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Arts Equity & Education Fund

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 823746641  ·  Private foundation

Arts Equity & Education Fund is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $523K in annual giving against $6.8M in assets. This page documents the 115 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Arts Equity & Education Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$523K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$6.8M
Total assets
115
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Arts Equity & Education Fund funds

Arts Equity & Education Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, faith-based (christian), higher education.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesFaith-Based (Christian)Higher Education

Populations it has supported include black communities, disabled.

black communitiesdisabled

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Arts Equity & Education Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
SUPPORT OF LIVE MUSIC APPEAL AND FACULTY ONE-ON-ONE COACHING
Pittsburgh, PA$85K2020
California Institute of the Arts
SUPPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND OPERATIONS
Valencia, CA$80K2022
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
SUPPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
Pittsburgh, PA$75K2023
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
SUPPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
Pittsburgh, PA$75K2024
Fund for Advancement of Minorities Through Education
SUPPORT OF STROUD FAMILY TRANSPORTATION STIPEND
Pittsburgh, PA$70K2020
Pittsburgh Glass Center
SUPPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND ARTIST RESIDENCIES
Pittsburgh, PA$55K2022
The Neighborhood Academy
SUPPORT OF THE EDUCATIONAL LEARNING AND SUPPORT PROGRAM
Pittsburgh, PA$54K2020
Alma Lewis
SUPPORT OF PART-TIME PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR, EXHIBITION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Pittsburgh, PA$50K2022
Art 21 for Everyone
SUPPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
New York, NY$50K2023
Carnegie Museum of Art
SUPPORT OF CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP
Pittsburgh, PA$40K2020
Unique Projects Inc
SUPPORT OF MOBBALLET
New York, NY$35K2020
Braddock Carnegie Library Association
SUPPORT OF DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Braddock, PA$35K2023
Bunker Projects
SUPPORT OF CREATIVE DIRECTOR POSITION
Pittsburgh, PA$35K2022
Braddock Carnegie Library Association
SUPPORT OF DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Braddock, PA$35K2022
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
SUPPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
Pittsburgh, PA$35K2022

Arts Equity & Education Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$75K
2020$523K
2022$538K
2023$552K
2024$556K

How to apply for funding from Arts Equity & Education Fund

Arts Equity & Education Fund'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 aeefund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Arts Equity & Education Fund

Does Arts Equity & Education Fund accept grant applications?
Arts Equity & Education Fund'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 Arts Equity & Education Fund fund?
Arts Equity & Education Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, California Institute of the Arts, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Arts Equity & Education Fund give in grants?
Arts Equity & Education Fund reported $523K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.2M over 115 grants.
Where is Arts Equity & Education Fund located?
Arts Equity & Education Fund is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 823746641.
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About this profile. This page is built from Arts Equity & Education Fund'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 Arts Equity & Education Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.