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Foundation for Arts Initiatives

New York, New York  ·  EIN 986000319  ·  Private foundation

Foundation for Arts Initiatives is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.7M in grants paid and $33.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 285 individual grants from this funder — $5.8M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$33.0M
Total assets
285
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Foundation for Arts Initiatives funds

Foundation for Arts Initiatives's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, lgbtq rights, libraries & literacy.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementLgbtq RightsLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include lgbtq people, women girls.

lgbtq peoplewomen girls

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Lebanese Association for Plastic Arts Ashkal Alwan
GENERAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
$70K2020
What How and for Whomwhw
WHW AKADEMIJA INTERNATIONAL ART STUDY PROGRAM
$70K2020
Arab Image Foundation
GENERAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
$70K2020
The Lebanese Association for Plastic Arts Ashkal Alwan
GENERAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
$60K2022
The Lebanese Association for Plastic Arts Ashkal Alwan
GENERAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
$60K2023
The Lebanese Association for Plastic Arts Ashkal Alwan
GENERAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
$60K2024
Laboratory for the Urban Commons
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
$50K2024
Anadolu Kultur Sanat Tanitim Iletisim Yayin Bilgisayar Egitim Danismanlik
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR DEPO
$50K2024
Muzeum Sztuki Nowoczesnej W Waszawie (museum of Modern Art in Warsaw)
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
$50K2024
Institute of Radical Imagination
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
$50K2024
Decolonizing Architecture Art Residency
GENERAL ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAM SUPPORT
$50K2024
What How and for Whomwhw
WHW AKADEMIJA INTERNATIONAL ART STUDY PROGRAM
$50K2024
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SUPPORT FOR ONLINE VIDEO ARCHIVE PAD.MA
$50K2023
Anadolu Kultur Sanat Tanitim Iletisim Yayin Bilgisayar Egitim Danismanlik
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FOR DEPO
$50K2023
What How and for Whomwhw
WHW AKADEMIJA INTERNATIONAL ART STUDY PROGRAM
$50K2023

Foundation for Arts Initiatives giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.7M
2022$1.5M
2023$1.4M
2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Foundation for Arts Initiatives

Foundation for Arts Initiatives'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 ffaiarts.net.

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Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Arts Initiatives

Does Foundation for Arts Initiatives accept grant applications?
Foundation for Arts Initiatives'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 Foundation for Arts Initiatives fund?
Foundation for Arts Initiatives's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include The Lebanese Association for Plastic Arts Ashkal Alwan, What How and for Whomwhw, Arab Image Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Foundation for Arts Initiatives give in grants?
Foundation for Arts Initiatives reported $1.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.8M over 285 grants.
Where is Foundation for Arts Initiatives located?
Foundation for Arts Initiatives is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 986000319.
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About this profile. This page is built from Foundation for Arts Initiatives'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 Foundation for Arts Initiatives. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.