The Atlantic Foundation is a concentrated arts funder that invests heavily in sculpture, atelier-style artist studios, and art-technology initiatives—primarily through large, targeted gifts to a small number of institutions. Their grants favor capital and program support for sculpture-related organizations and experimental arts labs, with repeat funding to several core partners. The geography appears regionally focused in the New Jersey/tri‑state arts ecosystem and on organizations that mount public-facing exhibitions and artist residencies.
Highly concentrated giving: a small number of very large grants (multi‑hundred‑thousand to multi‑million dollars), repeated support to a handful of core grantees rather than many small awards. Funding looks targeted toward capital/program needs and strategic partnerships within the regional arts sector.
The Atlantic Foundation gives in concentrated, high-value support to a small set of arts and media organizations, with sculpture and atelier-based practice at the center of its recent grantmaking. The largest grants in the file go to The Seward Johnson Atelier Inc and Seward Johnson Atelier Inc, alongside repeated support for Grounds for Sculpture and Eyebeam Atelier. That pattern shows a funder willing to make seven-figure commitments over multiple years rather than spreading smaller awards broadly. Their recent portfolio also reaches beyond sculpture into art-and-technology and documentary work. Harmony Institute received major general operating support in both 2023 and 2025, while Screenwriters Colony appears in multiple years as well. The foundation also backed a film project through the International Documentary Foundation, indicating that it funds both institutions and discrete creative projects. Across the file, most grants are general operating support, often to organizations with public-facing exhibitions, residencies, or labs. The giving profile suggests a foundation that favors established nonprofit partners and returns to select grantees over time, rather than making one-off exploratory awards.
Contemporary sculpture is one of the clearest throughlines in the portfolio. The foundation gave $2,300,000 to The Seward Johnson Atelier Inc in 2023 and another $1,400,000 to Seward Johnson Atelier Inc in 2025, both for general operating support. It also awarded $1,150,000 to Grounds for Sculpture Inc in 2023 and $157,500 to Grounds for Sculpture in 2025. Art-and-technology work is another recurring theme. Harmony Institute received $1,798,250 in 2023 and $1,260,000 in 2025, both as general operating support. Eyebeam Atelier was also supported in two years, with $550,000 in 2023 and $505,000 in 2025. The portfolio includes media and documentary work as well. Screenwriters Colony received $112,000 in 2023 and $93,400 in 2025, again as general operating support, and the International Documentary Foundation received $2,000 for support of film Vandana Shiva.
Typical awards are substantial: the grant-size distribution sits at $60,000 at the 25th percentile, $106,000 at the median, and $288,812 at the 75th percentile. The file shows repeated support to the same organizations across 2023 and 2025, which points to ongoing relationships rather than one-time grants. Most listed awards are general operating support, with a smaller number tagged capital campaign, project support, or film support. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
$3.7M
$34M
$905K
$4.9M
Most grants fall between $60K and $289K, with a median of $106K.
25th Percentile
$60K
Median
$106K
75th Percentile
$289K
About 15% of grants go to recipients in NY.
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Atlantic Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 42 | $35.8M | 95.5% |
| 2 | Costa Rica | 2 |
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Notable grantees: Harmony Institute, The Seward Johnson Atelier, Inc., Seward Johnson Atelier Inc, Grounds for Sculpture, Inc., Eyebeam Atelier
Giving is national, but it is especially concentrated in the Northeast. New York is the top state by grant count, while New Jersey accounts for 13% of grants and includes repeated awards to Hamilton-based recipients. Other frequent recipient locations include New York, NY; Washington, DC; and Hamilton, NJ. The file also includes grants to Tucson, AZ; Nantucket, MA; and a recipient in Nicoya, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, showing a mostly U.S.-based portfolio with one non-U.S. grant.
The file shows a strong emphasis on arts organizations, especially sculpture-focused institutions, atelier studios, and public exhibition spaces. It also includes art-and-technology organizations, screenwriting and documentary groups, and a smaller number of other nonprofit recipients.
Yes. Several recipients appear in both 2023 and 2025, including Harmony Institute, Eyebeam Atelier, Grounds for Sculpture, Screenwriters Colony, and the Seward Johnson Atelier. That pattern suggests ongoing support for selected partners.
The grant-size distribution is $60,000 at the 25th percentile, $106,000 at the median, and $288,812 at the 75th percentile. The recent file also includes several seven-figure grants, showing a mix of mid-sized and very large awards.
Most grants are listed as general operating support. The file also includes capital campaign support, project support, and one grant for support of the film Vandana Shiva, showing that the foundation funds both ongoing operations and specific projects.
The foundation gives nationally, but the highest concentration of grants is in New York. New Jersey recipients account for 13% of grants, and the recent file includes multiple awards in Hamilton, NJ, along with recipients in New York, NY and Washington, DC.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
| $180K |
4.5% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEWARD JOHNSON ATELIER INC | HAMILTON, NJ | $1,400,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HARMONY INSTITUTE | NEW YORK, NY | $1,260,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| EYEBEAM ATELIER | NEW YORK, NY | $505,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AMIGOS DE COSTA RICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $201,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE | HAMILTON, NJ | $157,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SCREENWRITERS COLONY | NEW YORK, NY | $93,400 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| REPRESENT US EDUCATION FUND | FLORENCE, MA | $52,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ALMANACK ARTS COLONY | NANTUCKET, MA | $35,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE SAKYONG POTRANG | BOULDER, CO | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA | TUCSON, AZ | $10,000 | 2025 | PROJECT SUPPORT |
| SHINZEN YOUNG FOUNDATION | LANCASTER, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | PROJECT SUPPORT |
| GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE INC | HAMILTON, NJ | $14,818,488 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SEWARD JOHNSON ATELIER INC | HAMILTON, NJ | $1,910,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HARMONY INSTITUTE | NEW YORK, NY | $1,800,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| EYEBEAM ATELIER | NEW YORK, NY | $550,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AMIGOS DE COSTA RICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $195,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SCREENWRITERS COLONY | NEW YORK, NY | $112,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ROOM TO GROW | BRONX, NY | $100,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ASO CENTRO LATAM INVESTIG PERIOD | — | $80,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| REPRESENT US EDUCATION FUND | FLORENCE, MA | $75,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SAKYONG POTRANG | BOULDER, CO | $60,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ALMANACK ARTS COLONY | NANTUCKET, MA | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HOPEWELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | HOPEWELL, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| D&R GREENWAY LAND TRUST | PRINCETON, NJ | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE SEWARD JOHNSON ATELIER INC | HAMILTON, NJ | $2,300,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HARMONY INSTITUTE | NEW YORK, NY | $1,798,250 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE INC | HAMILTON, NJ | $1,150,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| EYEBEAM ATELIER | NEW YORK, NY | $550,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| IMPACT ASSETS | BETHESDA, MD | $201,750 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| AMIGOS OF COSTA RICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $180,250 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| REPRESENT US EDUCATION FUND | FLORENCE, MA | $150,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SCREENWRITERS COLONY | NEW YORK, NY | $112,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA | TUCSON, AZ | $100,000 | 2023 | SEMA LAB |
| CENTRO LATINOAMERICANO DE INVESTIGACION PERIODISTICA | NICOYA GUANACASTE | $100,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| SHAMBALA USA | BARNET, VT | $85,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| ALMANAC ARTS COLONY | NANTUCKET, MA | $75,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD ALLIANCE | ALLENTOWN, PA | $15,000 | 2023 | GENERALOPERATING SUPPORT |
| SHINZEN YOUNG FOUNDATION | MILORD, OH | $15,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| HAPPY BREW | JACKSONVILLE, FL | $10,000 | 2023 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $2,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT OF FILM VANDANA SHIVA |
SEWARD JOHNSON ATELIER INC
$1,400,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
EYEBEAM ATELIER
$505,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
AMIGOS DE COSTA RICA
$201,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
SCREENWRITERS COLONY
$93,400GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
ALMANACK ARTS COLONY
$35,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE SAKYONG POTRANG
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
$10,000PROJECT SUPPORT
SHINZEN YOUNG FOUNDATION
$5,000PROJECT SUPPORT
SEWARD JOHNSON ATELIER INC
$1,910,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
HARMONY INSTITUTE
$1,800,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
EYEBEAM ATELIER
$550,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
AMIGOS DE COSTA RICA
$195,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
SCREENWRITERS COLONY
$112,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
ASO CENTRO LATAM INVESTIG PERIOD
$80,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
SAKYONG POTRANG
$60,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
ALMANACK ARTS COLONY
$50,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
HOPEWELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE SEWARD JOHNSON ATELIER INC
$2,300,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
EYEBEAM ATELIER
$550,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
AMIGOS OF COSTA RICA
$180,250GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
SCREENWRITERS COLONY
$112,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
$100,000SEMA LAB
CENTRO LATINOAMERICANO DE INVESTIGACION PERIODISTICA
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
SHAMBALA USA
$85,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
ALMANAC ARTS COLONY
$75,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
THE SUSTAINABLE FOOD ALLIANCE
$15,000GENERALOPERATING SUPPORT
SHINZEN YOUNG FOUNDATION
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
HAPPY BREW
$10,000CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION
$2,000SUPPORT OF FILM VANDANA SHIVA