Arison Arts Foundation
Arison Arts Foundation is a private foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to arts organizations, including performing arts, visual arts, and arts education organizations.
Arison Arts Foundation at a glance
In short: Arison Arts Foundation gave $38.8M across 130 grants in 2024 (avg $298K), mostly in Florida. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,751,540
- +30.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 130
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $298,089
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $381,157,410
- -6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (40 of 130, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arison Arts Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Two Alhambra Plaza 1040, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: (786) 270-3710
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arison Arts Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New World Symphony Inc ($10.2M). Together the top 10 received $30.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
456 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 258 grants of 456 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 40% to recipients in New York. Smaller shares went to Colorado (2%), Massachusetts (2%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 130 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arison Arts Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 40 of 130 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $52K; repeat grants $408K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $62K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 176% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22.5M (2021) to $38.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 130 grants totaling $38.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New World Symphony Inc Miami Beach, FL | General Support | $10,194,000 |
| National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Inc Miami, FL | General Support | $5,526,979 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Support | $4,800,000 |
| National Youngarts Foundation Supporting Organization Miami, FL | General Support | $2,590,939 |
| Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | General Support | $1,894,000 |
| PS1 Contemporary Art Center Inc Long Island City, NY | General Support | $1,822,118 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Inc New York, NY | General Support | $1,275,000 |
| Baryshnikov Arts Center Inc New York, NY | General Support | $1,025,000 |
| Miami City Ballet Inc Miami Beach, FL | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum Aspen, CO | General Support | $665,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $381,157,410 | $21,343,622 | $45,858,800 | $38,751,540 | 130 | $39,257,917 | $14,194,397 | $22,353,487 |
| 2023 | $406,877,897 | $15,345,445 | $38,635,187 | $29,671,974 | 109 | $29,969,305 | $7,128,103 | $21,597,666 |
| 2022 | $423,109,244 | $51,525,223 | $41,413,382 | $28,854,278 | 87 | $29,274,811 | $39,925,307 | $22,159,479 |
| 2021 | $423,071,215 | $88,937,143 | $39,310,534 | $22,475,881 | 70 | $22,947,910 | $73,177,048 | $24,428,915 |
| 2020 | $374,367,025 | $30,116,151 | $35,683,822 | $24,624,283 | 60 | — | $19,568,705 | $22,436,982 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arison Arts Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose own missions describe work in the arts. The National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts says it identifies exceptional young artists, amplifies their potential, and invests in their lifelong creative freedom. American Ballet Theatre describes its work as creating, presenting, preserving, and extending classical dance through performances and educational programming. The Museum of Modern Art says it fosters public awareness of modern and contemporary art, while MoMA PS1 describes itself as a contemporary art institute that displays experimental art.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 130 grants totaling $38,751,540. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,194,000, with a median of $30,000. The largest awards included $10,194,000 to New World Symphony, $5,526,979 to the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, $4,800,000 to Ballet Theatre Foundation, and $2,590,939 to the National YoungArts Foundation Supporting Organization. These grants were listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sarah Arison Co AFO LLC as president; John J O'Neil Co AFO LLC as AVP/assistant treasurer; Richard L Kohan Co AFO LLC as AVP/treasurer/secretary; and Wells Fargo Bank NA as trustee.
Arison Arts Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Arison CO AFO LLC
President
On filings since 2022
55 hrs/week
$98K (2024)
Wells Fargo Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$680K (2020) → $690K (2024)
John J O'Neil CO AFO LLC
Assistant Vice President & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard L Kohan CO AFO LLC
Assistant Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: John J. O'Neil (2020–2021) — Assistant Vice President & Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Richard L. Kohan (2020–2021) — Assistant Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Sarah Arison (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $690K, to Wells Fargo Bank NA (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Arison Arts Foundation
How much does Arison Arts Foundation give each year?
Arison Arts Foundation gave $38.8M across 130 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29.7M across 109 grants.
What is Arison Arts Foundation's typical grant size?
Arison Arts Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $298,089, across 130 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arison Arts Foundation that year got $52K on average.
Where does Arison Arts Foundation give grants?
Arison Arts Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (59 grants), Brooklyn, NY (14 grants), Miami, FL (11 grants) and Miami Beach, FL (4 grants).
Does Arison Arts Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arison Arts Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (130 of 130) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arison Arts Foundation's largest grantees?
Arison Arts Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New World Symphony Inc ($10,194,000), National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts Inc ($5,526,979) and Ballet Theatre Foundation Inc ($4,800,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arison Arts Foundation?
Arison Arts Foundation reported $381.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arison Arts Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose own missions describe work in the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arison Arts Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arison Arts Foundation's EIN?
Arison Arts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7450689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Arison Arts Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Arison Arts Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/arison-arts-foundation-morg_af57f17d33bf4191807e0f0693433bf8
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