Dedalus Foundation Inc
Dedalus Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Founded by Robert Motherwell as the Motherwell Foundation in 1981 and renamed in 1991, it supports public understanding and appreciation of modern art and modernism through work connected to Motherwell and other artists.
Dedalus Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Dedalus Foundation Inc gave $391K across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $390,619
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- +14.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,311
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $62,987,325
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dedalus Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Katy Marie Rogers
Mailing address: 25 E 21St St 4Th Floor, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 220-4220
Website: https://dedalusfoundation.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 Dedalus Foundation Inc
Who Dedalus Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations ($60K). Together the top 10 received $193K.
Organizations only. It also paid 37 grants to individuals ($197,619), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 210 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to Illinois, 8% to California, 4% to Arizona, and 4% to Connecticut. The listed grants also include recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dedalus Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $297K (2020) to $526K (2022). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $391K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations New York, NY | 2024 grant to the New York public library astor, lenox and tilden foundations | $60,000 |
| 37 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $197,619 |
| New York University Institute of Fine Arts New York, NY | 2024 Fall Institutional Grant | $30,000 |
| The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts New York, NY | 2024 Fall Institutional Grant | $20,000 |
| The Brooklyn Rail Inc Brooklyn, NY | 2024 Fall Institutional Grant | $20,000 |
| The Paris Review Foundation Inc New York, NY | 2024 Spring Institutional Grant | $15,000 |
| Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Inc New York, NY | 2024 Fall Institutional Grant | $15,000 |
| The Fortune Society Long Island City, NY | 2024 Fall Institutional Grant | $15,000 |
| 1 the University of California Press Foundation Oakland, CA | 2024 Spring Institutional Grant | $9,000 |
| Bennington College Corporation Bennington, VT | 2024 Fall Grant | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,987,325 | $6,865,544 | $4,535,712 | $390,619 | 47 | $3,503,191 | $6,582,179 |
| 2023 | $61,882,589 | $5,914,062 | $4,598,439 | $350,837 | 41 | $3,694,687 | $1,509,429 |
| 2022 | $56,436,799 | $3,583,005 | $4,736,078 | $525,850 | 58 | $3,803,902 | $3,095,994 |
| 2021 | $64,302,329 | $4,598,199 | $3,776,944 | $347,540 | 30 | $2,880,322 | $4,350,742 |
| 2020 | $60,997,161 | $3,255,437 | $4,002,713 | $296,600 | 34 | — | $2,947,573 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to serve the public interest by endeavoring to foster, cultivate, develop, and support public understanding and appreciation of the principles of modern art expressed through the theories of modernism as expressed in the works and writings of Robert Motherwell and other artists.”
Its programs include fellowships and awards for individuals and support for institutions. The foundation describes its priorities as arts education, research and publications, archives and conservation, and exhibitions and other curatorial projects. Its website also lists the Motherwell Legacy among its five main program areas.
Examples of 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. The New York Public Library says its mission is to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen communities. The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts says it provides artists across disciplines with space, tools, and a cooperative forum for developing their practices. The Brooklyn Rail describes its work as including local reporting and in-depth coverage of contemporary visual art, alongside exhibitions and public programs. Other 2024 grantees included organizations whose stated missions include supporting young artists and writers, publishing literary and graphic arts, and using art-making to support system-impacted youth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $390,619. Grant amounts ranged from $800 to $60,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest reported grant was $60,000 to The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations. Other large grants included $30,000 to New York University Institute of Fine Arts and individual fellowships of $30,000 and $25,000. The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts and The Brooklyn Rail each received $20,000.
The filing lists the 2024 Senior Fellowship, MFA Fellowship, and institutional grants among grant purposes. The foundation’s website describes additional programs, including a Dissertation Fellowship for PhD candidates studying twentieth-century painting, sculpture, or allied arts; an Exhibition Catalogue Award; a High School Scholarship; and the Robert Motherwell Book Award and First Book Award. The website describes the Senior Fellowship as supporting critical and historical studies related to twentieth-century painting, sculpture, and allied arts. Its stated maximum is $30,000, and the application deadline listed for the 2026 cycle was September 15, 2026, which has passed.
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Katy Marie Rogers as the application contact, refers applicants to “Statement 14” for forms and materials, and gives no deadline or award restrictions. The materials in that statement are not provided here.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jack Flam as chairman, CEO, and president; Morgan Spangle as vice president and treasurer; John Elderfield as director and consultant; Katy Marie Rogers as vice president and secretary; Pamela Auchincloss as director; and Tim Clifford as director and secretary.
Dedalus Foundation Inc is led by Jack Flam, Chairman, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jack Flam
Chairman, CEO & President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$457K (2020) → $545K (2024)
John Elderfield
Director & Consultant
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Auchincloss
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Clifford
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katy Marie Rogers
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$298K (2020) → $372K (2024)
Morgan Spangle
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$355K (2020) → $423K (2024)
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 $545K, to Jack Flam (Chairman//CEO/President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dedalus Foundation Inc
How much does Dedalus Foundation Inc give each year?
Dedalus Foundation Inc gave $391K across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $351K across 41 grants.
What is Dedalus Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Dedalus Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $8,311, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dedalus Foundation Inc give grants?
Dedalus Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (19%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does Dedalus Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Dedalus Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2024 Fund for Past Fellow - Cycle 3" (8 grants), "2024 Fund for Past Fellow - Cycle 2" (8 grants) and "2024 High School Scholarship Winner" (7 grants).
Who are Dedalus Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Dedalus Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations ($60,000), New York University Institute of Fine Arts ($30,000) and The Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 37 grants to individuals ($197,619), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dedalus Foundation Inc?
Dedalus Foundation Inc reported $63.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6.9M.
What does Dedalus Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to serve the public interest by endeavoring to foster, cultivate, develop, and support public understanding and appreciation of the principles of modern art expressed through the theories of modernism as expressed in the works and writings of Robert Motherwell and other artists.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dedalus Foundation Inc?
Dedalus Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check dedalusfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Dedalus Foundation Inc's EIN?
Dedalus Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3091704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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