Studio in a School Association Inc
Studio in a School Association Inc is a public charity based in New York, NY. Founded in 1977, it expands access to visual arts education and careers in the arts by partnering with practicing artists, schools, and cultural institutions. Its programs include visual arts instruction for students and paid internships and apprenticeships that provide arts-career experience.
Studio in a School Association Inc at a glance
In short: Studio in a School Association Inc gave $846K across 97 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $846,271
- +50.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 97
- +27.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,724
- +17.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,420
- Total assets
- $26,884,072
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Studio in a School Association Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 75 West End Avenue, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 765-5900
Website: https://studioinaschool.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Studio in a School Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Signature Theatre Company ($27K). Together the top 10 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 228 grants of 228 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Studio describes its programming as reaching New York City and five cities nationwide. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states; the largest state shares were New York (49%), Pennsylvania (9%), Ohio (8%), Massachusetts (7%), and Illinois (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 97 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Studio in a School Association Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $846K (2025). In 2025 it made 97 grants totaling $846K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Signature Theatre Company New York, NY | Arts Intern Program | $27,010 |
| Madison Square Park Conservancy New York, NY | Arts Intern Program | $25,430 |
| Ballet Hispanico New York, NY | Arts Intern Program | $23,000 |
| ICA Boston Boston, MA | Arts Intern Program | $19,260 |
| Museum of Chinese in America New York, NY | Arts Intern Program | $19,260 |
| The Juilliard School New York, NY | Arts Intern Program | $17,920 |
| Artists for Humanity Fresh Meadows, NY | Arts Intern Program | $17,760 |
| Newark Public Library Newark, NJ | Arts Intern Program | $17,760 |
| Theatre for a New Audience New York, NY | Arts Intern Program | $15,670 |
| Openhouse New York New York, NY | Arts Intern Program | $14,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 grant total covered 97 grants; the 2024 and 2023 totals covered 76 and 23 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,884,072 | $13,009,983 | $12,225,158 | $846,271 | 97 | $1,192,426 |
| 2024 | $24,987,374 | $11,953,388 | $11,418,832 | $563,305 | 76 | $1,240,186 |
| 2023 | $22,813,587 | $8,309,707 | $10,101,533 | $221,048 | 23 | $397,248 |
| 2022 | $22,912,697 | $9,343,625 | $8,408,257 | $107,330 | 13 | $120,452 |
| 2021 | $26,491,871 | $6,228,421 | $6,870,124 | $197,830 | 19 | $193,028 |
| 2020 | $22,907,698 | $6,769,552 | $7,118,232 | $53,717 | 6 | $993,201 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Studio’s mission is to expand access to visual arts education and professions in the arts through partnerships with practicing artists, schools, and cultural institutions. Its work includes customized visual arts residencies, long-term arts curricula in public schools, teen apprenticeships, and internships for high school and college students. The internship programs provide placements and mentorship in arts and cultural organizations; participant employment and training are program activities, not grants to outside applicants.
The 2025 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span theater, museums, public spaces, libraries, and youth development. For example, Signature Theatre says it celebrates playwrights and gives them an artistic home; the Museum of Chinese in America says it engages audiences in dialogue about American history; and Artists for Humanity says it uses mentorship and paid professional experiences to inspire teens. The listed grants identify their purpose as the Arts Intern Program.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Studio reported 97 grants totaling $846,271. Awards ranged from $5,040 to $27,010, with a median of $6,420.
The largest listed awards included $27,010 to Signature Theatre Company, $25,430 to Madison Square Park Conservancy, $23,000 to Ballet Hispánico, and $19,260 each to ICA Boston and the Museum of Chinese in America. Each was designated for the Arts Intern Program. Other listed recipients included The Juilliard School ($17,920), Artists for Humanity ($17,760), Newark Public Library ($17,760), Theatre for a New Audience ($15,670), OpenHouse New York ($14,750), Brooklyn Children’s Museum ($12,840), and EdVestors ($12,840).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Agnes Gund as founder; Hasna Muhammad Edd as chair; Kenneth Cooper as vice chair; Mary Mattingly as secretary; and Patricia Hewitt as treasurer. It also lists Thomas Cahill as president of Studio Institute and Amanda Taylor, Erika Faust, and Fred Wilson as directors. Dorothy Lichtenstein is listed as vice chair through July 2024.
Studio in a School Association Inc is led by Margo Amgott, Contracted Interim President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 35 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margo Amgott
Contracted Interim President
Interim Executive Director → Contracted Interim President, 2025
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$99K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Thomas Cahill
President- Studio Institute
President - Studio Institute → President- Studio Institute, 2025
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$298K (2020) → $349K (2025)
Dave Weiner
Contracted Interim President
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hasna Muhammad EdD
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Pierson
Director of Finance & Operations
Director of Finance → Director of Finance & Operations, 2025
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $180K (2025)
Lin Wang
Director of Human Resources
Director of Hr → Director of Human Resources, 2025
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$108K (2023) → $116K (2025)
Tricia Blanchard
Director of Development
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$145K (2023) → $168K (2025)
Julie Applebaum
Senior Director & Programs
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$153K (2025)
Karrie Krinzman
Senior Director of Long Term Programs
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
Amanda Taylor
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika Faust
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Wilson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isabella Hutchinson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Klein
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Cecere
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Milstein
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn McAuliffe
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phong Bui
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Neufeld
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Bechara
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jyotsna Bean
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tatia Mays-Russell
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Clarick
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Peck
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Joffe
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Rohrbach
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Thoyer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison Scott-Williams
Former President - Studio Nyc
Nyc President → President - Studio Nyc, 2024
President - Studio Nyc → Former President - Studio Nyc, 2025
On filings since 2020
$163K (2021) → $148K (2025)
Tashe Williams
Associate Director of Finance
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Agnes Gund
Founder
Founder & Director → Founder, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Lichtenstein
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Cooper
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Mattingly
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Hewitt
Treasurer
Interim Chair & Treasurer → Interim Chair, 2023
Interim Chair → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Vivian Pan (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Joyce Lawler (2020–2021) — Director of Development
- Former: Linda R. Safran (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Richard Glasebrook (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Greg Pierson (2021) — Director of Finance
- Former: Christine Offermann (2020) — Director of Finance
- Former: Hasna Muhammad Ed D (2020) — Director
- Former: Jon Fish (2020) — Interim Director of Finance
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $349K, to Thomas Cahill (President- Studio Institute). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Studio in a School Association Inc
How much does Studio in a School Association Inc give each year?
Studio in a School Association Inc gave $846K across 97 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $563K across 76 grants.
What is Studio in a School Association Inc's typical grant size?
Studio in a School Association Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,420, and its average grant was $8,724, across 97 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Studio in a School Association Inc give grants?
Studio in a School Association Inc's top state is New York, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (9%) and Ohio (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (22 grants), Philadelphia, PA (11 grants), Brooklyn, NY (10 grants) and Chicago, IL (10 grants).
Does Studio in a School Association Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 97 grants with a stated purpose on Studio in a School Association Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts Intern Program" (94 grants) and "Arts Intern Program & Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Studio in a School Association Inc's largest grantees?
Studio in a School Association Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Signature Theatre Company ($27,010), Madison Square Park Conservancy ($25,430) and Ballet Hispanico ($23,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Studio in a School Association Inc?
Studio in a School Association Inc reported $26.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.0M.
What does Studio in a School Association Inc fund?
Studio’s mission is to expand access to visual arts education and professions in the arts through partnerships with practicing artists, schools, and cultural institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Studio in a School Association Inc?
Studio in a School Association Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check studioinaschool.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Studio in a School Association Inc's EIN?
Studio in a School Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3003112. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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