The National Arts Program Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The National Arts Program Foundation is a private foundation in Malvern, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $117,628 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $4,450 and the largest $10,500. 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$117,628
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$4,450
- Largest grant$10,500
- Assets$18.6 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $117,273 the year before.
37% of its 2025 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 | $108,600 | 33 | $15.4 million |
| 2024 | $117,273 | 25 | $16.4 million |
| 2025 | $117,628 | 27 | $18.6 million |
How to apply
The National Arts Program 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The National Arts Program Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $16,150 |
| Florida | 2 | $8,900 |
| Texas | 2 | $8,900 |
| Virginia | 2 | $8,900 |
| Maryland | 2 | $8,850 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $4,450 |
| Alabama | 1 | $4,450 |
| Colorado | 1 | $4,450 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $4,450 |
| Delaware | 1 | $4,450 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Horizons Greater Philadelphia | Art exhibition & contest awards | $10,500 |
| Aurora St Luke's Medical Ctr | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| Billy Hork Galleries - University of Chicago Medical Center | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| City of Cleveland Advisory Boards | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| City of Lubbock Municipal Garden & Arts Center | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| Community Renewal Team Inc | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| Delaware Division of the Arts | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| Keeley Healing Arts Program | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| Greater Orlando Aviation Authority | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| Arts in Medicine Huntsville Hospital Health System | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| Main Crafts Association | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| Maimonides Medical Center | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| County of Union | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| Minneapolis-St Paul Airport Foundation | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| Parker Artists Guild | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| Pasco County Bocc | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| Philadelphia City Fund | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| U of Maryland Medical Center | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| Vcu Health Arts in Healthcare | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| TX Via Metropolitan Transit | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,450 |
| University of MD St Joseph Medical Ctr | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,400 |
| City of Santa Rosa Public Art | Art exhibition & contest awards | $4,178 |
| Fulton County Arts & Culture | Art exhibition & contest awards | $3,900 |
| Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston | Art exhibition & contest awards | $3,450 |
| Wayne Art Center | Art exhibition & contest awards | $1,200 |
| Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture | Art exhibition & contest awards | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Silas Mountsier III
- Roy C Carriker
- Jacqueline J Szafara
- Kathleen C Jamieson
- Jill Mirkovic
Questions people ask
Does The National Arts Program Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The National Arts Program Foundation give?
$117,628 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $4,450.
Who runs The National Arts Program Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Silas Mountsier III (Board Member), Roy C Carriker (Board Member), Jacqueline J Szafara (Executive Director) and Kathleen C Jamieson (President/Chairman) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The National Arts Program Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.