Merce Cunningham Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $412K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.7M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$26K
-56.7% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-42.2% YoY
About Merce Cunningham Trust
Based on IRS filings
Merce Cunningham Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $412K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,702,483 | $8,358,109 | $10,804,644 |
| Revenue | $510,043 | $277,355 | $676,956 |
| Expenses | $1,067,366 | $1,017,567 | $893,072 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $748,491 | $715,780 | $532,750 |
| Net Investment Income | $411,718 | $135,470 | $541,428 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Arielle Francois ($10,000), Black and White Project Space Inc ($8,000), Nyah Malone ($8,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARIELLE FRANCOIS KISSIMMEE, FL | SUPPORT FOR YOUNG BIPOC DANCE ARTISTS NAVIGATING THE TRANSITION FROM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO PROFESSIONAL DANCE CAREERS. | $10,000 |
| BLACK AND WHITE PROJECT SPACE INC SOUTHAMPTON, NY | TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS RELATED TO PERFORMANCES OF MERCE CUNNINGHAM REPERTORY AT ROCKAWAY BEACH | $8,000 |
| NYAH MALONE BROOKLYN, NY | SUPPORT FOR YOUNG BIPOC DANCE ARTISTS NAVIGATING THE TRANSITION FROM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO PROFESSIONAL DANCE CAREERS. | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT SWINSTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALLAN SPERLING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY SEROY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RASHAUN MITCHELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURA KUHN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SHAYLA-VIE JENKINS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURENCE GETFORD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GEORGIANA PICKETT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA LENT | TRUSTEE AND DIRECTOR OF LICENSING | 40 | $113,644 |
| KENNETH TABACHNICK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $185,698 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merce Cunningham Trust?
Merce Cunningham Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $8.7M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Merce Cunningham Trust?
As of 2023, Merce Cunningham Trust holds $8.7M in total assets with $510K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $26K in 2023.
Where does Merce Cunningham Trust operate?
Merce Cunningham Trust has awarded grants in Florida, New York, Oregon.
What size grants does Merce Cunningham Trust award?
In 2023, Merce Cunningham Trust awarded 3 grants totaling $26K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Merce Cunningham Trust's EIN?
Merce Cunningham Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6186903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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