Yip Harburg Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
US $500 - US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Quarterly
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Applications are reviewed quarterly, so interested parties should ensure their projects align with the foundation's mission.”
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Note to theater programs only: In the spirit of Yip's musical legacy, we only support theater programs if they are musicals that provide a socially responsible message.
- If your theater program does not fit these criteria, please do not apply.
Overview
The Yip Harburg Foundation Grant supports projects that promote economic and social justice through grants and scholarships. This foundation honors the legacy of E.Y. "Yip" Harburg by funding theater programs that convey socially responsible messages. Grants range from $500 to $5,000 and are available to registered 501c3 organizations. Applications are reviewed quarterly, so interested parties should ensure their projects align with the foundation's mission.
NOTE: Grants are reviewed quarterly. Meetings occur December, March, June and September.
The Yip Harburg Foundation funds projects to promote economic and social justice through grants and scholarships.
Funding
The foundation provides grants between $500 and $5,000 to registered 501c3 programs.
Eligibility
Note to theater programs only: In the spirit of Yip's musical legacy, we only support theater programs if they are musicals that provide a socially responsible message. If your theater program does not fit these criteria, please do not apply.
What The Yip Harburg Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 21
- Total given
- $93K
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Range
- $1,000–$20K
- By dollars: New York 24%, Washington 22%, Missouri 13%. Top recipient cities: Kansas City, MO; New York, NY; Olympia, WA.
- 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Thurston Santo Tomas Sister County Assn · Olympia, WA
General & Unrestricted
$20K
Justice by Objectives · Murray, UT
General & Unrestricted
$6,000
Black Arts MKE Inc · Milwaukee, WI
General & Unrestricted
$5,000
Civil Justice Inc · Baltimore, MD
General & Unrestricted
$5,000
Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph · Brentwood, NY
General & Unrestricted
$5,000
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Theater
- Performing arts
- Social justice
- Economic services
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