Wyeth Foundation for American Art
The Wyeth Foundation for American Art is a private foundation dedicated to advancing excellence in American art and championing the art and legacy of the Wyeth family. The Foundation says it was formed as a Delaware nonprofit corporation in 2002 and is based in Wilmington, Delaware; its 2024 filing lists its location as Rockland, Delaware.
Wyeth Foundation for American Art at a glance
In short: Wyeth Foundation for American Art gave $2.8M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $96K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,776,913
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $95,756
- +8.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $315,603,885
- +3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (16 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (63% 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 Wyeth Foundation for American Art
- How to Apply
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The Foundation directs applicants to submit an online application. The filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants are asked to provide a project name and requested amount, along with a 5–8 page project description covering its history, rationale, ambitions, and significance; a checklist and reproductions or thumbnails of works are requested if applicable. Requests should further the study, appreciation, or recognition of excellence in historic American art. The Foundation does not support applications focused exclusively on art of the last three decades.
- Review Cycle
- The Foundation’s website says the Winter 2027 application cycle is scheduled to open by October 15, 2026, with a December 15, 2026 deadline. Its governance page says the board usually meets twice a year and lists June 15 and December 15 as submission deadlines for consideration at the summer and winter meetings, respectively.
- Deadline
- The Foundation’s website says the Winter 2027 application cycle is scheduled to open by October 15, 2026, with a…
- Next open deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Wyeth Foundation for American Art Grant - Organization)
- Contact
Application contact: Wyeth Foundation For American Art C
Mailing address: PO Box 414, Rockford, DE 19732
Phone: (302) 893-9450
Website: https://wyethfoundationforamericanart.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Wyeth Foundation for American Art
Wyeth Foundation for American Art Grant - Individual
Wyeth Foundation for American Art
Amount
US $5,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Wyeth Foundation for American Art Grant - Organization
Wyeth Foundation for American Art
Amount
US $5,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
December 15, 2026
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Who Wyeth Foundation for American Art funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art ($1.7M). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 144 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states and Washington, D.C. By grant dollars, Pennsylvania accounted for 63%, Washington, D.C. 10%, Maine 9%, New York 8%, and California 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wyeth Foundation for American Art open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 29 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $168K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 24% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 65% 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 $933K (2020) to $4.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $2.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art Chadds Ford, PA | Support for maintenance and exhibitions of art collection, and for capital improvements | $1,714,964 |
| Farnsworth Art Museum Rockland, ME | General Fund | $140,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC | Grant in support of the wyeth foundation predoctoral fellowship | $127,800 |
| Hahs- National Trust for Historic Preservation Washington, DC | Grant in support of the historic artists' homes and studios ("hahs") program | $100,000 |
| Colby College Waterville, ME | Support for Scholarly Program | $50,000 |
| Bates College Lewiston, ME | Grant in support of the marsden hartley legacy project: the complete paintings and works on paper | $50,000 |
| College Art Association New York, NY | Funding of Scholarly Publication Program | $46,995 |
| The Olana Partnership Hudson, NY | Funding of Art Exhibition | $40,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston Boston, MA | Grant in Support of the John Wilson Exhibition | $30,000 |
| International Print Center New York New York, NY | Funding of Art Exhibition | $25,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $315,603,885 | $9,135,345 | $3,990,076 | $2,776,913 | 29 | $2,776,913 | $4,303,390 | $4,254,765 |
| 2023 | $303,699,606 | $1,774,187 | $3,918,567 | $3,173,414 | 36 | $3,616,096 | $1,471,716 | $3,677,747 |
| 2022 | $75,387,440 | $80,504,715 | $3,357,611 | $1,011,269 | 25 | $2,772,288 | $4,174,330 | $2,579,753 |
| 2021 | $1,640,073 | $5,758,280 | $4,414,129 | $4,215,043 | 30 | $4,215,043 | — | $30,395 |
| 2020 | $295,922 | — | $1,032,778 | $933,008 | 24 | — | — | $38,187 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wyeth Foundation for American Art reported a distributable amount of $4.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to encourage the study, appreciation, and recognition of excellence in American art. Its stated priorities include pre- and post-graduate fellowships in American art, scholarly publications—especially first-time publications—conservation of important works, and innovative exhibitions and educational programs. It reviews proposals from nonprofit institutions for research, conservation, and exhibition programming.
Among 2024 grantees, the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art describes its work as preserving and presenting art and nature in the Brandywine region. The Smithsonian describes its mission as increasing and diffusing knowledge, while the Olana Partnership says it preserves and interprets Frederic Church’s artistic masterpiece.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 29 grants totaling $2,776,913. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $1,714,964, with a median of $25,000. Its website says grants typically range from $5,000 to $25,000 per project and may extend over two or three years.
The largest 2024 grant was $1,714,964 to the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art for maintenance and exhibitions of its art collection and capital improvements. Other grants included $140,000 to the Farnsworth Art Museum for its general fund; $127,800 to the Smithsonian Institution for the Wyeth Predoctoral Fellowship; and $100,000 to the National Trust for Historic Preservation for its Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios program. The Foundation also awarded $50,000 each to Colby College for a scholarly program and Bates College for the Marsden Hartley Legacy Project. Other recipients included the College Art Association ($46,995) for its scholarly publication program and the Olana Partnership ($40,000) for an art exhibition.
The Foundation’s website describes ongoing predoctoral fellowship support at the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the National Gallery of Art’s Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts, as well as a publication grant program administered by the College Art Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation’s website lists J. Robinson West as president and David A. Greene as vice president. It names William H. Lunger as secretary and treasurer, Laura S. West as executive director, and William L. Coleman as director and curator of the Andrew & Betsy Wyeth Study Center.
The 2024 filing lists J. Robinson West as trustee and president and William J. Martin as secretary and treasurer. Its listed trustees include Wanda M. Corn, Christopher B. Crosman, Gregory F. Fields, Kathleen A. Foster, Richard H. Powers, Timothy J. Standring, Joyce Hill Stoner, and James B. Wyeth.
Wyeth Foundation for American Art is led by J. Robinson West, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Robinson West
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher B. Crosman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory F. Fields
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James B. Wyeth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Hill Stoner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen A. Foster
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard H. Powers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Standring
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wanda M. Corn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Greene
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William J. Martin Esq.
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Wilmerding (2020–2021) — Trustee & Vice 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.
Frequently asked questions about Wyeth Foundation for American Art
How much does Wyeth Foundation for American Art give each year?
Wyeth Foundation for American Art gave $2.8M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 36 grants.
What is Wyeth Foundation for American Art's typical grant size?
Wyeth Foundation for American Art's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $95,756, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wyeth Foundation for American Art that year got $37K on average.
Where does Wyeth Foundation for American Art give grants?
Wyeth Foundation for American Art gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (10%) and Maine (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Wyeth Foundation for American Art give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Wyeth Foundation for American Art's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Funding of Art Exhibition" (3 grants).
Who are Wyeth Foundation for American Art's largest grantees?
Wyeth Foundation for American Art's largest 2024 grantees include Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art ($1,714,964), Farnsworth Art Museum ($140,000) and Smithsonian Institution ($127,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wyeth Foundation for American Art?
Wyeth Foundation for American Art reported $315.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.3M (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 Wyeth Foundation for American Art fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to encourage the study, appreciation, and recognition of excellence in American art. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wyeth Foundation for American Art?
The Foundation directs applicants to submit an online application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wyeth Foundation for American Art's EIN?
Wyeth Foundation for American Art's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1662503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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