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The Academy of American Poets Inc

New York, New York  ·  EIN 131879953  ·  Private foundation

Based in New York, New York, The Academy of American Poets Inc has awarded $759K across 48 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2023. Its largest grant on record went to Woodland Pattern Book Center. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$2.3M
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$17.3M
Assets (FY2025)
48
Grants tracked
2023
Latest grant in this overview

What The Academy of American Poets Inc funds

The Academy of American Poets Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, higher education, libraries & literacy, youth development.

Arts & CultureHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include youth pop.

youth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Woodland Pattern Book Center
HAWTHORNDEN REGRANT
Milwaukee, WI$55K2023
Tina Chang LLC
MELLON LAUREATES GRANT
Brooklyn, NY$50K2020
Twin Poets
MELLON LAUREATES GRANT
Wilmington, DE$50K2020

How to apply for funding from The Academy of American Poets Inc

The Academy of American Poets Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at poets.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Academy of American Poets Inc

Does The Academy of American Poets Inc accept grant applications?
The Academy of American Poets Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does The Academy of American Poets Inc fund?
The Academy of American Poets Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Woodland Pattern Book Center, Tina Chang LLC, Twin Poets. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Academy of American Poets Inc give in grants?
The Academy of American Poets Inc's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $2.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $759K over 48 grants.
Where is The Academy of American Poets Inc located?
The Academy of American Poets Inc is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131879953.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Academy of American Poets Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Academy of American Poets Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.