The National Arts Program Foundation
The National Arts Program Foundation is a private foundation based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. It supports workplace art exhibitions that showcase the creativity of employees and their families, providing participating venues with resources such as funding, guidance, cash prizes, and an online gallery.
The National Arts Program Foundation at a glance
In short: The National Arts Program Foundation gave $118K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Pennsylvania. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $117,628
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,357
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,450
- Total assets
- $17,254,309
- +7.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (14% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The National Arts Program Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Organizations interested in hosting an exhibition can submit the program’s Join the Program form; eligible venues must have a minimum base of 3,500 employees.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 Church Street, Malvern, PA 19355
Phone: (610) 408-9600
Website: https://www.nationalartsprogram.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The National Arts Program Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aurora St Luke's Medical Ctr ($4K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($32,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
123 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 123 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its exhibition program as operating across the country. Its mission page says it supports more than 80 venues in 37 states. In 2025, the largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Pennsylvania (14%), Texas (8%), Virginia (8%), Florida (8%), and Maryland (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The National Arts Program Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $70K (2021) to $118K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $32,750 |
| Aurora St Luke's Medical Ctr Milwaukee, WI | Art Exhibition & Contest Awards | $4,450 |
| City of Cleveland Advisory Boards Cleveland, OH | Art Exhibition & Contest Awards | $4,450 |
| City of Lubbock Municipal Garden & Arts Center Lubbock, TX | Art Exhibition & Contest Awards | $4,450 |
| Community Renewal Team Inc Hartford, CT | Art Exhibition & Contest Awards | $4,450 |
| Delaware Division of the Arts Dover, DE | Art Exhibition & Contest Awards | $4,450 |
| Keeley Healing Arts Program Roanoke, VA | Art Exhibition & Contest Awards | $4,450 |
| Arts in Medicine Huntsville Hospital Health System Huntsville, AL | Art Exhibition & Contest Awards | $4,450 |
| Main Crafts Association West Gardiner, ME | Art Exhibition & Contest Awards | $4,450 |
| Maimonides Medical Center Brooklyn, NY | Art Exhibition & Contest Awards | $4,450 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,254,309 | $2,903,944 | $848,062 | $117,628 | 27 | $604,139 | $2,685,124 |
| 2024 | $16,049,972 | $635,135 | $782,669 | $117,273 | 25 | $515,944 | $376,568 |
| 2023 | $15,446,467 | $-2,335,775 | $748,194 | $108,600 | 33 | $513,183 | $227,897 |
| 2022 | $17,484,883 | $468,740 | $649,136 | $87,552 | 21 | $450,884 | $281,004 |
| 2021 | $19,376,295 | $720,298 | $549,171 | $69,959 | 17 | $343,358 | $547,956 |
| 2020 | $18,520,792 | $578,024 | $728,666 | $106,573 | 23 | — | $370,949 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to help organizations host art exhibitions that showcase employee and family creativity. Its website describes the program as open to participants regardless of age, background, skill level, or job title, with prizes, scholarships, and awards recognizing creative work.
The 2025 filing lists grants for “Art Exhibition & Contest Awards.” Among the supported organizations, an individual recipient says its mission is to advance educational equity through partnerships and learning experiences outside school. Philadelphia City Fund says it serves as fiscal sponsor for the City of Philadelphia and works through public-private partnerships. Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston describes its work as providing legal and business services, educational programs, and affordable arts spaces. Wayne Art Center says it provides fine arts instruction, exhibitions, and performances.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $117,628. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,500, with a median of $4,450. The listed grant purposes were art exhibition and contest awards.
Examples include a $4,450 grant to Philadelphia City Fund, $3,450 to Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston, and $1,200 to Wayne Art Center. The 2025 filing also lists awards to individual recipients; the foundation’s website says that, apart from awards and continuing art education scholarships associated with its program, it does not provide specific support to individual artists or other arts agencies, foundations, or programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathleen C. Jamieson as president and chairman, Jacqueline J. Szafara as executive director, Jill Mirkovic as treasurer, and Silas Mountsier III and Roy C. Carriker as board members.
The National Arts Program Foundation is led by Jacqueline J. Szafara, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jacqueline J. Szafara
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$66K (2020) → $71K (2025)
Kathleen C. Jamieson
President & Chairman
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $96K (2025)
Jill Mirkovic
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy C. Carriker
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Silas Mountsier III
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $96K, to Kathleen C Jamieson (President/Chairman). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The National Arts Program Foundation
How much does The National Arts Program Foundation give each year?
The National Arts Program Foundation gave $118K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $117K across 25 grants.
What is The National Arts Program Foundation's typical grant size?
The National Arts Program Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,450, and its average grant was $4,357, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The National Arts Program Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The National Arts Program Foundation give grants?
The National Arts Program Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (8%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The National Arts Program Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on The National Arts Program Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Art Exhibition & Contest Awards" (27 grants).
Who are The National Arts Program Foundation's largest grantees?
The National Arts Program Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Aurora St Luke's Medical Ctr ($4,450), City of Cleveland Advisory Boards ($4,450) and City of Lubbock Municipal Garden & Arts Center ($4,450), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($32,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The National Arts Program Foundation?
The National Arts Program Foundation reported $17.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What does The National Arts Program Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to help organizations host art exhibitions that showcase employee and family creativity. Its website describes the program as open to participants regardless of age, background, skill level, or job title, with prizes, scholarships, and awards recognizing creative work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The National Arts Program Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 National Arts Program Foundation's EIN?
The National Arts Program Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2272057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The National Arts Program Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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