American Shakespeare Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$393K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
29
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds American Shakespeare Center?
American Shakespeare Center is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Shubert Foundation Inc ($130K), National Philanthropic Trust ($85K), The Joseph and Robert Cornell ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $393K in grants to American Shakespeare Center between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | $130,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $85,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Joseph and Robert Cornell | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $32,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Proteus Foundation | $30,000 | 2 | 2020–2025 |
| The Ambrose Monell Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Patterson Troike Foundation Inc | $21,835 | 1 | 2020 |
| Theater League Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Robert Haywood Morrison Fdn | $4,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| John E Fetzer Institute Inc | $2,400 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Caplin Foundation | $2,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| GE Aerospace Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Copaken Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2023) to $139K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $60K.
What grants has American Shakespeare Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Proteus Foundation | SUPPORT THEATRE | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Theater League Inc | " " | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Joseph and Robert Cornell | GRANT IS FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $9,000 |
| 2023 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $8,000 |
| 2023 | John E Fetzer Institute Inc | MATCHING GRANT | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Robert Haywood Morrison Fdn | GENERAL USE. | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| 2022 | Robert Haywood Morrison Fdn | GENERAL USE. | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Caplin Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| 2022 | GE Aerospace Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $500 |
| 2021 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $7,000 |
| 2021 | The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Robert Haywood Morrison Fdn | GENERAL USE. | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Caplin Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| 2021 | Copaken Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| 2021 | John E Fetzer Institute Inc | MATCHING GRANT | $200 |
| 2020 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $85,000 |
| 2020 | The Ambrose Monell Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Patterson Troike Foundation Inc | FURTHERANCE OF EXEMPT PURPOSES | $21,835 |
| 2020 | Proteus Foundation | SUPPORT THEATRES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Caplin Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Robert Haywood Morrison Fdn | GENERAL USE. | $1,000 |
| 2020 | John E Fetzer Institute Inc | MATCHING GRANT | $200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Shakespeare Center?
American Shakespeare Center is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Shubert Foundation Inc ($130K), National Philanthropic Trust ($85K), The Joseph and Robert Cornell ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $393K in grants to American Shakespeare Center between 2020–2025.
Who is American Shakespeare Center's largest funder?
The Shubert Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of American Shakespeare Center, with $130K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has American Shakespeare Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $393K in grants to American Shakespeare Center across 29 grants from 14 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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