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Who funds National Black Theatre Workshop?

New York, New York · EIN 132632596

16 private foundations reported grants to National Black Theatre Workshop in New York, New York totaling $3.2 million across 19 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was The Ford Foundation, with $1.2 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Funders of National Black Theatre Workshop that accept applications

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Foundations that fund National Black Theatre Workshop

All 16 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
The Ford Foundation
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
Core support for national black theatre's redevelopment project campaign for a multipurpose performing arts and job-training center in harlem3$1.2 million
John & Amy Griffin Foundation
New York · 2024
General support1$550,000
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
To support capacity building for a leading black theater during a period of significant institutional change1$500,000
The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
Foundation two-year grant - general operating2$340,000
Surdna Foundation Inc
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
General support1$150,000
The SHS Foundation
New York · 2025
The arts1$150,000
The March Forth Foundation
New York · 2025
General operations and capital development support1$150,000
The Shubert Foundation Inc
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
General operating support for theatrical productions and activities1$70,000
The Scherman Foundation Inc
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
General operating support1$60,000
Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc
Maryland · 2024
57th Season1$25,000
The Granville Foundation
Massachusetts · 2025
General support1$20,000
Axe-Houghton Foundation
Connecticut · 2025
Soul Series Liberating Artistic Bravery (LAB) Residency Program & Public Presentation of The Festival In Da Back1$9,000
The Lucille Lortel Foundation Inc
New York · 2024
Unrestricted charitable purposes1$7,500
The Hyde and Watson Foundation
New Jersey · 2024
Purchase of equipment and furnishings.1$7,500
The Cowles Charitable Trust
New York · 2024 · accepts applications
The arts1$1,500
Amazonsmile Foundation
Washington · 2023
General support1$86

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds National Black Theatre Workshop?

The Ford Foundation, John & Amy Griffin Foundation, The Andrew W Mellon Foundation, The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc and Surdna Foundation Inc, and 11 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does National Black Theatre Workshop get from foundations?

$3.2 million in 19 reported grants from 16 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

The Ford Foundation, The Andrew W Mellon Foundation, The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc, Surdna Foundation Inc and The Shubert Foundation Inc say in their filings that they accept applications.

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