Arts and Letters Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Arts and Letters Foundation Inc is a private foundation in East Hampton, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $948,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$948,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$20.7 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $852,000 the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $870,000 | 15 | $16.5 million |
| 2024 | $852,000 | 14 | $20.4 million |
| 2025 | $948,500 | 16 | $20.7 million |
How to apply
Arts and Letters Foundation Inc 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.
What Arts and Letters Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $823,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Hospital | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Smith College | General purpose | $100,000 |
| The New York Public Library | General purpose | $85,000 |
| Parrish Art Museum | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Highbridge Voices | General purpose | $70,000 |
| Ballet Tech School | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Free Arts NYC | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Mahattan School of Music | General purpose | $50,000 |
| New York Youth Symphony | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Young Concert Artists | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Classical Saxophone Project | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Riverside Symphonia | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Project Most | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Hearts of Gold | General purpose | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Griffin
- Lorne Singh
- Henry Bear
- Mark Ackerman
- Gary Katz
- J Timothy Sherman
Questions people ask
Does Arts and Letters Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arts and Letters Foundation Inc give?
$948,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Arts and Letters Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Griffin (Vice President), Lorne Singh (President), Henry Bear (Director) and Mark Ackerman (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Arts and Letters Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.