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Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone

New York, New York  ·  EIN 133808669  ·  Private foundation

Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.4M in annual giving against $83.5M in assets. This page documents the 156 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$83.5M
Total assets
156
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone funds

Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, health care.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementHealth Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Apollo Theatre Foundation
DEVELOPMENT
New York, NY$558K2017
Apollo Theatre Foundation
DEVELOPMENT
Harlem, NY$495K2022
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc
DEVELOPMENT
New York, NY$479K2019
Brisc Fy22 Admin Grant Q1 2 3 &4
TO COVER ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES
New York, NY$478K2023
Business Resource and Investment Service Center Inc
TO COVER ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES
New York, NY$472K2022
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc
DEVELOPMENT
New York, NY$435K2020
Studio Museum in Harlem
DEVELOPMENT
New York, NY$420K2017
Apollo Theatre Foundation
DEVELOPMENT
New York, NY$400K2020
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
ART ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
New York, NY$384K2022
Business Resource & Investment Service Center
DEVELOPMENT
New York, NY$380K2018
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council
DEVELOPMENT
New York, NY$362K2018
Business Resource & Investment Service Center
DEVELOPMENT
New York, NY$361K2017
Lower Manhattan Cultural Coumcil
ART ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
New York, NY$351K2023
Lower Manhattan Cultural Coumcil
ART ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
New York, NY$347K2024
Business Resource & Investment Service Center
DEVELOPMENT
New York, NY$289K2019

Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.2M
2018$2.1M
2019$1.6M
2020$2.3M
2022$2.5M
2023$1.9M
2024$829K

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. 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 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 brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone fund?
Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Apollo Theatre Foundation, Apollo Theatre Foundation, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone give in grants?
Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone reported $2.4M in grants in its most recent 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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About this profile. This page is built from Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone'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 Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.