The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $419,169 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $137,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$419,169
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$137,500
- Assets$193 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $331,487 the year before.
64% 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 | $388,800 | 8 | $193 million |
| 2023 | $331,487 | 9 | $192 million |
| 2024 | $419,169 | 12 | $193 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joree Adilman Weinstein 260 Madison Avenue 17th Floor, New York, NY 10016 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 755-3025 |
| What to submit | Applicants are instructed to submit a description of the institution and specified project for which funds are requested, a budget, a selection of images (if photography exhibition) and any other relevant information. Applications are accepted electronically or by post. |
| Restrictions | Grants are primarily awarded to various missions as communicated by the founder of the organization: photography at the institutional level embracing exhibitions and publications, as well as medical research directed towards the treatment and/or cure of HIV/AIDS. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $374,169 |
| Florida | 1 | $12,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $12,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | For donee's exempt purpose | $137,500 |
| Elton John AIDS Foundation Inc | Non-cash donation of art for donee support | $117,500 |
| Bard College | For donee's exempt purpose | $60,000 |
| Katonah Museum of Art | Non-cash donation of art for donee support | $40,000 |
| Bailey House | Non-cash donation of art for donee support | $15,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Miami | Non-cash donation of art for donee support | $12,500 |
| New Orleans Museum of Art | Non-cash donation of art for donee support | $12,500 |
| National Gallery of Art | For donee's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Non-cash donation of art for donee support | $10,000 |
| Katonah Museum of Art | For donee's exempt purpose | $1,969 |
| International Center of Photography Museum | For donee's exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Visual Arts Foundation | For donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Ward Stout Esq
- Eric R Johnson Esq
- Stewart Shining to 624
- Dimitri Levas
- Burt G Lipsky Esq
Questions people ask
Does The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Inc give?
$419,169 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Ward Stout Esq (President), Eric R Johnson Esq (Treasurer), Stewart Shining to 624 (Vice President) and Dimitri Levas (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.