Our grantee partners are changemaking organizations in New York City and beyond, expanding equity and action through arts education and civic engagement.

A young girl plays the violin among other young musicians in the Youth Orchestra of St. Luke's

Orchestra of St. Luke's


GRANTEE SINCE 2001

“Our Education & Community programs strive to create community, strengthen collaborative and leadership skills, instill self-confidence, spark curiosity, and bring joy.”

 
A woman in a mask speaks at a rally

Center for Popular Democracy


GRANTEE SINCE 2022

“CPD strengthens our collective capacity to envision and win an innovative pro-worker, pro-immigrant, racial and economic justice agenda.”

 
A painting of a young woman and an older woman drawing flower sketches

Arts In Education Roundtable


GRANTEE SINCE 2022

“We are a service organization and community of teaching artists working to advance the state of arts education in NYC schools and communities.”

Artwork: Blossoming Bonds by Angelina L., Age 14, Manhattan

Our Impact

$44.8M+

total awarded in trust-based grants and creative partnerships since 1994.

548

organizations and projects funded in New York City and nationally since 1994.

$1.965M

total FY2025 funding representing investments in current grantees and six new partnerships.

 

Current Grantees

Our current grantees represent organizations doing powerful work in our core program areas as well as innovative funding partnerships and select organizations recommended by our board of directors.

 

Arts Education


Civic Engagement


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