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    Fund for the Arts

    ActivoPublic CharityArts, Culture & Humanities
    Louisville, KYSitio web
    EIN (identificación fiscal): 61-0479626

    About Fund for the Arts

    To contribute to the overall health and well-being of the community by generating resources for, investing in, and supporting local arts, artists, and arts organizations.

    Focus Areas

    Arts and cultureArts educationVisual artsPerforming artsYouth arts trainingArtist professional developmentCommunity eventsArts organizations

    Who They Fund

    arts institutions (museums, theaters, nonprofit arts organizations)neighborhood residents / local communitieschildren and youth (including pediatric patients)students and learners in educational settings

    About Fund for the Arts

    Fund for the Arts Inc concentrates its grantmaking on Louisville’s arts ecosystem, with recent awards that tie together neighborhood programming, institutional support, and arts education. The largest grant in the recent list went to Louisville Metro Parks Community Centers for Arts in Neighborhoods HeARTS, and the next-largest awards also supported major Louisville institutions such as Actors Theatre of Louisville and The Louisville Orchestra. That pattern shows a funder working across public spaces, performing arts organizations, and learning environments rather than relying on a single grant model. Its recent grants include both large operating-style awards and program-specific support. The foundation gave multiple substantial awards to The Louisville Orchestra for Arts in Institutions and related partnership work, while Actors Theatre of Louisville received grants connected to institutions, neighborhoods, education, Cultural Pass, and partnership grants. Other recurring recipients include Louisville Ballet, Kentucky Opera, Kentucky Shakespeare, Louisville Visual Art, KMAC Museum, and Commonwealth Theatre Center, each appearing with different combinations of support over the recent grant list. Fund for the Arts Inc also funds public schools and community-facing organizations, indicating a grantmaking approach that connects arts institutions with broader audience access and local participation.

    What Fund for the Arts Funds

    In neighborhood-based arts work, Fund for the Arts Inc supported Louisville Metro Parks Community Centers with a seven-figure grant for Arts in Neighborhoods HeARTS, then also funded a separate Arts in Neighborhoods award to the same recipient in the recent list. That pairing points to sustained work in community settings. For arts education, Jefferson County Public Schools received multiple grants for Arts in Learning and Arts in Education, while Commonwealth Theatre Center also received support tied to Arts in Learning and Education. These grants place schools and learning environments at the center of the foundation’s education strategy. Institutional arts support is another clear area. The Louisville Orchestra received grants for Arts in Institutions and partnership work, and Kentucky Opera was funded through Arts in Institutions, Capital Grant, and Partnership Grants. Louisville Ballet likewise appears with grants tied to Art for Kosair Kids, Arts in Learning, and Sustaining Impact support.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $3M

    Total Assets

    $7.8M

    Total Revenue

    $5.3M

    Total Expenses

    $5.3M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $11K and $51K, with a median of $20K.

    25th Percentile

    $11K

    Median

    $20K

    75th Percentile

    $51K

    Geographic Reach

    Local3 states funded
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    Topics

    arts education / in-school and out-of-school learningcommunity arts & neighborhood developmentpublic art and murals (community festivals)arts access and audience development (Cultural Pass)arts in health / arts for pediatric patients (Art for Kosair Kids)creative capital improvements (venues, facility upgrades)culinary arts programming

    How Fund for the Arts Gives

    Typical grant size clusters around a median of $19,900, with a lower quartile of $10,769 and an upper quartile of $50,928. The recent list also shows a long tail of larger awards, including several six- and seven-figure grants. Fund for the Arts Inc is a public charity and a regular funder, not a DAF or program-related investor. The grant list shows repeated recipients across 2023 and 2024, especially Louisville-based arts organizations, which suggests ongoing support rather than one-off awards. Its active programs include unrestricted operating grants, mini-grants, and initiative-based funding, and several programs accept unsolicited proposals.

    Where Fund for the Arts Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local: 92% of grants go to recipients in Kentucky, and every grant in the recipient-country distribution is in the US. The recent grants table is concentrated in Louisville, with recipients such as Louisville Metro Parks Community Centers, Actors Theatre of Louisville, The Louisville Orchestra, Jefferson County Public Schools, and Kentucky Opera all located there. The pattern reinforces a Louisville-centered portfolio with very limited geographic spread beyond the foundation’s service area.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Fund for the Arts

    What kinds of arts organizations does Fund for the Arts Inc support?

    The recent grants list shows support for nonprofit arts organizations, schools, community arts programs, and neighborhood-based initiatives. Recipients include institutions such as Actors Theatre of Louisville, The Louisville Orchestra, Kentucky Opera, and KMAC Museum, along with Jefferson County Public Schools and Louisville Metro Parks Community Centers.

    Does Fund for the Arts Inc fund arts education?

    Yes. Arts in Learning is one of its active initiatives, and recent grants include Jefferson County Public Schools for Arts in Learning and Arts in Education, plus Commonwealth Theatre Center for Arts in Learning and Education. That indicates a clear K-12 and classroom-oriented arts education focus.

    How local is the grantmaking?

    Very local. The geographic scope is local, 92% of grants go to recipients in Kentucky, and the recent grants list is entirely US-based. Louisville recipients dominate the list, including multiple grants to local theaters, orchestras, museums, schools, and neighborhood organizations.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The typical grant size is $19,900 at the median, with the lower quartile at $10,769 and the upper quartile at $50,928. The recent list also includes much larger awards, but the middle of the distribution sits well below six figures.

    Can organizations submit unsolicited requests?

    Yes for some programs. The Sustaining Impact Grants program accepts unsolicited applications, as does the Community Event Mini-Grant and the 5x5 and Teacher Arts Grants (TAG). Other initiatives listed, such as Arts in Neighborhoods, Arts in Institutions, and Arts in Learning, are marked as not accepting unsolicited requests.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

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    Arts in Neighborhoods Community Event Mini-Grants

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    ¿Quién puede postularse? Applicants must be individuals, groups, or organizations based in the Greater Louisville area. Events must be free and open to the public, occur in person in a specific Greater Louisville neighborhood, and contain an artistic element such as performance, exhibit, culinary arts, or artistic creation and engagement. Applicants may apply without tax-exempt status. Requests above $2,000 require a 1:1 match for the amount above $2,000. General operating support, fundraisers, re-granting, primarily religious programs, and political advocacy are ineligible.

    Fecha límite: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The funding page lists October 16, 2026 as a deadline; applications may be carried forward to the next review round if the event date does not fall within the applicable grant period.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    The Louisville OrchestraLouisville, KY$278,9972026Arts in Institutions
    Louisville Metro Parks Community CentersLouisville, KY$272,3002026Arts in Neighborhoods HeARTS
    Speed Art MuseumLouisville, KY$249,9512026Arts in Institutions
    Louisville BalletLouisville, KY$249,5572026Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning
    Actors Theatre of LouisvilleLouisville, KY$213,0652026Arts in Institutions
    Asphalt Art ProjectLouisville, KY$161,9272026Arts in Neighborhoods
    Kentucky ShakespeareLouisville, KY$154,6672026Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning , Arts in Neighborhoods, Cultural Pass
    Jefferson County Public SchoolsLouisville, KY$148,9952026Arts in Learning
    StageOne Family TheatreLouisville, KY$127,9162026Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning
    KMAC MuseumLouisville, KY$121,5442026Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning
    Kentucky OperaLouisville, KY$110,5612026Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning
    Kidsview IncLouisville, KY$93,8502026Arts in Learning, Arts in Neighborhoods
    Louisville Visual ArtLouisville, KY$74,1132026Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning
    Academy of Music ProductionLouisville, KY$72,3992026Arts in Institutions
    IDEAS xLabLouisville, KY$69,9782026Arts in Institutions
    Louisville Academy of MusicLouisville, KY$61,4612026Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning
    Looking for Lilith Theatre ComLouisville, KY$46,6502026Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning
    Louisville Story ProgramLouisville, KY$37,8002026Arts in Institutions
    Louisville Youth OrchestraLouisville, KY$35,0342026Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning
    The Lou Tate FoundationLouisville, KY$31,9362026Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning
    Portland MuseumLouisville, KY$28,4242026Arts in Institutions, Cultural Pass
    Louisville Folk SchoolLouisville, KY$26,5452026Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning
    Squallis PuppeteersLouisville, KY$26,0462026Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning
    Louisville ZooLouisville, KY$25,3502026Arts in Institutions Cultural Pass
    Queer KentuckyLouisville, KY$25,2822026Arts in Institutions
    Louisville LeopardsLouisville, KY$24,3342026Arts in Institutions
    Pandora ProductionsLouisville, KY$21,5222026Arts in Institutions
    Young Authors Greenhouse IncLouisville, KY$21,1502026Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning
    Arts Alliance Southern IndianaNew Albany, IN$18,8392026Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning
    Kentucky Science CenterLouisville, KY$17,1552026Arts in Institutions Cultural Pass
    Falls of the Ohio FoundationClarksville, IN$14,9362026Arts in Institutions Cultural Pass
    Louisville Youth ChoirLouisville, KY$12,9652026Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning
    Kentucky Derby MuseumLouisville, KY$10,5302026Arts in Institutions Cultural Pass
    Bernheim Arboretum and Research ForestClermont, KY$10,5082026Arts in Institutions Cultural Pass
    Muhammad Ali CenterLouisville, KY$10,2632026Arts in Institutions Cultural Pass
    Greater Clark County SchoolsJeffersonville, IN$7,5102026Arts in Learning
    Frazier History MuseumLouisville, KY$6,7012026Arts in Institutions Cultural Pass
    Shelby County Public SchoolsShelbyville, KY$6,5402026Arts in Learning
    Louisville Nature CenterLouisville, KY$6,5342026Arts in Institutions Cultural Pass
    Prominent Youth of AmericaLouisville, KY$6,0002026Arts in Learning
    Hui KaululehuaLouisville, KY$5,4002026Arts in Neighborhoods
    Bullitt County Public SchoolsShepherdsville, KY$5,3502026Arts in Learning
    Kentucky Refugee MinistriesLouisville, KY$5,2352026Arts in Neighborhoods
    Louisville Metro Parks Community CentersLouisville, KY$1,000,7002024Arts in Neighborhoods HeARTS
    The Louisville OrchestraLouisville, KY$514,4802024Arts in Institutions Neighborhoods and Learning
    Actors Theatre of LouisvilleLouisville, KY$425,3232024Arts in Institutions Neighborhoods and Learning
    Jefferson County Public SchoolsLouisville, KY$272,8882024Arts in Learning
    Louisville BalletLouisville, KY$272,4062024Arts in Institutions Neighborhoods and Learning
    Kentucky OperaLouisville, KY$147,1842024Arts in Institutions and Partnership Grants
    Kentucky ShakespeareLouisville, KY$129,1322024Arts in Institutions Neighborhoods and Learning

    The Louisville Orchestra

    $278,997
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions

    Louisville Metro Parks Community Centers

    $272,300
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Neighborhoods HeARTS

    Speed Art Museum

    $249,951
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions

    Louisville Ballet

    $249,557
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning

    Actors Theatre of Louisville

    $213,065
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions

    Asphalt Art Project
    $161,927
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Neighborhoods

    Kentucky Shakespeare

    $154,667
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning , Arts in Neighborhoods, Cultural Pass

    Jefferson County Public Schools

    $148,995
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Learning

    StageOne Family Theatre

    $127,916
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning

    KMAC Museum

    $121,544
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning

    Kentucky Opera

    $110,561
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning

    Kidsview Inc

    $93,850
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Learning, Arts in Neighborhoods

    Louisville Visual Art

    $74,113
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning

    Academy of Music Production

    $72,399
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions

    IDEAS xLab

    $69,978
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions

    Louisville Academy of Music

    $61,461
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning

    Looking for Lilith Theatre Com

    $46,650
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning

    Louisville Story Program

    $37,800
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions

    Louisville Youth Orchestra

    $35,034
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning

    The Lou Tate Foundation

    $31,936
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning

    Portland Museum

    $28,424
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions, Cultural Pass

    Louisville Folk School

    $26,545
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning

    Squallis Puppeteers

    $26,046
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning

    Louisville Zoo

    $25,350
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions Cultural Pass

    Queer Kentucky

    $25,282
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions

    Louisville Leopards

    $24,334
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions

    Pandora Productions

    $21,522
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions

    Young Authors Greenhouse Inc

    $21,150
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning

    Arts Alliance Southern Indiana

    $18,839
    New Albany, IN2026

    Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning

    Kentucky Science Center

    $17,155
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions Cultural Pass

    Falls of the Ohio Foundation

    $14,936
    Clarksville, IN2026

    Arts in Institutions Cultural Pass

    Louisville Youth Choir

    $12,965
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions, Arts in Learning

    Kentucky Derby Museum

    $10,530
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions Cultural Pass

    Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest

    $10,508
    Clermont, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions Cultural Pass

    Muhammad Ali Center

    $10,263
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions Cultural Pass

    Greater Clark County Schools

    $7,510
    Jeffersonville, IN2026

    Arts in Learning

    Frazier History Museum

    $6,701
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions Cultural Pass

    Shelby County Public Schools

    $6,540
    Shelbyville, KY2026

    Arts in Learning

    Louisville Nature Center

    $6,534
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Institutions Cultural Pass

    Prominent Youth of America

    $6,000
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Learning

    Hui Kaululehua

    $5,400
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Neighborhoods

    Bullitt County Public Schools

    $5,350
    Shepherdsville, KY2026

    Arts in Learning

    Kentucky Refugee Ministries

    $5,235
    Louisville, KY2026

    Arts in Neighborhoods

    Louisville Metro Parks Community Centers

    $1,000,700
    Louisville, KY2024

    Arts in Neighborhoods HeARTS

    The Louisville Orchestra

    $514,480
    Louisville, KY2024

    Arts in Institutions Neighborhoods and Learning

    Actors Theatre of Louisville

    $425,323
    Louisville, KY2024

    Arts in Institutions Neighborhoods and Learning

    Jefferson County Public Schools

    $272,888
    Louisville, KY2024

    Arts in Learning

    Louisville Ballet

    $272,406
    Louisville, KY2024

    Arts in Institutions Neighborhoods and Learning

    Kentucky Opera

    $147,184
    Louisville, KY2024

    Arts in Institutions and Partnership Grants

    Kentucky Shakespeare

    $129,132
    Louisville, KY2024

    Arts in Institutions Neighborhoods and Learning