Charlotte Cushman Foundation
Accepts applications
Charlotte Cushman Foundation is a private foundation in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $45,750 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $3,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$45,750
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$3,500
- Assets$372,905
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $45,600 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,600 | 20 | $412,841 |
| 2024 | $45,750 | 18 | $372,905 |
How to apply
| Contact | Carol Nitzberg 440 South Broad St 2803, Philadelphia, PA 19146 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (856) 313-2570 |
| Restrictions | None - See attached note. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Charlotte Cushman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $42,750 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EgoPo Classic Theater | Ramayana | $3,500 |
| Lantern Theatre Company | Faith Healer | $3,500 |
| Philadelphia Young Playwrights | For Artists in Residents | $3,250 |
| Bearded Ladies Cabaret | Mabeline: The Greenaissance Tour | $3,000 |
| Shakespeare in Clark Park | As You Like It | $3,000 |
| Inis Nua Theatre Company | Love Song | $3,000 |
| Plays and Players | The Zoo Story | $3,000 |
| The Producer Hub Inc | Nosejob | $3,000 |
| Quintessence Theatre Group | Father comeshome from the War | $3,000 |
| 1812 Productions | Torch Song | $2,500 |
| Bristol Riverside Theatre | Big | $2,500 |
| Theatre Horizon | tick, tick... Boom | $2,000 |
| Wilma Theatre Company | Hilma | $2,000 |
| Pig Iron | Poor Judge | $2,000 |
| People's Light | Off By One | $2,000 |
| Theatre Ariel | Amsterdam | $2,000 |
| Tiny Dynamite | The Worst Cafe in the World | $1,500 |
| Azuka Theatre Co | An Army of Lovers | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shelley Green
- Esther Hornik
- Kathleen Stephenson
- Nancy Berkowitz
- Sandra Gafni
- JLansing Sylvia
- Nancy Heinzen
- Cirel Magen
- Geraldine Duclow
- Jeanne Wrobleski
- Stephanie Michel
- Samantha Apgar
- Lystra Harris
Questions people ask
Does Charlotte Cushman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Charlotte Cushman Foundation give?
$45,750 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Charlotte Cushman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Shelley Green (Trustee), Esther Hornik (President), Kathleen Stephenson (Trustee) and Nancy Berkowitz (Trustee) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Charlotte Cushman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.