The Mudra Foundation Art for Cause
This organization was formed to enable the performing arts to aid charitable causes. It serves as a conduit between artistes and charitble bodies with the sole purpose of using the artistic medium of dance and music to empower charitable organizations by helping them achieve their unique goals. Our motto: the highest objective of any art is to make the world a better place for all.
The Mudra Foundation Art for Cause at a glance
In short: The Mudra Foundation Art for Cause gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,100
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,100
- +117.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,100
- Total assets
- $36,870
- -42.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Mudra Foundation Art for Cause funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sibs Place Inc ($16K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2022) to $17K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sibs Place Inc Rockville Center, NY | — | $16,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,870 | $665 | $33,625 | $16,100 | 1 |
| 2024 | $64,230 | — | $20,959 | $14,825 | 2 |
| 2023 | $84,689 | $22,690 | $15,532 | $9,320 | 1 |
| 2022 | $77,531 | $20,000 | $4,568 | $2,532 | Total only |
| 2021 | $62,099 | $23,155 | $25,939 | $17,150 | 2 |
| 2020 | $64,883 | $24,000 | $6,597 | $4,100 | Total only |
| 2019 | $47,480 | $27,713 | $16,455 | $7,282 | 1 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Mudra Foundation Art for Cause
Based on IRS filings
The Mudra Foundation Art for Cause is a public charity, based in Muttontown, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $37K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mudra Foundation Art for Cause's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arti Datta
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rajiv Datta
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Mudra Foundation Art for Cause
How much does The Mudra Foundation Art for Cause give each year?
The Mudra Foundation Art for Cause gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $15K across 2 grants.
How large is The Mudra Foundation Art for Cause?
The Mudra Foundation Art for Cause reported $37K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $665.
Where does The Mudra Foundation Art for Cause operate?
The Mudra Foundation Art for Cause has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Mudra Foundation Art for Cause's EIN?
The Mudra Foundation Art for Cause's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0537389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
Live grants for the work The Mudra Foundation Art for Cause funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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