Teiger Foundation is a private independent foundation based in New York City that supports contemporary visual art with a primary focus on curators. The foundation honors the vision of its founder, David Teiger (1929–2014), a management consultant and art collector who established the foundation in 2008 to support ambitious curatorial projects.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$151.1M
+8.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
-71.5% YoY
Grant Count
48
-40.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
-51.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Teiger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Teiger Foundation supports contemporary visual art with a primary focus on curators. The foundation champions curators as thinkers and leaders who play multiple and changing roles in their organizations and communities.
The foundation supports:
- Group exhibitions
- Single-artist surveys
- Participatory and community-engaged art projects
- Digital exhibitions
- Live and virtual performance in the context of visual arts
- As-yet-unknown curatorial forms involving contemporary visual art and artists
The foundation values fresh ideas and formats, knowledge exchange and collaboration, and resource sharing. It encourages responses to urgent conditions and new approaches to working with artists, institutions, and communities. The foundation supports both the development and realization of new projects as well as the deepening and extending of the value of existing ones.
Teiger Foundation positions its work in support of racial justice and against white supremacy, in support of free expression, and towards an equitable transition from fossil fuels amidst the climate crisis.
Grantmaking
Projects must be affiliated with established 501(c)(3) art or cultural institutions in the US and US territories. The foundation does not fund projects by individual artists, academic programs, endowments, capital campaigns, or projects that do not involve contemporary art.
Review Cycle
four times per year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Teiger Foundation funds US-based, curator-led initiatives in contemporary visual art, including projects in US territories.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $140 million
- Revenue: $1.43 million
- Expenses: $9.39 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
Tax Status: The foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since February 2009 (EIN: 26-3533921).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $151,134,397 | $139,532,495 | $137,269,191 |
| Revenue | $1,299,045 | $1,432,040 | $2,904,861 |
| Expenses | $4,155,448 | $9,386,598 | $11,309,681 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,538,901 | $8,714,738 | $10,523,976 |
| Net Investment Income | $469,378 | $309,880 | $2,238,600 |
| Distributable Amount | $6,704,110 | $6,270,232 | $7,085,161 |
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
143 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Teiger Foundation
Teiger Foundation Climate Action Focus Grant
TEIGER FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Teiger Foundation Single Project Grant
TEIGER FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $150,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Teiger Foundation: Curatorial Research and Development Grant
TEIGER FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Intesa Sanpaolo Spa ($500,000), The Studio Museum in Harlem ($500,000), Independent Curators International ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NAME PUBLICATIONS MIAMI, FL | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| ART PRACTICE LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| ART RESOURCES TRANSFER NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| BETA-LOCAL SAN JUAN, PR | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CAST NORTH FORK SOUTHOLD, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| CENTER FOR CURATORIAL LEADERSHIP NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| CHAPEL & YORK US FOUNDATION INC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO CHISENHALE GALLERY (CHAPEL & YORK ACTING AS FISCAL SPONSOR) | $30,900 |
| CORITA ART CENTER LOS ANGELES, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| DES MOINES PRIDE CENTER DES MOINES, IA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Larissa Harris serves as Executive Director of Teiger Foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN SILBERMAN SEE STMT 13 | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOEL WACHS | TREASURER & SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| GARY GARRELS TERM ENDED 632024 | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATI LOVAAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| YASMIL RAYMOND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARISSA R HARRIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $269,620 |
| ZOE WHITLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, Teiger Foundation awarded $7 million in grants to 85 curators at organizations across the United States and territories through its annual call for proposals. Grants were awarded in four categories: Single project, Three years of programming, Research and Development, and Hosting.
Teiger Foundation gives grants totalling $7m to 85 curatorsThe foundation is the main donor of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia.
Contact Information
Address: 195 Chrystie Street, Suite 809G New York, NY 10002
Phone: 646-559-5013
Email: info@teigerfoundation.org
Website: teigerfoundation.org
Social Media: @teigerfoundation (Instagram)
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Teiger Foundation fund?
Teiger Foundation supports contemporary visual art with a primary focus on curators. The foundation champions curators as thinkers and leaders who play multiple and changing roles in their organizations and communities. The foundation supports: • Group exhibitions • Single-artist surveys • Participatory and community-engaged art projects • Digital exhibitions • Live and virtual performance in the context of visual arts • As-yet-unknown curatorial forms involving contemporary visual art and arti…
How do I apply for a grant from Teiger Foundation?
**Grant Categories and Amounts:** • **Single Projects**: Grants of up to $150,000 for single projects led by curators at organizations of all sizes • **Three Years of Programming**: Grants of up to $150,000 for three years of programming at organizations with an annual budget less than $3.5 million • **Hosting Grants**: Grants of up to $75,000 for hosting exhibitions or projects that originated elsewhere • **Curatorial Research and Development**: Grants of up to $50,000 for curatorial research …
Where does Teiger Foundation make grants?
Teiger Foundation funds US-based, curator-led initiatives in contemporary visual art, including projects in US territories.
What size grants does Teiger Foundation award?
In 2024, Teiger Foundation awarded 48 grants totaling $2.2M — an average of about $45K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Teiger Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Teiger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Teiger Foundation's EIN?
Teiger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3533921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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