The Josef and Anni Albers
The Josef and Anni Albers is a private foundation based in Bethany, Connecticut. It works to perpetuate Anni and Josef Albers’s vision through exhibitions, publications, education, and outreach, alongside conservation, research, and artist residencies.
The Josef and Anni Albers at a glance
In short: The Josef and Anni Albers gave $2.8M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $149K), mostly in Connecticut. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,833,439
- +26.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -26.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $149,128
- +72.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $27,232,290
- -14.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Josef and Anni Albers
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 88 Beacon Road, Bethany, CT 06524-3074
Phone: (203) 393-4089
Website: https://albersfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Josef and Anni Albers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of Le Korsa Inc ($2.6M). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 113 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 5% to recipients in New York. A further 2% was recorded under an unspecified state designation; Massachusetts and Washington, DC, each accounted for 0%. The Foundation also operates residency programs in Ireland and Senegal.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Josef and Anni Albers open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $199K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2021) to $15.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Le Korsa Inc Bethany, CT | General Donation | $2,606,549 |
| Publicolor New York, NY | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| The Classical Theatre of Harlem New York, NY | General Donation | $50,000 |
| The Glucksman | General Donationgeneralgeneral Donation | $50,000 |
| Loomis Chaffee School Windsor, CT | General donation for $40,000; glass art supplies for $5,000; glass art teacher for $5,000general donationgeneal donationgeneral donation | $27,500 |
| Bellevue Literary Press New York, NY | General Donation | $21,670 |
| Connecticut Public Broadcasting Hartford, CT | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Emerge 125 New York, NY | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Outward Bound USA Lagrangeville, NY | General Donation | $5,000 |
| Wshusacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | General Donation | $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 | $27,232,290 | $5,722,591 | $9,703,344 | $2,833,439 | 19 | $9,227,501 | $1,797,172 |
| 2023 | $31,867,581 | $8,999,465 | $8,900,974 | $2,245,805 | 26 | $8,822,504 | $270,649 |
| 2022 | $29,028,149 | $7,811,355 | $22,041,551 | $15,796,589 | 23 | $19,001,104 | $271,337 |
| 2021 | $32,115,057 | $7,525,828 | $8,173,594 | $1,716,986 | 21 | $7,978,352 | $710,683 |
| 2020 | $31,803,422 | $11,788,569 | $8,185,096 | $2,396,681 | 24 | — | $112,020 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation states that it perpetuates the vision of Anni and Josef Albers through exhibitions, publications, education, and outreach consistent with their personal values. Its activities include conserving and preserving art and archival materials; supporting scholarly research; preparing exhibitions and lending artworks to exhibitions; and teaching the Alberses’ approaches to making art.
The Foundation also provides residencies that give artists time and space to work outside their usual environments. Residencies are free, generally without a stipend, and are designed primarily for individual visual artists, though writers, musicians, dancers, duos, and small collectives may also be considered.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 19 grants totaling $2,833,439. Grants ranged from $10 to $2,606,549, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant, $2,606,549, went to American Friends of Le Korsa, whose mission is to bring medical care, improved sanitary conditions and learning opportunities, and cultural enrichment to rural communities in Senegal.
Other notable 2024 grants included $50,000 each to Publicolor and The Classical Theatre of Harlem, and $21,670 to Bellevue Literary Press. Publicolor describes its work as supporting students facing significant life challenges through youth development programs aimed at academic and career success. Bellevue Literary Press says it publishes literary fiction and nonfiction at the intersection of the arts and sciences. The Classical Theatre of Harlem describes itself as a not-for-profit professional theatre company.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nicholas Weber as executive director; Charlotte Fox Weber as director and president; Rupert Taylor as director and treasurer; and Fabrice Hergott as director and secretary.
The Josef and Anni Albers is led by Nicholas Weber, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicholas Weber
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$413K (2020) → $486K (2024)
Charlotte Fox Weber
Director & President
Director & Secretary → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fabrice Hergott
Director & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rupert Taylor
Director & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles Kingsley Esq. (2020–2023) — Director & President
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 $486K, to Nicholas Weber (Exec Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Josef and Anni Albers
How much does The Josef and Anni Albers give each year?
The Josef and Anni Albers gave $2.8M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 26 grants.
What is The Josef and Anni Albers's typical grant size?
The Josef and Anni Albers's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $149,128, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Josef and Anni Albers that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Josef and Anni Albers give grants?
The Josef and Anni Albers gives mostly in Connecticut: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants).
Does The Josef and Anni Albers give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of The Josef and Anni Albers's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Josef and Anni Albers's largest grantees?
The Josef and Anni Albers's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of Le Korsa Inc ($2,606,549), Publicolor ($50,000) and The Classical Theatre of Harlem ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Josef and Anni Albers?
The Josef and Anni Albers reported $27.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What does The Josef and Anni Albers fund?
The Foundation states that it perpetuates the vision of Anni and Josef Albers through exhibitions, publications, education, and outreach consistent with their personal values. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Josef and Anni Albers?
The Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Josef and Anni Albers's EIN?
The Josef and Anni Albers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7104223. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Josef and Anni Albers accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Josef and Anni Albers funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-josef-and-anni-albers-morg_0eabda1691d64848ad3f588fbb0ad7dc
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