Performing Arts Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1964, it operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting performing arts and related charitable causes. The foundation maintains no employees and operates with a small administrative footprint.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.0M
-3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$173K
-16.0% YoY
Grant Count
98
-9.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-7.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus includes education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking, with particular emphasis on historic buildings preservation and historic preservation grants. The foundation primarily supports organizations in the performing arts sector and related cultural endeavors.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is limited to preselected charitable organizations, operating on an invite-only basis.
Grant Range
$1,000
Average Grant
award: $2,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, and Massachusetts, which account for approximately 85% of all grants. The foundation has supported 157 unique organizations across these regions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of August 2023):
- Total assets: $4,127,414
- Total revenues: $4,230
- Total expenses: $297,838
- Investment income and dividends: $105,271
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: -$94,699
Giving Rate: Approximately 3.7% of assets annually
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,990,944 | $4,127,414 | $4,424,186 |
| Revenue | $141,481 | $4,230 | $471,367 |
| Expenses | $277,951 | $297,838 | $312,369 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $215,291 | $241,302 | $247,642 |
| Net Investment Income | $89,437 | $48,735 | $431,726 |
| Distributable Amount | $237,326 | $225,918 | $274,807 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The principal officer listed is Spitz & Greenstein Cpss. The foundation is governed by five officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL ROTTENBERG | PRESIDENT/CH | — | — |
| BARBARA R ROTTENBERG | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| LISA R YELLIN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JULIE L ROTTENBERG | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SHARON TRULOCK | SECRETARY | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation's most recent tax filing is from August 2023. In that fiscal year, the foundation distributed grants to 60 organizations, with total giving of $165,612. The foundation continues to operate as an active grantmaking entity focused on performing arts support in its primary geographic regions.
2026 Pabst Steinmetz Foundation Grant Winners \u2014 Pabst Steinmetz FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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