The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and
The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It made 11 grants totaling $18,308 in 2024, with donations to organizations including arts, cultural, and preservation-related grantees.
The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and at a glance
In short: The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and gave $18K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,308
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,664
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $974,351
- -17.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (73% 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 Newburgh Institute for the Arts and
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 111 West 110Th Street Apt 6A, New York, NY 10026
Phone: (973) 808-8801
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Metropolitan Musem of Art ($5K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 27% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $625 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 182% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 35% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
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 $7K (2021) to $76K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Musem of Art New York, NY | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Crossings Harold Meltzer Record Philadelphia, PA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Untermyer Gardens Conservancy Yonkrs, NY | Donation | $1,500 |
| The Vienna Philharmonic Society New York, NY | Donation | $1,500 |
| Complexions Foundation New York, NY | Donation | $1,500 |
| Thornwillow Institute Newburgh, NY | Donation | $1,100 |
| Preservation League of New York Sta Albany, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Pines Foundation Sayville, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Composers Now New York, NY | Donation | $400 |
| Eama New York, NY | Donation | $250 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $974,351 | $-156,830 | $49,412 | $18,308 | 11 | $18,808 | $13,674 | $54,197 |
| 2023 | $1,179,158 | $-100,619 | $55,094 | $15,205 | 9 | $20,969 | $9,926 | $57,759 |
| 2022 | $1,334,774 | $131,476 | $142,946 | $75,720 | 14 | $112,130 | $115,603 | $91,523 |
| 2021 | $1,346,447 | $941,249 | $36,725 | $6,500 | 8 | $11,600 | $919,832 | $23,220 |
| 2020 | $442,168 | $-68,876 | $62,622 | $32,000 | 5 | — | — | $24,132 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own stated missions cover dance, music, composers, craftsmanship, gardens, and environmental preservation. For example, Complexions Foundation says it works to enhance dance by supporting dance organizations, while Composers Now says it empowers living composers and celebrates their contributions to society’s cultural fabric. Thornwillow Institute says it promotes and perpetuates craftsmanship; these are the grantees’ descriptions of their missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $18,308. Grants ranged from $58 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,100.
Notable 2024 grants included $5,000 each to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and The Crossings Harold Meltzer Record in Philadelphia; $1,500 each to Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, The Vienna Philharmonic Society, and Complexions Foundation; and $1,100 to Thornwillow Institute in Newburgh. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “Donation.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brandon Fradd as president.
The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and is led by Brandon Fradd, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brandon Fradd
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and
How much does The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and give each year?
The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and gave $18K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 9 grants.
What is The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and's typical grant size?
The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $1,664, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and give grants?
The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (11 grants).
Who are The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and's largest grantees?
The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and's largest 2024 grantees include Metropolitan Musem of Art ($5,000), The Crossings Harold Meltzer Record ($5,000) and Untermyer Gardens Conservancy ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and?
The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and reported $974K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own stated missions cover dance, music, composers, craftsmanship, gardens, and environmental preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and?
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 Newburgh Institute for the Arts and's EIN?
The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3817054. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Newburgh Institute for the Arts and 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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