Wyeth Foundation for American Art
The Wyeth Foundation for American Art is a private independent foundation established as a Delaware non-profit corporation in 2002. Founded through the foresight and generosity of Andrew N. Wyeth and Betsy James Wyeth, the Foundation is based in Wilmington, Delaware, and received tax-exempt status in January 2003. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation dedicated to supporting American art through strategic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$315.6M
+3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
-12.5% YoY
Grant Count
29
-19.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$96K
+8.6% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The primary mission of the Wyeth Foundation for American Art is to encourage the study, appreciation, and recognition of excellence in American art. The Foundation supports selected programs of scholarship, research, conservation, and exhibitions with institutions and other non-profit organizations.
The Foundation provides financial support to encourage the study, appreciation, and recognition of excellence in all aspects of historic American art. The Foundation does not support grant applications exclusively focused on art of the last three decades.
Grantmaking
The Foundation supports programs in the following areas:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of fiscal year ending December 2024:
- Total Assets: $316 million
- Annual Revenue: $9.14 million
- Annual Expenses: $3.99 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $315,603,885 | $303,699,606 | $75,387,440 |
| Revenue | $9,135,345 | $1,774,187 | $80,504,715 |
| Expenses | $3,990,076 | $3,918,567 | $3,357,611 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,776,913 | $3,616,096 | $2,772,288 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,303,390 | $1,471,716 | $4,174,330 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,254,765 | $3,677,747 | $2,579,753 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
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
Rolling / Open
Wyeth Foundation for American Art Grant - Organization
WYETH FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN ART
Amount
US $5,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art ($1,714,964), Farnsworth Art Museum ($140,000), Smithsonian Institution ($127,800).
| 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 |
| COLBY COLLEGE WATERVILLE, ME | SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARLY PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| COLLEGE ART ASSOCIATION NEW YORK, NY | FUNDING OF SCHOLARLY PUBLICATION PROGRAM | $46,995 |
| FARNSWORTH ART MUSEUM ROCKLAND, ME | GENERAL FUND | $140,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL PRINT CENTER NEW YORK NEW YORK, NY | FUNDING OF ART EXHIBITION | $25,000 |
| ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUMBOSTON BOSTON, MA | SUPPORT FOR ART EXHIBITION | $25,000 |
| SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUM OF MODERN ART SAN FRANCISCO, CA | FUNDING OF ART EXHIBITION | $25,000 |
| SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM WASHINGTON, DC | FUNDING OF PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM AND SCHOLARLY CONFERENCE | $25,000 |
| THE ASPEN INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT FOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| THE OLANA PARTNERSHIP HUDSON, NY | FUNDING OF ART EXHIBITION | $40,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Laura West serves as Executive Director of the Foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J ROBINSON WEST | TRUSTEE & PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM J MARTIN ESQ | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 25 | — |
| GREGORY F FIELDS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WANDA M CORN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER B CROSMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN A FOSTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICHARD H POWERS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TIMOTHY J STANDRING | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOYCE HILL STONER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES B WYETH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID A GREENE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Wyeth Foundation for American Art
Attention: Laura West, Executive Director
P.O. Box 155
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wyeth Foundation for American Art fund?
The primary mission of the Wyeth Foundation for American Art is to encourage the study, appreciation, and recognition of excellence in American art. The Foundation supports selected programs of scholarship, research, conservation, and exhibitions with institutions and other non-profit organizations. The Foundation provides financial support to encourage the study, appreciation, and recognition of excellence in all aspects of historic American art. The Foundation does not support grant applicati…
How do I apply for a grant from Wyeth Foundation for American Art?
The Foundation supports programs in the following areas: • Scholarship • Research • Conservation • Exhibitions Grant recipients are institutions and other non-profit organizations. The Foundation has funded educational outreach programs and publication grants related to American art scholarship and study.
What size grants does Wyeth Foundation for American Art award?
In 2024, Wyeth Foundation for American Art awarded 29 grants totaling $2.8M — an average of about $96K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Wyeth Foundation for American Art required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wyeth Foundation for American Art reported a distributable amount of $4.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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