Open nowCloses in 4 days (Jul 15, 2026)
Lilja Family Fund (OCF Grants page)
From Oregon Community Foundation
EducationArts & CultureCommunity Engagement
Who can apply: Organizations serving South Douglas County.
Arts & Culture Grants
21,896 foundations$20.6B total annual giving$10K median grant64 states with funders
Discover 21,896 grantmaking foundations funding arts & culture programs, with combined annual giving of $20.6B. The median grant size for arts & culture is $10K.
Arts & Culture Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
21,896
Total Annual Giving
$20.6B
Total Assets Under Management
$451.2B
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
64
Total Grants on Record
527,016
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Art Ventures - Organizations
From Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
ArtsArts and cultureOrganizational capacity
Who can apply: Small and mid-sized arts organizations whose mission is primarily focused on arts and culture.
Open nowCloses in 19 days (Jul 30, 2026)
Arts and Culture General Operating Support (Objective)
Arts and cultureGeneral operating support
Who can apply: Organizations that advance the objective and meet the criteria in the open RFP.
Open nowCloses in 21 days (Aug 1, 2026)
Arts & Culture Grants
Arts & Culture
Who can apply: Established organizations operating more than three years; active Candid profile; valid 501(c)(3) status; located in or primarily serving Baltimore City or Baltimore County; applicants must fit the Foundation's areas of interest.
Open nowCloses in 28 days (Aug 8, 2026)Award: Varies
Pikes Peak Fund for the Arts
From Pikes Peak Community Foundation
artsculturearts and culture+1 more
Who can apply: Not specified on the page; grants are submitted through PPCF’s Grants Portal and are subject to PPCF grant considerations.
Open nowCloses Aug 15, 2026Award: $120K – $40M
Arts & Culture Grants
From Lettie Pate Evans Foundation
Arts and cultureCapital projectsCapacity building+2 more
Who can apply: Organizations should be located and operating in Georgia, with a focus on metro Atlanta. The Foundation makes occasional grants for organizations in Virginia that were supported by Mrs. Evans. It does not fund endowments, exhibits, festivals, films, individual artists, operating support, performances, publications, sponsorships, or specific works of art.
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Largest Arts & Culture Foundations
| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Bridges Inc | FORT WORTH, TX | $278.7M | $905M | $139.3M | A25 | Regional |
| CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING | WASHINGTON, DC | $175.8M | — | $179K | A300 | National |
| THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $116.5M | $3.4B | $45K | A40-A99 | Regional |
| THE DAVID GEFFEN FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $112.5M | $332.7M | $10K | A40 | National |
| DUNARD FUND USA LTD | NORTHBROOK, IL | $65.1M | $231.8M | $179K | A60 | National |
| BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $37.3M | $78.2M | $85K | A99 | National |
| The Negaunee Foundation | Northbrook, IL | $33.8M | $615.6M | $50K | A40 | Regional |
| NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION INC | ATLANTA, GA | $31.5M | $166.3M | $70K | A50Z | National |
| ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS INC | DETROIT, MI | $28.7M | $28.9M | $25K | A02 | National |
| First Look Institute Inc | Los Gatos, CA | $26.1M | $9.8M | $5.2M | A33 | Regional |
CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING
WASHINGTON, DC
Annual Giving
$175.8M
Total Assets
—
Median Grant
$179K
A300National
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
BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Annual Giving
$37.3M
Total Assets
$78.2M
Median Grant
$85K
A99National
The Negaunee Foundation
Northbrook, IL
Annual Giving
$33.8M
Total Assets
$615.6M
Median Grant
$50K
A40Regional
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION INC
ATLANTA, GA
Annual Giving
$31.5M
Total Assets
$166.3M
Median Grant
$70K
A50ZNational
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
$26.1M
Total Assets
$9.8M
Median Grant
$5.2M
A33Regional
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Where Arts & Culture Funders Are Located
Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,454 | $1.5B | View all in New York | |
| California | 2,437 | $1.8B | View all in California | |
| Texas | 1,558 | $979.2M | View all in Texas | |
| Florida | 1,479 | $840.7M | View all in Florida | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,093 | $817M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Illinois | 951 | $525.3M | View all in Illinois | |
| Massachusetts | 797 | $295.9M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Ohio | 768 | $270.2M | View all in Ohio | |
| New Jersey | 586 | $167.9M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Michigan | 586 | $286.7M | View all in Michigan | |
| Virginia | 499 | $430.2M | View all in Virginia | |
| Wisconsin | 476 | $218M | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Missouri | 473 | $227.7M | View all in Missouri | |
| Delaware | 451 | $196.6M | View all in Delaware | |
| Colorado | 396 | $274.9M | View all in Colorado |
Types of Foundations in Arts & Culture
Family Foundation9,02441.2%$3.8B
41.2%
Family Foundation9,024 (41.2%)
$3.8B in annual giving
Independent Foundation5,98327.3%$3.2B
27.3%
Independent Foundation5,983 (27.3%)
$3.2B in annual giving
Operating Nonprofit2,1779.9%$1.5B
9.9%
Operating Nonprofit2,177 (9.9%)
$1.5B in annual giving
Private Operating Foundation1,8168.3%$518.3M
8.3%
Private Operating Foundation1,816 (8.3%)
$518.3M in annual giving
Community Foundation
4251.9%$5.8B
Community Foundation425 (1.9%)
$5.8B in annual giving
Service Club / Fraternal
3531.6%$112.3M
Service Club / Fraternal353 (1.6%)
$112.3M in annual giving
Professional Association
2781.3%$393.2M
Professional Association278 (1.3%)
$393.2M in annual giving
Other1,8408.4%$5.3B
8.4%
Other1,840 (8.4%)
$5.3B in annual giving
Foundation TypeCountShareGiving
Typical Grant Profile in Arts & Culture
Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
63%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
86%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Arts & Culture foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 63% of Arts & Culture foundations actively fund new organizations, and 86% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arts & Culture Grants
How many foundations fund arts & culture?
There are 21,896 grantmaking foundations that fund arts & culture programs across 64 states.
What is the median grant size for arts & culture?
The median grant from foundations funding arts & culture is $10K. 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 Art Bridges Inc, CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING, THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION, with combined giving of $571M.
Which states have the most arts & culture funders?
The states with the most arts & culture foundations are New York (2,454), California (2,437), Texas (1,558). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find arts & culture grants for my nonprofit?
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