Artistic Freedom Initiative Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$3.2M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
25
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Artistic Freedom Initiative Inc?
Artistic Freedom Initiative Inc is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($1.7M), The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity ($718K), Foundation to Promote Open Society ($354K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Artistic Freedom Initiative Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $1,700,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity | $718,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Foundation to Promote Open Society | $354,120 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Darby Foundation | $230,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Andy Warhol Foundation | $100,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The D J McManus Foundation Inc | $30,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Robert Rauschenberg Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Ryan Memorial Foundation | $16,666 | 1 | 2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Ford Foundation | $1,500 | 2 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2022) to $1.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $285K.
What grants has Artistic Freedom Initiative Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity | CHARITABLE | $175,000 |
| 2025 | The Darby Foundation | PROTECTION OF ARTISTS FROM POLITICAL PERSECUTION | $90,000 |
| 2025 | Robert Rauschenberg Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500,000 |
| 2024 | The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity | CHARITABLE | $203,000 |
| 2024 | The Darby Foundation | PROTECTION OF ARTISTS FROM POLITICAL PERSECUTION | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The D J McManus Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $7,500 |
| 2023 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $700,000 |
| 2023 | Foundation to Promote Open Society | TO SUPPORT LEGAL, RELOCATION, AND RESETTLEMENT SERVICES FOR ARTISTS AT RISK | $354,120 |
| 2023 | The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity | CHARITABLE | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The Andy Warhol Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT (OVER 2 YEARS) | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Darby Foundation | PROTECTION OF ARTISTS FROM POLITICAL PERSECUTION | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Ryan Memorial Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $16,666 |
| 2023 | The D J McManus Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Andy Warhol Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT (OVER 2 YEARS) | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Darby Foundation | PROTECTION OF ARTISTS FROM POLITICAL PERSECUTION | $30,000 |
| 2022 | The D J McManus Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE AFGHAN ARTISTS PROTECTION PROJECT | $500,000 |
| 2021 | The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity | CHARITABLE | $65,000 |
| 2021 | The Darby Foundation | PROTECTION OF ARTISTS FROM POLITICAL PERSECUTION | $25,000 |
| 2020 | The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity | CHARITABLE | $125,000 |
| 2020 | The Darby Foundation | PROTECTION OF ARTISTS FROM POLITICAL PERSECUTION | $25,000 |
| 2020 | The Ford Foundation | Matching Gift | $750 |
| 2020 | The Ford Foundation | Matching Gift | $750 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Artistic Freedom Initiative Inc?
Artistic Freedom Initiative Inc is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($1.7M), The SDK Foundation for Human Dignity ($718K), Foundation to Promote Open Society ($354K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Artistic Freedom Initiative Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is Artistic Freedom Initiative Inc's largest funder?
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Artistic Freedom Initiative Inc, with $1.7M across 3 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Artistic Freedom Initiative Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to Artistic Freedom Initiative Inc across 25 grants from 10 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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