Art Matters Inc
Accepts applications
Art Matters Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $295,641 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $8,000 and the largest $24,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$295,641
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$8,000
- Largest grant$24,000
- Assets$101,361
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $232,500 the year before.
67% 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 | $232,500 | 31 | $103,106 |
| 2024 | $295,641 | 35 | $101,361 |
How to apply
| Contact | Abbey Williams PO Box 311 Prince Street Station, New York, NY 10012 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (917) 478-1010 |
| What to submit | Letter format outline basic needs and objectives, pertinent background and project documentation. |
| Restrictions | Grants are available only to artists. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 33 | $280,841 |
| California | 2 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $24,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $16,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $16,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Open Collective Foundation | Fellowship to create artwork | $8,000 |
| Recess Activities Inc | Operating support | $7,500 |
| Individual | Fellowship to create artwork | $1,200 |
| Individual | Program development | $141 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Donnelley
- Gai Gherardi
- Alexander Gray
- Marianne Weems
- Linda Earle
- Sacha Yanow
- Rujeko Hockley
- Regine Basha
- Mary Beebe
- Demian Dineyazhi
- Catherine Gund
- Viet Le
- Laurence Miller
- Julio Cesar Morales
- Claire Morton
Questions people ask
Does Art Matters Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Art Matters Inc give?
$295,641 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $8,000.
Who runs Art Matters Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Donnelley (Chair), Gai Gherardi (President), Alexander Gray (Vice President) and Marianne Weems (Vice President) among 15 officers and trustees.