Asian Arts Initiative

Philadelphia, PA ·EIN 23-2827657 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings

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$7.2M received 34 funders 92 grants · 2020–2025

Who funds Asian Arts Initiative?

Asian Arts Initiative is funded by 34 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($1.4M), New Venture Fund ($1.1M), The Ford Foundation ($1.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.2M in grants to Asian Arts Initiative between 2020–2025.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation$1,400,00032021–2023
New Venture Fund$1,149,00032022–2024
The Ford Foundation$1,103,00092020–2024
The University of the Arts$1,052,45082020–2023
The William Penn Foundation$800,44682020–2024
National Philanthropic Trust$700,00042021–2024
Independence Public Media of$275,00042021–2024
Pidc Local Development Corporation$100,00022021
John S and James L Knight Foundation$75,00012020
Stoneleign Foundation$70,00022023–2024
The Patricia Kind Family Foundation$60,00032022–2024
Samuel S Fels Fund$60,00042021–2024
Allied Media Projects Inc$45,00012023
The Allen Hilles Fund$26,56042021–2024
Gofundmeorg$25,00012023
The Alfred and Mary Douty Foundation$22,50022020–2022
Rosenlund Family Foundation Inv Mgr$20,00042022–2025
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program$20,00012024
National Performance Network Inc$16,00022022–2024
National Coalition for Asian Pacific$15,50022021–2022
Marin Community Foundation$15,00012024
The Barra Foundation Inc$15,00012020
NEO Philanthropy Inc$14,80012023
Sheila Fortune Foundation Inc$14,50022021–2022
The Philadelphia Cultural Fund Inc$12,39612020
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What grants has Asian Arts Initiative received?

Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2025Rosenlund Family Foundation Inv MgrYOUTH ARTS WORKSHOPS$5,000
2024New Venture FundARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES$219,000
2024National Philanthropic TrustRELIGION$200,000
2024The William Penn FoundationASIAN ARTS INITIATIVE - ARTS AND CULTURE HUBS FY2024, FY2025, FY2026$200,000
2024Independence Public Media ofTO PROVIDE ACCESS TO STATE-OF-THE-ART DIGITAL BROADCASTING TECHNOLOGY FOR COMMUNITY STORYTELLING.$50,000
2024The Ford FoundationCORE SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL AAPI COALITION$50,000
2024Stoneleign FoundationYouth Engagement$35,000
2024The Patricia Kind Family FoundationSUPPORT YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOP$20,000
2024Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE$20,000
2024Marin Community FoundationPROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT$15,000
2024National Performance Network IncArtist Engagement Fund$11,000
2024The Allen Hilles FundYOUTH ARTS WORKSHOP AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE YOUTH EDUCATION$7,000
2024Samuel S Fels FundGRANT OF RECOGNITION$5,000
2024Rosenlund Family Foundation Inv MgrYOUTH ARTS WORKSHOPS$5,000
2024Henrietta Tower Wurts MemorialYOUTH ARTS WORKSHOP$3,000
2024Khaw Family FoundationTO PROMOTE CROSS CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING$2,000
2024Henry Dolfinger 2 Trust UwGENERAL$1,000
2024Once Upon a Time FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT$1,000
2024The William Penn FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT$280
2023The Andrew W Mellon FoundationTO SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF AN ASIAN AMERICAN MUSIC INITIATIVE$900,000
2023National Philanthropic TrustCULTURE & ARTS$200,000
2023The William Penn FoundationASIAN ARTS INITIATIVE - ARTS AND CULTURE HUBS FY2024, FY2025, FY2026$200,000
2023The Ford FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT$100,000
2023The William Penn FoundationINVASIVE SPECIES, AN ARTS AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN INSTALLATION$100,000
2023Independence Public Media ofDIGITAL BROADCASTING STUDIO$75,000
2023The Ford FoundationCORE SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL AAPI COALITION$50,000
2023Allied Media Projects IncTO SUPPORT ASIAN ARTS INITIATIVES MUSIC FESTIVAL AND WRITING RESIDENCY.$45,000
2023Stoneleign FoundationYOUTH ENGAGEMENT GRANT$35,000
2023New Venture FundARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES$30,000
2023GofundmeorgSUPPORT AAPI COMMUNITY$25,000

Showing 30 most recent of 92 recorded grants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Asian Arts Initiative?

Asian Arts Initiative is funded by 34 grantmakers, led by The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($1.4M), New Venture Fund ($1.1M), The Ford Foundation ($1.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.2M in grants to Asian Arts Initiative between 2020–2025.

Who is Asian Arts Initiative's largest funder?

The Andrew W Mellon Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Asian Arts Initiative, with $1.4M across 3 grants (2021–2023).

How much grant funding has Asian Arts Initiative received?

IRS 990 filings record $7.2M in grants to Asian Arts Initiative across 92 grants from 34 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.

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