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American Academy of Arts and Letters

New York, New York  ·  EIN 130429640  ·  Private foundation

American Academy of Arts and Letters is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.2M in annual giving against $95.4M in assets. This page documents the 403 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for American Academy of Arts and Letters — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$95.4M
Total assets
403
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What American Academy of Arts and Letters funds

American Academy of Arts and Letters's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for American Academy of Arts and Letters, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Darryl Pinckney
TO HONOR A WRITER WHO HAS MADE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO AMERICAN LITERATURE.
New York, NY$100K2024
Leslie Marmon Silko
TO A WRITER OF FICTION OR NONFICTION, WHO HAS MADE A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO AMERICAN LITERATURE.
Tucson, AZ$100K2020
Salvatore Scibona
TO PROVIDE A WRITER AN INCOME THUS ELIMINATING THEIR NEED TO SEEK EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE OF WRITING
Brooklyn, NY$67K2023
Paper Mill Playhouse
TO FUND A WORKSHOP OF A PROMISING NEW MUSICIAL, GUN & POWDER.
Milburn, NJ$60K2024
Matt Saundersmarin Goodman Gallery
FOR THE PURCHASE OF PAINTINGS AND WORKS ON PAPER BY LIVING ARTISTS, AND THEIR DONATION TO MUSEUMS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY
New York, NY$52K2022
Salvatore Scibona
MILDRED AND HAROLD STRAUSS LIVING TO PROVIDE A WRITER AN INCOME, ELIMINATING HIS NEED TO WORK OUTSIDE OF WRITING.
Seattle, WA$50K2022
Laura Van Den Berg
MILDRED AND HAROLD STRAUSS LIVING TO PROVIDE A WRITER AN INCOME, ELIMINATING HIS NEED TO WORK OUTSIDE OF WRITING.
Seattle, WA$50K2022
Charles Ives Society
CHARLES IVES GRANT TO FURTHER THE WORK OF CHARLES IVES
Medford, MA$50K2022
Charles Ives Society
TO FURTHER THE WORK AND MUSICAL LEGACY OF CHARLES IVES
Medford, MA$50K2024
Sean Shepherd
TO GIVE A PROMISING COMPOSER INCOME WHICH ALLOWS HIM TO BE FREE OF EMPLOYMENT AND SOLEY COMPOSE.
Chicago, IL$50K2024
Diversionary Theatre
TO FUND A WORKSHOP OF A PROMISING NEW MUSICIAL, THE MONSTER
San Diego, CA$50K2024
Charles Ives Society
TO FURTHER THE WORK OF CHARLES IVES.
Medford, MA$50K2020
Huck Hodge
TO PROVIDE A COMPOSER AN INCOME, ELIMINATING HIS NEED TO WORK OUTSIDE OF MUSIC COMPOSITION.
Seattle, WA$50K2020
Laura Van Den Berg
TO PROVIDE A WRITER AN INCOME THUS ELIMINATING THEIR NEED TO SEEK EMPLOYMENT OUTSIDE OF WRITING
Sanford, FL$50K2023
James Primosch
TO AN EXCEPTIONAL AMERICAN COMPOSER OF VOCAL WORKS.
Philadelphia, PA$40K2020

American Academy of Arts and Letters giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.2M
2022$1.1M
2023$809K
2024$1.0M

How to apply for funding from American Academy of Arts and Letters

American Academy of Arts and Letters'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 artsandletters.org.

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Frequently asked questions about American Academy of Arts and Letters

Does American Academy of Arts and Letters accept grant applications?
American Academy of Arts and Letters'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 American Academy of Arts and Letters fund?
American Academy of Arts and Letters's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Darryl Pinckney, Leslie Marmon Silko, Salvatore Scibona. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does American Academy of Arts and Letters give in grants?
American Academy of Arts and Letters reported $1.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.1M over 403 grants.
Where is American Academy of Arts and Letters located?
American Academy of Arts and Letters is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 130429640.
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About this profile. This page is built from American Academy of Arts and Letters'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 American Academy of Arts and Letters. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.