Asian Arts Initiative
Philadelphia, PA ·EIN 23-2827657 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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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.
Show all 34 funders
| Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial | $12,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Philadelphia Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Philanthropy Network Greater | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Culturetrust Greater Philadelphia | $9,900 | 1 | 2023 |
| Henry Dolfinger 2 Trust Uw | $8,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Ludwick Fdn | $7,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Khaw Family Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Once Upon a Time Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Lindback Cr & Mf Foundation Tw Main | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
What grants has Asian Arts Initiative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rosenlund Family Foundation Inv Mgr | YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOPS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | New Venture Fund | ARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES | $219,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $200,000 |
| 2024 | The William Penn Foundation | ASIAN ARTS INITIATIVE - ARTS AND CULTURE HUBS FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Independence Public Media of | TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO STATE-OF-THE-ART DIGITAL BROADCASTING TECHNOLOGY FOR COMMUNITY STORYTELLING. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | CORE SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL AAPI COALITION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Stoneleign Foundation | Youth Engagement | $35,000 |
| 2024 | The Patricia Kind Family Foundation | SUPPORT YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOP | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | National Performance Network Inc | Artist Engagement Fund | $11,000 |
| 2024 | The Allen Hilles Fund | YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOP AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE YOUTH EDUCATION | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Samuel S Fels Fund | GRANT OF RECOGNITION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Rosenlund Family Foundation Inv Mgr | YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOPS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial | YOUTH ARTS WORKSHOP | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Khaw Family Foundation | TO PROMOTE CROSS CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Henry Dolfinger 2 Trust Uw | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Once Upon a Time Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The William Penn Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $280 |
| 2023 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF AN ASIAN AMERICAN MUSIC INITIATIVE | $900,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $200,000 |
| 2023 | The William Penn Foundation | ASIAN ARTS INITIATIVE - ARTS AND CULTURE HUBS FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 | $200,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The William Penn Foundation | INVASIVE SPECIES, AN ARTS AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN INSTALLATION | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Independence Public Media of | DIGITAL BROADCASTING STUDIO | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The Ford Foundation | CORE SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL AAPI COALITION | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Allied Media Projects Inc | TO SUPPORT ASIAN ARTS INITIATIVES MUSIC FESTIVAL AND WRITING RESIDENCY. | $45,000 |
| 2023 | Stoneleign Foundation | YOUTH ENGAGEMENT GRANT | $35,000 |
| 2023 | New Venture Fund | ARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Gofundmeorg | SUPPORT 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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