Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone
New York, New York · EIN 133808669 · Private foundation
Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone is a New York-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.4M in annual giving against $83.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 156 grants for Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone funds
Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, health care.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo Theatre Foundation DEVELOPMENT | New York, NY | $558K | 2017 |
| Apollo Theatre Foundation DEVELOPMENT | Harlem, NY | $495K | 2022 |
| Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc DEVELOPMENT | New York, NY | $479K | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone
Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone'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 umez.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone
- Does Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone accept grant applications?
- Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone'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 Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone fund?
- Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Apollo Theatre Foundation, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone give in grants?
- Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone reported $2.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.4M over 156 grants.
- Where is Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone located?
- Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 133808669.
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