Artist Communities Alliance
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2024
Total received
$5.2M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
43
Years covered
2018–2024
Who funds Artist Communities Alliance?
Artist Communities Alliance is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($3.1M), The McKnight Foundation ($1.3M), Mertz Gilmore Foundation ($230K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.2M in grants to Artist Communities Alliance between 2018–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $3,150,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| The McKnight Foundation | $1,308,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Mertz Gilmore Foundation | $230,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| 3ARTS Inc | $130,200 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | $115,100 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Mount Tremper Arts Inc | $100,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Andy Warhol Foundation | $60,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated | $48,100 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc | $22,152 | 1 | 2022 |
| M K Reichert Sternlicht Foundation | $19,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Robert Rauschenberg Foundation | $16,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| The Todd and Betiana Simon Foundation | $15,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The David Rockefeller Fund Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Ford Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2018 |
| Arches Foundation | $2,000 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| The Roundhouse Foundation | $706 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Walentas Foundation Ltd | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Schoenheimer Foundation | $300 | 1 | 2023 |
| Carolee Schneemann Foundation Inc | $300 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2018) to $2.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $381K.
What grants has Artist Communities Alliance received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The McKnight Foundation | for a residency consortium fellowship program for McKnight Artist Fellows | $344,000 |
| 2024 | 3ARTS Inc | 3Arts Fellowships RESIDENCIES | $32,000 |
| 2024 | M K Reichert Sternlicht Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT DEVELOPING AN ARTIST-NOMINATED FUND, CONVENINGS AND PROGRAMMING, RESEARCH EFFORTS, AND INCREASING STAFF TO GROW CAPACITY | $1,400,000 |
| 2023 | The McKnight Foundation | For a residency consortium fellowship program for McKnight Artist Fellows | $244,000 |
| 2023 | Mertz Gilmore Foundation | MERTZ GILMORE/HOWARD GILMAN ARTIST RESIDENCIES CONSORTIUM | $100,000 |
| 2023 | 3ARTS Inc | Residency Fellowship | $22,400 |
| 2023 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | ARTS AND CULTURE | $19,900 |
| 2023 | Walentas Foundation Ltd | COMMUNITY / CIVIC | $500 |
| 2023 | Schoenheimer Foundation | TO SUPPORT VARIOUS ACTIVITIES | $300 |
| 2022 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT DEVELOPING AN ARTIST-NOMINATED FUND, CONVENINGS AND PROGRAMMING, RESEARCH EFFORTS, AND INCREASING STAFF TO GROW CAPACITY | $1,600,000 |
| 2022 | The McKnight Foundation | For designing and implementing a residency consortium fellowship program for McKnight Artist Fellows | $240,000 |
| 2022 | Mertz Gilmore Foundation | ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM | $130,000 |
| 2022 | Mount Tremper Arts Inc | Legacy Fund | $100,000 |
| 2022 | 3ARTS Inc | Residency Fellowships | $33,500 |
| 2022 | The Howard Gilman Foundation Inc | FOUNDATION GRANT - REGRANTING | $22,152 |
| 2022 | M K Reichert Sternlicht Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Todd and Betiana Simon Foundation | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO POWER THE FIELD OF ARTIST RESIDENCIES | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Roundhouse Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAMS | $500 |
| 2022 | Arches Foundation | ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. | $500 |
| 2021 | The McKnight Foundation | for designing and implementing a residency consortium fellowship program for McKnight Artist Fellows | $240,000 |
| 2021 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT A NEW MODEL DESIGNED TO ADDRESS INJUSTICES IN RESIDENCY SPACES THROUGH A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE FRAMEWORK | $150,000 |
| 2021 | 3ARTS Inc | Residency Fellowships | $34,300 |
| 2021 | M K Reichert Sternlicht Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Todd and Betiana Simon Foundation | PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS COMMUNITIES | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Arches Foundation | ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PRESERVING NATURAL RESOURCES, PROMOTING ARTS, EDUCATION AND CIVIL RIGHTS. | $500 |
| 2021 | Carolee Schneemann Foundation Inc | MEMBERSHIP FOR CSF IN THE EMERGING RESIDENCY PROGRAM | $300 |
| 2021 | The Roundhouse Foundation | ALLIANCE OF ARTISTS COMMUNITIES GENERAL SUPPORT | $206 |
| 2020 | The McKnight Foundation | For designing and implementing a residency consortium fellowship program for McKnight Artist Fellows | $240,000 |
| 2020 | The Rhode Island Community Foundation | ARTISTS RELIEF FUND | $92,700 |
Showing 30 most recent of 43 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Artist Communities Alliance?
Artist Communities Alliance is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($3.1M), The McKnight Foundation ($1.3M), Mertz Gilmore Foundation ($230K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.2M in grants to Artist Communities Alliance between 2018–2024.
Who is Artist Communities Alliance's largest funder?
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Artist Communities Alliance, with $3.1M across 3 grants (2021–2023).
How much grant funding has Artist Communities Alliance received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.2M in grants to Artist Communities Alliance across 43 grants from 19 funders between 2018–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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