. OF RELATED ORG
Beverly Hills, CA$8.3M2022
Vine Street Archive Foundation
SUP. OF RELATED ORG
Beverly Hills, CA$4.6M2020

Academy Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$45.0M
2018$43.2M
2019$63.3M
2020$70.3M
2022$96.1M
2023$82.0M

How to apply for funding from Academy Foundation

Academy Foundation'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 oscars.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Academy Foundation

Does Academy Foundation accept grant applications?
Academy Foundation'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 Academy Foundation fund?
Academy Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Academy Museum Foundation, Academy Museum Foundation, Academy Museum Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Academy Foundation give in grants?
Academy Foundation reported $71.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $399.9M over 226 grants.
Where is Academy Foundation located?
Academy Foundation is based in Beverly Hills, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 952243698.
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About this profile. This page is built from Academy Foundation'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 Academy Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.