Jerome Robbins Foundation
Accepts applications
Jerome Robbins Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 99 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $201,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants99
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$201,000
- Assets$26.5 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
6% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 97 | $23.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 99 | $26.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Christopher Pennington 156 West 56th Street 9th Floor, New York, NY 10019 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 367-8956 |
| What to submit | Applications should include a complete description of the organization, sources of funding, financial information and tax exempt status. For more detailed instructions see www.jeromerobbins.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jerome Robbins Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 73 | $1.0 million |
| Florida | 2 | $37,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $27,500 |
| Missouri | 2 | $22,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $20,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $20,000 |
| California | 2 | $17,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $17,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $15,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jerome Robbins Dance Division Nypl for the Performing Arts | Charitable purposes | $201,000 |
| New York City Ballet | Charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| New York Stage & Film | Charitable purposes | $100,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| The Joyce Theater | Charitable purposes | $45,000 |
| Baryshnikov Arts Center | Charitable purposes | $43,500 |
| Miami City Ballet | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Orchestra of St Lukes | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Carolina Ballet | Charitable purposes | $27,500 |
| American Ballet Theatre | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| New York City Center | Charitable purposes | $18,000 |
| Eugene O'Neill Theater Center | Charitable purposes | $17,500 |
| Boston Ballet | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Gina Gibney Dance | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Joffrey Ballet | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| School of American Ballet | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Houston Ballet | Charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Martha Graham Dance Company | Charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Saint Louis Ballet | Charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| The Public Theater | Charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Works & Process | Charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Philadelphia Ballet | Charitable purposes | $12,000 |
| The Kitchen | Charitable purposes | $12,000 |
| Ripe Time | Charitable purposes | $11,250 |
| Ballet Hispanico | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Dancenyc | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Kansas City Ballet | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| New York Live Arts | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Paul Taylor Dance Company | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Watermill Center | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Jose Limon Dance Foundation | Charitable purposes | $9,000 |
| The Field | Charitable purposes | $9,000 |
| American Dance Machine for the 21st Century | Charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Clubbed Thumb | Charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Dixon Place | Charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| La Mama Experimental Theatre Club | Charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Mark Morris Dance Group | Charitable purposes | $8,000 |
| Mint Theater Company | Charitable purposes | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Allen Greenberg
- Christopher Pennington
- Ellen Sorrin
Questions people ask
Does Jerome Robbins Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jerome Robbins Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 99 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Jerome Robbins Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Allen Greenberg (Director), Christopher Pennington (Director) and Ellen Sorrin (Director).
What does Jerome Robbins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.