The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts
Accepts applications
The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $624,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $28,000 and the largest $130,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$624,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$28,000
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$85.9 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was down from $813,000 the year before.
70% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $813,000 | 19 | $85.8 million |
| 2024 | $624,000 | 20 | $85.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Organization 7019 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (323) 257-7856 |
| What to submit | Please see the foundation's website for detail |
| Deadlines | October 31st of each year |
| Restrictions | Must be spent on art related activities: education, promotion, and advancement of arts. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $530,000 |
| New York | 1 | $85,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $54,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artcenter College of Design | Organizational support grant | $130,000 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | Exhibition support | $85,000 |
| The American Friends of the Centre Pompidou | Exhibition and conservation support | $54,000 |
| The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit | Support for mobile homestead | $35,000 |
| Clockshop | Organizational support grant | $30,000 |
| Human Resources Loas Angeles | Organizational support grant | $30,000 |
| Laxart DBA the Brick | Organizational support grant | $30,000 |
| Coaxial Arts Foundation | Organizational support grant | $28,000 |
| Fulcrum Arts | Organizational support grant | $28,000 |
| Los Angeles Contemporary Exhbitions (Lace) | Organizational support grant | $28,000 |
| Self Help Graphics & Art | Organizational support grant | $28,000 |
| The Museum of Juraissac Technology | Organizational support grant | $28,000 |
| California Institute of the Arstredcat | Organizational support grant | $26,000 |
| Los Angeles Poverty Department | Organizational support grant | $26,000 |
| Armory Center for the Arts | Organizational support grant | $25,000 |
| Future Roots | Organizational support grant | $25,000 |
| Joan | Organizational support grant | $25,000 |
| Automata Arts | Organizational support grant | $23,000 |
| Echo Park Film Center | Organizational support grant | $20,000 |
| The Aspen Insitute Artist Endowed Founation Initiative | Advancing next gen leaders support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Clare Stevens
- Miwon Kwon
- Claire Peeps
- Ed Rada
- Pilar Tompkins Rivas
- Connie Butler
- Elizabeth Armstrong
- Glenn Kaino
- Gianna Drake-Kerrison
Questions people ask
Does The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 31st of each year.
How much does The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts give?
$624,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $28,000.
Who runs The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Clare Stevens (Executive Director), Miwon Kwon (Chairman (End July 2024)), Claire Peeps (Secretary) and Ed Rada (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.