Americana Arts Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Americana Arts Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$98,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $154,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $56,000 | 15 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $154,000 | 21 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $98,000 | 19 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Americana Arts Foundation 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.
What Americana Arts Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 7 | $13,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $8,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $4,000 |
| Nevada | 2 | $3,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University - School of Drama | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Minnesota - Theater Dept | General support | $10,000 |
| Syracuse University | General support | $6,000 |
| University of Redlands | General support | $4,000 |
| University of Iowa - Center for Advancement | General support | $3,000 |
| Art Academy of Cincinnati | General support | $2,000 |
| Barnard College | General support | $2,000 |
| Berklee College of Music | General support | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Artswave | General support | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | General support | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | General support | $2,000 |
| Ensemble Theatre | General support | $2,000 |
| New England Conservatory of Music | General support | $2,000 |
| Reno Philharmonic Association Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| University of Cincinnati | General support | $2,000 |
| University of Evansville | General support | $2,000 |
| Cincinnati Landmark Productions | General support | $1,000 |
| Noteable Music Therapy Services | General support | $1,000 |
| Thousand Oaks Alliance for the Arts (Toarts) | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William E Trach
- Michael J Trach
Questions people ask
Does Americana Arts Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Americana Arts Foundation give?
$98,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Americana Arts Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William E Trach (Trustee and President) and Michael J Trach (Trustee).
What does Americana Arts Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.