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United Performing Arts Fund Inc

Milwaukee, Wisconsin  ·  EIN 396100399  ·  Private foundation

Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United Performing Arts Fund Inc has awarded $55.8M across 191 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$7.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.7M
Total assets
191
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What United Performing Arts Fund Inc funds

United Performing Arts Fund Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, youth development.

Arts & CultureYouth Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, hispanic communities, youth pop.

black communitieshispanic communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for United Performing Arts Fund Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$2.6M2017
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$2.4M2018
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$2.1M2019
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$2.0M2020
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$1.9M2017
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$1.9M2022
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$1.8M2018
Milwaukee Repretory Theater Inc
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$1.8M2022
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$1.7M2023
Milwaukee Repertory Theater
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$1.6M2024
Milwaukee Repretory Theater Inc
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$1.5M2020
Milwaukee Repretory Theater Inc
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$1.5M2019
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$1.5M2023
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$1.4M2024
Milwaukee Ballet Company Inc
FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS
Milwaukee, WI$1.2M2017

United Performing Arts Fund Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$9.5M
2018$9.0M
2019$7.1M
2020$7.1M
2022$8.0M
2023$7.9M
2024$7.0M

How to apply for funding from United Performing Arts Fund Inc

United Performing Arts Fund Inc'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 upaf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about United Performing Arts Fund Inc

Does United Performing Arts Fund Inc accept grant applications?
United Performing Arts Fund Inc'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 United Performing Arts Fund Inc fund?
United Performing Arts Fund Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Performing Arts Fund Inc give in grants?
United Performing Arts Fund Inc reported $7.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $55.8M over 191 grants.
Where is United Performing Arts Fund Inc located?
United Performing Arts Fund Inc is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 396100399.
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About this profile. This page is built from United Performing Arts Fund 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 United Performing Arts Fund Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.