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The American Art Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 134069969

The American Art Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $104,462 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $104,462 and the largest $104,462. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $47,295 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$225,8371$1.2 million
2023$47,2951$1.2 million
2024$104,4621$1.1 million

How to apply

The American Art 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The American Art Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts1$104,462

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Museum of Fine Arts
Boston, MA
To preserve preeminent collections and promote the work of the organization$104,462

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The American Art Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The American Art Foundation Inc give?

$104,462 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $104,462.

Who runs The American Art Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists LEONARD A LAUDERDeceased 6-14-25 (President, Trustee), Carol Boulanger (Vice President, Trustee), Kevin Dieterich (Treasurer) and Meredith Edwards (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does The American Art Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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