The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc
Accepts applications
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $17.8 million in 203 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.8 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$17.8 million
- Number of grants203
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$418 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $15.7 million the year before.
55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $15.9 million | 195 | $385 million |
| 2023 | $15.7 million | 179 | $402 million |
| 2024 | $17.8 million | 203 | $418 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rachel Bers Program Director 65 Bleecker St 7th FL, New York, NY 10012 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 387-7555, deadline@warholfoundation.org |
| What to submit | The foundation does not have an application form. Instead, a full proposal for funding should be submitted in the form of a letter of approximately 3 pages describing the activity for which funds are being requested; if applying for the first time, give a brief description of the organization's mission, purpose and goals. In addition, include a project budget and a copy of the organization's 501(c)(3) ruling from the IRS. Applicants for curatorial research fellowships must apply through their institutions and must include a letter of support from the institution's director. Proposals may be submitted by mail or email. |
| Deadlines | The deadlines for proposals are march 1st and september 1st. |
| Restrictions | Note that the foundation is unable to fund proposals using a fiscal agent. The foundation is also unable to make grants directly to individuals. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 39 states, the most to New York. It also paid $250,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 49 | $5.8 million |
| California | 22 | $2.3 million |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $910,000 |
| Minnesota | 6 | $436,389 |
| Missouri | 5 | $401,200 |
| Florida | 6 | $395,000 |
| Illinois | 6 | $390,590 |
| Louisiana | 6 | $380,000 |
| Texas | 7 | $360,000 |
| New Mexico | 4 | $325,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Capital Foundation | General support | $1.8 million |
| Creative Capital Foundation | Support for the arts writing initiative | $1.6 million |
| J Paul Getty Trust | For the la arts community fire relief fund (restricted to visual artists and visual arts workers) | $1.0 million |
| Andy Warhol Museum | General support | $500,000 |
| Philanthropy Factory | Program support (over 2 years) | $178,228 |
| Walker Art Center | Dyani white hawk exhibition; and curatorial research fellowship: rosario giraldes | $150,000 |
| Big Car | Warhol re-granting initiative | $110,000 |
| Pu'uhonua Society | Warhol re-granting initiative | $105,000 |
| Spaces | Warhol re-granting initiative | $102,083 |
| Midway Contemporary Art | Warhol re-granting initiative | $101,389 |
| Charlotte Street Foundation | Warhol re-granting initiative | $101,200 |
| Public Space One | Program support (over 2 years) | $100,642 |
| 3ARTS | Warhol re-granting initiative | $100,590 |
| Culture Source | Warhol re-granting initiative | $100,489 |
| 516 Arts | Warhol re-granting initiative | $100,000 |
| American Federation of Arts | Program support (over 2 years) | $100,000 |
| Antenna Press Street | Warhol re-granting initiative | $100,000 |
| Asian Arts Initiative | Warhol re-granting initiative | $100,000 |
| Atlanta Contemporary Art Center | Warhol re-granting initiative | $100,000 |
| Beta-Local | Warhol re-granting initiative | $100,000 |
| Boston Public Art Triennial | 2025 boston public art triennial | $100,000 |
| Brunell Street Arts Center | Warhol re-granting initiative | $100,000 |
| Buffalo Institute for Contemporary Art | Program support (over 2 years) | $100,000 |
| Centre for the Living Arts | Warhol re-granting initiative | $100,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art | "martin puryear: nexus" exhibition | $100,000 |
| Colby College Museum of Art | "imagining an archipelago: art from cuba, guam, the philippines, puerto rico, and their diasporas" exhibition | $100,000 |
| Columbia Museum of Art | "rodney mcmillian: a son of the soil" exhibition | $100,000 |
| Denver Art Museum | Andrea carlson: a constant sky" exhibition | $100,000 |
| Dirt Palace Public Projects | Warhol re-granting initiative | $100,000 |
| Diverseworks | Warhol re-granting initiative | $100,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles (Hola) | Exhibition program support | $100,000 |
| Locust Projects Inc | Warhol re-granting initiative | $100,000 |
| Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions | Warhol re-granting initiative | $100,000 |
| Mississippi Center for Cultural Art | Warhol re-granting initiative | $100,000 |
| Mississippi Museum of Art | "l.v. Hull: love is a sensation and "coulter fussell: the proving ground" exhibitions | $100,000 |
| Mumok - Museum Moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig Wien | (expenditure responsibility grant) diane simpson exhibition | $100,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | Warhol re-granting initiative | $100,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | "into the time horizon" exhibition | $100,000 |
| New Museum | "new humans: memories of the future" exhibition | $100,000 |
| Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition | Warhol re-granting initiative | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel Wachs
- Kathleen C Maurer
- Donald Warhola
- Mamadou-Abou Sarr
- Ruby Lerner
- Paula Volent
- Doroteo Agustin Arteaga
- Jeffrey Gibson
- Deborah Willis
- Cary Davis
- Kristan Kennedy
- Paul Ha
- Naomi Beckwith
- Max Hollein
- Sarah Conley Odenkirk
Questions people ask
Does The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The deadlines for proposals are march 1st and september 1st.
How much does The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc give?
$17.8 million in tax year 2024, across 203 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Joel Wachs (President), Kathleen C Maurer (Treasurer/Secretary/Cfo), Donald Warhola (Vice President) and Mamadou-Abou Sarr (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and human services.