Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc
Accepts applications
Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,940 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $14,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$125,940
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$14,500
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $92,000 the year before.
54% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $67,482 | 16 | $3.0 million |
| 2023 | $86,212 | 18 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $92,000 | 18 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $125,940 | 22 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Witter Bynner Foundation for Po PO Box 10169, Santa Fe, NM 87504 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (505) 699-5178 |
| What to submit | Applications are available at the Foundation's address. The application is a standardized form that requires the same information from all applicants. Supplemental information is specified in the application. A letter of intent must be submitted between August 1 and December 31 and Applications must be submitted by February 15 of each year. |
| Deadlines | February 15 |
| Restrictions | Promotion of Poetry |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 15 | $89,670 |
| Washington | 1 | $8,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $7,120 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $6,150 |
| Arizona | 1 | $6,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Actors in production of Cyrano. | $14,500 |
| NM School for the Arts | Creative writing program and poetry slam. | $13,000 |
| Santa Fe International Literary Fes | Poets at the festival. | $9,500 |
| Partners in Education Foundation | Poetry programs in Santa Fe public schools. | $9,410 |
| Individual | Poetry Translation. | $8,000 |
| Individual | Poetry program on death row at Parchman prison. | $7,120 |
| Individual | Poetry translation. | $6,000 |
| Warehouse 505 | Afterschool poetry programs. | $5,500 |
| Individual | Support individual poets creating new poems and support outreach program. | $5,110 |
| Individual | Poetry programs at the theater. | $5,000 |
| Center for Contemporary Arts | Poetry workshops and performances. | $5,000 |
| The Outdoor Academy | Poetry writing workshop. | $5,000 |
| Georgia O'Keeffe Museum | Poetry programming at the museum. | $4,750 |
| Santa Fe Girl's School | Poetry program for middle school girls. | $4,500 |
| Individual | Poetry translation. | $4,000 |
| Gavialidae | Honorariums and funding of poetry chap book. | $3,750 |
| Chatter Ensemble Music New Mexico | Poetry programming at the museum. | $3,000 |
| Manzano Mountain Art Council | Afterschool poetry programs. | $3,000 |
| 516 Arts | Afterschool poetry programs. | $3,000 |
| Individual | Publication of poetry magazine. | $2,400 |
| Individual | Poetry at the theater. | $2,400 |
| Society of the Muse of the Southwes | Taos Poet Laureate. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elena Ortiz
- Liam Daly
- Mark Bixby
- Mark McDaniel
- Kelsey Brown
- Carmella Padilla
Questions people ask
Does Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 15.
How much does Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc give?
$125,940 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elena Ortiz (Vice President), Liam Daly (Treasurer), Mark Bixby (Director) and Mark McDaniel (President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Witter Bynner Foundation For Poetry Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.