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Sundance Institute

Park City, Utah  ·  EIN 870361394  ·  Private foundation

Sundance Institute is a Utah-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.2M in annual giving against $73.6M in assets. This page documents the 379 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Sundance Institute — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$73.6M
Total assets
379
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Sundance Institute funds

Sundance Institute's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Populations it has supported include black communities, women girls.

black communitieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Sundance Institute, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
United States Artists
FILMMAKING
Chicago, IL$250K2020
Redford Center
Filmmaking
San Francisco, CA$200K2024
Jin & Casey LLC
FILMMAKING
Boulder, CO$137K2017
Canary in a Coal Mine
FILMMAKING
Princeton, NJ$100K2017
Louverture Films LLC
Filmmaking
New York, NY$100K2024
Nightfall Productions LLC
Filmmaking
Miami Beach, FL$100K2024
Walker Film LLC
Filmmaking
Austin, TX$100K2024
Sowing Hope LLC
Filmmaking
Los Angeles, CA$100K2024
Coco Films
FILMMAKING
Oakland, CA$85K2017
Iq190 Productions LLC
FILMMAKING
Los Angeles, CA$75K2018
Man Made Films
FILMMAKING
Atlanta, GA$60K2017
Center for Independent Documentary
FILMMAKING
Boston, MA$55K2022
Kassie Films LLC
FILMMAKING
New York, CA$52K2022
Big Mouth Productions
FILMMAKING
Brooklyn, NY$50K2022
New York Labor Documentary LLC
FILMMAKING
Los Angeles, CA$50K2022

Sundance Institute giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.7M
2018$1.7M
2020$1.3M
2022$1.2M
2023$1.4M
2024$1.9M

How to apply for funding from Sundance Institute

Sundance Institute'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 sundance.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Sundance Institute

Does Sundance Institute accept grant applications?
Sundance Institute'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 Sundance Institute fund?
Sundance Institute's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include United States Artists, Redford Center, Jin & Casey LLC. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Sundance Institute give in grants?
Sundance Institute reported $3.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.1M over 379 grants.
Where is Sundance Institute located?
Sundance Institute is based in Park City, Utah. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 870361394.
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About this profile. This page is built from Sundance Institute'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 Sundance Institute. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.