Art Bridges Inc
Art Bridges Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. It supports museum partnerships that expand access to American art through art sharing, traveling exhibitions, collection loans, and related community-engagement programming.
Art Bridges Inc at a glance
In short: Art Bridges Inc gave $15.2M across 188 grants in 2025 (avg $81K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,165,023
- Grants made (2025)
- 188
- Average grant
- $80,665
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $961,192,960
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Art Bridges Inc
- 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. Its website lists eligibility criteria that include being based in the United States or its territories, having nonprofit status or an equivalent, being regularly open to the public, and having the capacity to display and care for fine art. It also says annual attendance is typically 25,000 or more, while museums of all sizes are encouraged to apply for Learning & Engagement funding.
- Contact
Mailing address: 209 West 2Nd Street 370, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (479) 464-1570
Website: https://artbridgesfoundation.org/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Art Bridges Inc
Who Art Bridges Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art ($8.7M across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $11.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($68,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 190 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Art Bridges says it partners with museums across the United States and its territories. Its website reports that its projects have reached 49 states. In filing year 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Arkansas (58%), New York (6%), Pennsylvania (4%), Connecticut (4%), and Ohio (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 188 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Art Bridges Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2019) to $278.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 188 grants totaling $15.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Bentonville, AR | To support the purchase price and related costs for grantee's acquisition of a sculpture | $8,100,000 |
| Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Bentonville, AR | To support evaluation activities to better understand audiences, measure program impact, and inform responsive, visitor-based decision-making. | $566,155 |
| Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Hartford, CT | To Support Art Sharing and Community Engagement Programs | $346,744 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | To Support Art Sharing and Community Engagement Programs | $342,283 |
| Albany Institute of History & Art Albany, NY | Support for Exhibition Hosting Costs | $245,587 |
| Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Memphis, TN | To Support Art Sharing and Community Engagement Programs | $234,986 |
| Amon Carter Musuem of American Art Fort Worth, TX | To Support Art Sharing and Community Engagement Programs | $232,097 |
| Asheville Art Museum Association Inc Asheville, NC | To Support Art Sharing and Community Engagement Programs | $200,000 |
| Museum Associates Los Angeles, CA | To Support Art Sharing and Community Engagement Programs | $168,178 |
| African American Cultural Center Pittsburg, PA | To support exhibition hosting costs and to support programs that create transformative experiences connecting with diverse communities, engaging audiences in new ways, and highlighting interdisciplinary connections. | $138,656 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $961,192,960 | $114,835,971 | $53,137,920 | $15,165,023 | 188 | $49,616,738 | $107,704,790 | $55,839,690 |
| 2024 | $904,984,612 | $52,331,808 | $42,432,928 | — | — | $35,229,898 | $45,928,970 | — |
| 2023 | $867,875,805 | $28,013,693 | $396,908,610 | $278,696,414 | 2 | $389,799,785 | $21,942,763 | — |
| 2022 | $1,219,021,765 | $41,054,354 | $46,223,654 | — | — | $38,665,326 | $35,175,847 | — |
| 2021 | $1,284,104,757 | $126,038,958 | $22,819,280 | — | — | — | $122,922,938 | — |
| 2020 | $1,182,381,847 | $357,485,765 | $32,786,992 | — | — | — | $21,112,500 | — |
| 2019 | $856,186,306 | $816,550,090 | $150,463,406 | $1,059,000 | 1 | — | $6,548,840 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Art Bridges Inc reported a distributable amount of $55.8M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Art Bridges’ mission is to deliver access to meaningful experiences with art for personal and community wellbeing. Its work includes helping museums share artworks and exhibitions, including works from the Art Bridges Collection, and supporting programming intended to engage audiences and connect with communities.
The foundation says it partners with museums and cultural organizations of different sizes. Its 2025 support included the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, whose mission is to advance knowledge and inspire people to experience and appreciate art and culture; the Asheville Art Museum Association, which says it engages, enlightens, and inspires through American art; and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, which describes its work as arts, storytelling, learning, and exchange around the African American experience and the African diaspora.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Art Bridges reported 188 grants totaling $15,165,023. Grant amounts ranged from $1,178 to $8,100,000, with a median of $15,000. Its largest reported award was $8,100,000 to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art for the purchase price and related costs of a sculpture. Other notable awards included $566,155 to Crystal Bridges for evaluation activities; $346,744 to the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art for art sharing and community engagement; $342,283 to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for the same purpose; and $245,587 to the Albany Institute of History & Art for exhibition-hosting costs.
Art Bridges describes its support as tied to specific projects, rather than general grants. Its website says an organization first needs approval for a collection loan, traveling exhibition, or other project; an approved museum partner is then invited to apply for funding and work with the foundation’s program and awards teams. For Learning & Engagement support, eligible partners include museums with current or upcoming Art Bridges Collection placements, Partner Loan Network groupings, traveling exhibitions, or participation in the Cohort Program. The process includes discussions with the foundation, a draft application and budget, and a final application package for review.
The website identifies direct project expenses it may support, such as exhibition travel and installation costs and, for Learning & Engagement projects, items such as honoraria, materials, transportation, virtual components, and translation. It says it does not support staff time, overhead, or print publications; Learning & Engagement support also excludes staff salaries, certain publications and written materials, fundraiser or member-event costs, and existing marketing initiatives. It generally does not fund 100% of Learning & Engagement programming costs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Art Bridges’ website identifies Alice Walton as its founder and says she leads the board. The website lists Anne Kraybill as Chief Executive Officer.
Art Bridges Inc is led by Anne Kraybill, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2024; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne Kraybill
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$300K (2025)
Alice L. Walton
Director & President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles M. Diker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darren Walker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn D. Lowry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Dietrich
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Govan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rod Bigelow
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pauline Willis Forlenza
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
August Martin
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Philip Sigsworth (2022–2024) — Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
- Former: Richard Hosley (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Walter Harris (2022–2024) — Vice President & Operations
- Former: Ian Mogavero (2023–2024) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Michael Shapiro (2023–2024) — Interim Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Paul Provost (2020–2023) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Pauline Willis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Eric Haskel (2022–2023) — Vice President & Strategy
- Former: Buddy D Philpot (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Richard D Chapman (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Robert A Smith (2019–2022) — Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Tracy Crude (2020–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $300K, to Anne Kraybill (Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Art Bridges Inc
How much does Art Bridges Inc give each year?
Art Bridges Inc gave $15.2M across 188 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Art Bridges Inc's typical grant size?
Art Bridges Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $80,665, across 188 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Art Bridges Inc give grants?
Art Bridges Inc gives mostly in Arkansas: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (5 grants), Philadelphia, PA (4 grants), Mobile, AL (4 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Art Bridges Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 188 grants with a stated purpose on Art Bridges Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Art Sharing and Community Engagement Programs" (15 grants), "To Support Fellows and Internship Programs" (14 grants) and "Support for Exhibition Hosting Costs" (13 grants).
Who are Art Bridges Inc's largest grantees?
Art Bridges Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art ($8,735,676 across 3 grants), Philadelphia Museum of Art ($389,900 across 2 grants) and Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art ($362,419 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($68,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Art Bridges Inc?
Art Bridges Inc reported $961.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Art Bridges Inc fund?
Art Bridges’ mission is to deliver access to meaningful experiences with art for personal and community wellbeing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Art Bridges Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Art Bridges Inc's EIN?
Art Bridges Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0842855. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Art Bridges Inc 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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