Next Culture Initiative
Preselected recipients only
Next Culture Initiative is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,363 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $1,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4,363
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$55,914
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3,750 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $3,100 | 6 | $43,086 |
| 2024 | $3,750 | 6 | $51,259 |
| 2025 | $4,363 | 10 | $55,914 |
How to apply
Next Culture Initiative says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Next Culture Initiative funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $2,600 |
| New York | 3 | $1,559 |
| California | 2 | $204 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Democracy Now | arts and culture education | $1,000 |
| CISPES Education Fund | arts and culture education | $1,000 |
| Global Health Partners | arts and culture education | $500 |
| WPFW | arts and culture education | $500 |
| Americans United | arts and culture education | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | food distribution famine relief | $500 |
| Wikimedia | arts and culture research and dissemination | $104 |
| Code Pink | arts and culture education | $100 |
| The Guardian | arts and culture reporting | $100 |
| Choose Love | war relief arts and culture | $59 |
Officers and trustees
- Rex Weil
- Catherine F Klein
- John C Schaible
Questions people ask
Does Next Culture Initiative accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Next Culture Initiative give?
$4,363 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Next Culture Initiative?
Its 2025 filing lists Rex Weil (President and board member), Catherine F Klein (sey treas board member) and John C Schaible (board member).
What does Next Culture Initiative fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.