The Joan Mitchell Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Joan Mitchell Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 104 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants104
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$585 million
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2024 was up from $892,278 the year before.
81% 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 | $892,278 | 61 | $577 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 104 | $585 million |
How to apply
The Joan Mitchell 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Joan Mitchell Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 30 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $234,500 |
| California | 10 | $101,800 |
| Louisiana | 22 | $45,000 |
| Puerto Rico | 6 | $42,700 |
| Texas | 3 | $42,300 |
| Illinois | 7 | $36,700 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $30,900 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2023 grantees | $30,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2023 grantees | $30,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2023 grantees | $30,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2024 grantees | $20,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2024 grantees | $20,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2024 grantees | $20,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2024 grantees | $20,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2024 grantees | $20,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2024 grantees | $20,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2024 grantees | $20,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2024 grantees | $20,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2023 grantees | $20,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2023 grantees | $20,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2023 grantees | $20,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2023 grantees | $20,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2023 grantees | $20,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2023 grantees | $20,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2024 grantees | $15,000 |
| Antiestablished Studios LLC | Painters & sculptors 2024 grantees | $15,000 |
| The Jack S Blanton Museum of Art | Conservation grant funding | $12,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Conservation grant funding | $10,300 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2024 grantees | $10,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2023 grantees | $10,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2023 grantees | $10,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2023 grantees | $10,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2023 grantees | $10,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2023 grantees | $10,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2023 grantees | $10,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2022 grantees | $10,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2022 grantees | $10,000 |
| Bethany Collins Studio LLC | Painters & sculptors 2022 grantees | $10,000 |
| Chiffon Thomas Studios LLC | Painters & sculptors 2022 grantees | $10,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2022 grantees | $10,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2022 grantees | $10,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2022 grantees | $10,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2022 grantees | $10,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2022 grantees | $10,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2022 grantees | $10,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2022 grantees | $10,000 |
| Individual | Painters & sculptors 2022 grantees | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandy S Lee
- Paul A Ramirez
- Marc A Chennault
- Linda Usdin
- Michelle Brierre
- James Coddington
- Chitra Ganesh
- Cheryl A Hayes
- Olukemi Ilesanmi
- Miranda Lash
- Danyelle Means
- Jean Shin
- Juan Sanchez
- Christa Blatchford
- Aimee Solomon
Questions people ask
Does The Joan Mitchell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Joan Mitchell Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 104 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Joan Mitchell Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sandy S Lee (President), Paul A Ramirez (Vice President), Marc A Chennault (Treasurer) and Linda Usdin (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Joan Mitchell Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.