Arts & Culture Grants

26,309 foundations$22.9B total annual giving$9K median grant80 states with funders

Discover 26,309 grantmaking foundations funding arts & culture programs, with combined annual giving of $22.9B. The median grant size for arts & culture is $9K.

Arts & Culture Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

26,309

Total Annual Giving

$22.9B

Total Assets Under Management

$924.8B

Median Grant Size

$9K

States with Funders

80

Total Grants on Record

175,727

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding arts & culture that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Sep 30, 2026)

Luverne Area Community Foundation — General Grant Program

From Luverne Area Community Foundation

Community developmentEducation / scholarshipsHealth & human services+2 more

Who can apply: Local nonprofits, public schools, government entities, scholarship applicants and other community organizations serving the Luverne/Rock County area. (Applicants must follow criteria and guidelines posted on the Foundation's grants portal.)

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Sep 30, 2026)Award: Up to $5K

Arts & Cultural Heritage (Legacy) Grants (distributed by SEMAC)

From Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council

arts and arts accessarts educationarts and cultural heritage+1 more

Who can apply: Equity organizations in the SEMAC Region; all applicants must be located in the SEMAC Region and meet SEMAC eligibility requirements.

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Oct 1, 2026)Award: $5K – $20K

Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Legacy Grant

From East Central Regional Arts Council

Arts and cultureArts projects

Who can apply: Eligible organizations located in Minnesota Region 7E may apply for art grant funds.

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Miriam Rosenthal Foundation Grant Program

From Miriam Rosenthal Foundation for the Arts Cibc

Arts and cultureProfessional arts programmingCultural activities+1 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be professional nonprofit organizations recognized under the Internal Revenue Code and registered with the Ohio Attorney General's Office. The organization's primary mission must be serving residents of the greater Dayton area through the presentation and/or production of arts events and activities. The Foundation does not accept requests for capital funding, foundation or endowment gifts, underwriting for fundraising projects, or scholarships.

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Special Project Support

From Miriam Rosenthal Foundation for the Arts Cibc

arts and culturespecial projectscommunity programming+2 more

Who can apply: Professional nonprofit organizations as determined by the Internal Revenue Code and registered with the Attorney General's Office, State of Ohio. Applicant organization must have as its primary mission serving residents of the greater Dayton area through presenting and/or producing arts events and activities.

Open nowCloses in 5 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Arts & Cultural Grants

From Ross Foundation Inc C/O Cresset

Arts educationCultural enrichmentMuseums+4 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be a nonprofit 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organization approved by the IRS, or a government entity, and be located in or support activities in Doddridge, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, or Wood County, West Virginia. The foundation does not support one-time or annual events such as festivals.

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Largest Arts & Culture Foundations

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$816.5M

Total Assets

—

Median Grant

$179K

A300National
Art Bridges Inc

FORT WORTH, TX

Annual Giving

$278.7M

Total Assets

$905M

Median Grant

$139.3M

A25Regional
THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Annual Giving

$116.5M

Total Assets

$3.4B

Median Grant

$45K

A40-A99Regional
THE DAVID GEFFEN FOUNDATION

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$112.5M

Total Assets

$332.7M

Median Grant

$10K

A40National
DUNARD FUND USA LTD

NORTHBROOK, IL

Annual Giving

$65.1M

Total Assets

$231.8M

Median Grant

$179K

A60National
BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Annual Giving

$37.3M

Total Assets

$78.2M

Median Grant

$85K

A99National
PBS Foundation

Arlington, VA

Annual Giving

$34.4M

Total Assets

$71.3M

Median Grant

$11.6M

A113Local
The Negaunee Foundation

Northbrook, IL

Annual Giving

$33.8M

Total Assets

$615.6M

Median Grant

$50K

A40Regional
ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS INC

DETROIT, MI

Annual Giving

$28.7M

Total Assets

$28.9M

Median Grant

$25K

A02National
First Look Institute Inc

Los Gatos, CA

Annual Giving

$26.2M

Total Assets

$1.8M

Median Grant

$5.2M

A33Regional

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Where Arts & Culture Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

New YorkView all
Foundations

2,457

Total Giving

$1.7B

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

2,447

Total Giving

$2B

ON
Foundations

1,564

Total Giving

$24.5M

Foundations

1,559

Total Giving

$1.1B

FloridaView all
Foundations

1,480

Total Giving

$841.4M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

1,095

Total Giving

$785M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

950

Total Giving

$576.1M

BC
Foundations

847

Total Giving

$3.2M

QC
Foundations

817

Total Giving

$3.2M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

797

Total Giving

$284.9M

Foundations

768

Total Giving

$256.8M

MichiganView all
Foundations

586

Total Giving

$327.5M

New JerseyView all
Foundations

586

Total Giving

$174.4M

VirginiaView all
Foundations

498

Total Giving

$434.5M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

477

Total Giving

$358.2M

Types of Foundations in Arts & Culture

Family Foundation9,029 (34.3%)

$4.1B in annual giving

Independent Foundation6,189 (23.5%)

$3.4B in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit5,484 (20.8%)

$1.6B in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation1,816 (6.9%)

$526.1M in annual giving

Requires Review903 (3.4%)

$37.3M in annual giving

Community Foundation428 (1.6%)

$5.8B in annual giving

Service Club / Fraternal353 (1.3%)

$114.8M in annual giving

Other2,107 (8.0%)

$7.2B in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Arts & Culture

Median Grant Size

$9K

New Grantee Rate

39%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

72%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Arts & Culture foundation awards grants of $9K. Approximately 39% of Arts & Culture foundations actively fund new organizations, and 72% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Arts & Culture Grants

How many foundations fund arts & culture?
There are 26,309 grantmaking foundations that fund arts & culture programs across 80 states.
What is the median grant size for arts & culture?
The median grant from foundations funding arts & culture is $9K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest arts & culture foundations?
The largest foundations funding arts & culture by annual giving include CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, Art Bridges Inc, THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION, with combined giving of $1.2B.
Which states have the most arts & culture funders?
The states with the most arts & culture foundations are New York (2,457), California (2,447), ON (1,564). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find arts & culture grants for my nonprofit?
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