Funding Amount

US $500 - US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Yip Harburg Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Yip Harburg Foundation Inc
Amount: US $500 - US $5,000
Last Updated: November 28, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

NOTE: Grants are reviewed quarterly. Meetings occur December, March, June and September. Yip Harburg Foundation Grant Mission Statement The Yip Harburg Foundation funds projects to promote economic and social justice through grants and scholarships. The YHF preserves and enhances E.Y. (“Yip”) Harburg’s legacy of socially conscious songs and musical plays. Funding The foundation provides grants between $500 and $5,000 to registered 501c3 programs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitstheaterperforming-artssocial-justiceeconomic-services

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