BGBESPOKE GRANTSFind your funders free →
Grant funders / New York / The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc

The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc

New York, New York  ·  EIN 133097486  ·  Private foundation

The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $32.9M in annual giving against $600.7M in assets. This page documents the 2,363 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$32.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$600.7M
Total assets
2,363
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc funds

The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, community improvement, criminal justice, education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationLgbtq Rights

Populations it has supported include children, lgbtq people, women girls.

childrenlgbtq peoplewomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Brooklyn Academy of Music
FOUNDATION GRANT - PRODUCTIONS
Brooklyn, NY$1.0M2023
Brooklyn Academy of Music
FOUNDATION GRANT - PROJECT SUPPORT
Brooklyn, NY$900K2018
Brooklyn Academy of Music Inc
FOUNDATION GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Brooklyn, NY$850K2020
New York City Center Inc
FOUNDATION GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$750K2018
La Mama Experimental Theatre Club Inc
FOUNDATION GRANT - DEBT REDUCTION
New York, NY$750K2024
Afro-latin Jazz Alliance of New York Inc (dba Belongo)
FOUNDATION GRANT - CASA BELONG CAPITAL PROJECT
New York, NY$605K2024
Bronx Council on the Arts
FOUNDATION GRANT - BRONX CULTURAL VISIONS FUND
Bronx, NY$600K2023
Ballet Hispanico of New York Inc
FOUNDATION GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$525K2020
Gibney Dance
FOUNDATION GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING
New York, NY$500K2023
Joyce Theater the
FOUNDATION GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING
New York, NY$500K2023
Joyce Theater Foundation Inc
FOUNDATION GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$500K2018
St Luke's Chamber Ensemble Inc (orchestra of St Luke's)
FOUNDATION GRANT - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
New York, NY$500K2018
New York Shakespeare Festival (the Public Theater)
FOUNDATION GRANT - PROJECT SUPPORT
New York, NY$500K2018
Gina Gibney Dance Inc
FOUNDATION GRANT - CAPITAL/RESERVE
New York, NY$500K2018
National Black Theatre Workshop Inc
FOUNDATION GRANT - CAPITAL/EQUIPMENT
New York, NY$500K2022

The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$18.9M
2020$32.8M
2022$20.8M
2023$40.8M
2024$27.8M

How to apply for funding from The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc

From The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS THREE FUNDING CYCLES PER CALENDAR YEAR.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at howardgilmanfoundation.org.

Is The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc the right funder for your nonprofit?

This page shows what The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc has funded. Bespoke Grants tells you whether it fits your mission — and finds every other foundation that does. Free, no credit card.

Match my nonprofit to funders →

Frequently asked questions about The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc

Does The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc fund?
The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn Academy of Music Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc reported $32.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $141.1M over 2,363 grants.
Where is The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc located?
The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 133097486.
How can I find foundations similar to The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc?
Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

Find more funders like The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc

Foundations similar to The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc

Other New York grantmakers with overlapping priorities:

About this profile. This page is built from The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc'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 The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.