Arts & Culture Grants

21,920 foundations$21.5B total annual giving$10K median grant67 states with funders

Discover 21,920 grantmaking foundations funding arts & culture programs, with combined annual giving of $21.5B. The median grant size for arts & culture is $10K.

Arts & Culture Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

21,920

Total Annual Giving

$21.5B

Total Assets Under Management

$386.3B

Median Grant Size

$10K

States with Funders

Total Grants on Record

716,138

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Open nowCloses in 3 days (Aug 15, 2026)Award: $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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Open nowCloses in 13 days (Aug 25, 2026)Award: Up to $10K

Oregon Arts & Culture Grants

From Ronald W Naito Md Foundation

artsculturearts education+4 more

Who can apply: Generally for eligible 501(c)(3) public charities or fiscally sponsored nonprofits with a US office/EIN; foreign organizations with US-equivalency may be considered. Arts and culture grants go to organizations based in and serving Oregonians; organizations with budgets over $10 million are not funded, and faith-based organizations are excluded. The foundation no longer funds education as a separate priority, but will consider some arts education initiatives under Arts & Culture and will continue to consider legacy education partners funded within the last two years / three years as noted on the site.

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Open nowCloses in 16 days (Aug 28, 2026)Award: $5K – $50K

Art & Culture Fund (Arts & Culture Grants)

From Amarillo Area Foundation

artscultureoperating support+3 more

Who can apply: Applications are for visual and performing arts organizations within the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. Requests must fall within the stated funding range and exclude several ineligible project types.

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Open nowCloses in 16 days (Aug 28, 2026)Award: $5K – $50K

Art & Culture Fund (Arts & Culture Grants)

From Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation

arts and cultureperforming artsvisual arts+4 more

Who can apply: Visual and performing arts organizations within the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle; funding does not consider certain excluded project types and the request must fall within the stated range.

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Arts & Culture Grants

From Wheeler Family Charitable Foundation

Arts & Culture

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Open nowCloses in 20 days (Sep 1, 2026)Award: Varies

Arts & Culture Grants (Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust)

From Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust

Performing artsVisual artsLiterary arts+3 more

Who can apply: Events of high artistic value that would not be possible without Trust support. Completed event budget required. Applicants asked whether 501(c)(3) status applies and to provide exemption documentation if applicable.

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Largest Arts & Culture Foundations

Foundation	Location	Annual Giving	Total Assets	Median Grant	NTEE	Scope
CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING	WASHINGTON, DC	$816.5M	—	$179K	A300	National
Art Bridges Inc	FORT WORTH, TX	$278.7M	$905M	$139.3M	A25	Regional
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
PBS Foundation	Arlington, VA	$34.4M	$71.3M	$11.6M	A113	Local
The Negaunee Foundation	Northbrook, IL	$33.8M	$615.6M	$50K	A40	Regional
ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS INC	DETROIT, MI	$28.7M	$28.9M	$25K	A02	National
First Look Institute Inc	Los Gatos, CA	$26.2M	$1.8M	$5.2M	A33	Regional

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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State

Foundation Type

Grant Size

Where Arts & Culture Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

State	Foundations	Total Annual Giving
New York	2,456	$1.6B	View all in New York
California	2,443	$2B	View all in California
Texas	1,559	$1.1B	View all in Texas
Florida	1,480	$841.4M	View all in Florida
Pennsylvania	1,094	$785.5M	View all in Pennsylvania
Illinois	950	$576.1M	View all in Illinois
Massachusetts	797	$284.9M	View all in Massachusetts
Ohio	768	$256.8M	View all in Ohio
New Jersey	586	$174.4M	View all in New Jersey
Michigan	586	$327.5M	View all in Michigan
Virginia	499	$434.5M	View all in Virginia
Wisconsin	476	$356.2M	View all in Wisconsin
Missouri	473	$258.1M	View all in Missouri
Delaware	451	$213.2M	View all in Delaware
Colorado	396	$322.2M	View all in Colorado

New YorkView all

Foundations

2,456

Total Giving

$1.6B

CaliforniaView all

Foundations

2,443

Total Giving

$2B

TexasView all

Foundations

1,559

Total Giving

$1.1B

FloridaView all

Foundations

1,480

Total Giving

$841.4M

PennsylvaniaView all

Foundations

1,094

Total Giving

$785.5M

IllinoisView all

Foundations

950

Total Giving

$576.1M

MassachusettsView all

Foundations

797

Total Giving

$284.9M

OhioView all

Foundations

768

Total Giving

$256.8M

New JerseyView all

Foundations

586

Total Giving

$174.4M

MichiganView all

Foundations

586

Total Giving

$327.5M

VirginiaView all

Foundations

499

Total Giving

$434.5M

WisconsinView all

Foundations

476

Total Giving

$356.2M

MissouriView all

Foundations

473

Total Giving

$258.1M

DelawareView all

Foundations

451

Total Giving

$213.2M

ColoradoView all

Foundations

396

Total Giving

$322.2M

Types of Foundations in Arts & Culture

Family Foundation

41.2%

9,02941.2%$4.1B

Family Foundation9,029 (41.2%)

$4.1B in annual giving

Independent Foundation

27.3%

5,98127.3%$3.4B

Independent Foundation5,981 (27.3%)

$3.4B in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit

9.9%

2,1799.9%$1.6B

Operating Nonprofit2,179 (9.9%)

$1.6B in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation

8.3%

1,8168.3%$526.1M

Private Operating Foundation1,816 (8.3%)

$526.1M in annual giving

Community Foundation

4251.9%$5.8B

Community Foundation425 (1.9%)

$5.8B in annual giving

Service Club / Fraternal

3531.6%$114.8M

Service Club / Fraternal353 (1.6%)

$114.8M in annual giving

Professional Association

2781.3%$384.2M

Professional Association278 (1.3%)

$384.2M in annual giving

Other

8.5%

1,8598.5%$5.5B

Other1,859 (8.5%)

$5.5B in annual giving

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Typical Grant Profile in Arts & Culture

Median Grant Size

$10K

New Grantee Rate

39%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

71%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Arts & Culture foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 39% of Arts & Culture foundations actively fund new organizations, and 71% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Arts & Culture Grants

How many foundations fund arts & culture?

There are 21,920 grantmaking foundations that fund arts & culture programs across 67 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 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 (2,456), California (2,443), Texas (1,559). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.

How do I find arts & culture grants for my nonprofit?

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Arts & Culture Grants

Arts & Culture Grantmaking at a Glance

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Arts & Culture Grants (Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust)

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